Teens

GRADES 6-12

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. Besides the space, the library offers a variety of programs that target all kinds of interests.

Teen & Tween Events

Next:

• Great Pottery Throw Down: Library Edition
  May 27 at 3:30pm

  Try your hand at pottery! Pinch those pots! Make those vases! Compete for the title of ultimate sculptor extraordinaire and prizes! Similar to the British tv show, contestants will compete to complete a pottery challenge. At the end of the program, projects will be judged on overall functionality and appearance. Prizes will go to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. Free and open to all in grades 5-12. Registration is required.

Coming soon:

• May 28 Wed
  Dungeons & Dragons Ages 13-16
  4:00pm- 6:00pm
• May 29 Thu
  Author Q&A + book signing with Jasmine Warga ~ Presented by the Lana Ferguson Literary Festival
  4:15pm- 4:45pm
• May 29 Thu
  Writing Workshop with Author Jasmine Warga ~ Presented by the Lana Ferguson Literary Festival
  4:45pm- 5:45pm
• May 31 Sat
  Practice SAT Exam 5/31
  9:00am- 12:00pm

Teen Collections

Popular Collections

Graphic Novels

Video Games

SAT and ACT prep

Downloads and Streaming

Overdrive / Libby

Hoopla

Kanopy

New YA Books

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.