Teens

Ages 12-18

The teen space is the perfect place for teens in grades 6-12 to read, study or just hang out with friends. It offers comfy seating, computers, board games and thousands of books to choose from, plus a variety of programs that target all kinds of interests.

Events

Next:

• Blind Date with a Book
  Dec 20 at 5:30pm

  Looking for a new read? Come to our book “speed dating” program! The first twenty minutes, you’ll “get to know” each book, and the last hour you’ll be able to read the book you’ve chosen. Each book will come with book-ish trinkets that you will be able to take home with your chosen book. Snacks and pizza and will be provided. Bring your own blanket! Free and open to all GHS students grades 9-12. Registration is required.

Coming soon:

• Jan 8 Thu
  Light Up Knitwear
  3:30pm- 4:30pm
• Jan 14 Wed
  Binglow
  6:30pm- 7:30pm
• Jan 18 Sun
  Exam Cram for Adams Middle School
  9:00am- 1:00pm
• Jan 20 Tue
  Exam Cram Winter ’26
  8:00pm- 10:00pm

Teen Collections

Popular Collections

Graphic Novels

Video Games

SAT and ACT prep

Downloads and Streaming

Overdrive / Libby

Hoopla

Kanopy

New in YA

Teen Programs & Resources

The Teen Library offers a variety of programs, services and resources for life, school and beyond:

Programs:

• Summer Reading Program
• College Prep programs including ACT/SAT Practice Exams
• Craft Programs
• Cooking Programs
• Games and Competitions

See all teen programs and events

Resources

The library offers access to several Connecticut State Library databases for homework help, as well as a curated list of helpful websites for college prep.

Browse resources for teens

Teen Volunteers

The Guilford Free Library is always excited to have volunteers. Many teens have community service requirements to fulfill for a variety of reasons, and the library is a great place to donate some of your time to reach those goals. If you are interested in volunteering at the library please register for one of our monthly Teen Volunteer Orientations. For more information or questions, please contact the library at 203-453-8282 or teenlibrarian@guilfordfreelibrary.org.

Possible Teen Volunteer Tasks

Decorate the bulletin board in the Young Adult area
Prep materials for future programs
Shelve books
Help run programs

Open to students in grades 7-12.
No meeting, just doing.