Teens

Monthly Spotlight

Each month we have new videos, activities and teen stories to engage, enlighten and inform.

Your Next Great Read!

Kick off the school year with some six awesome new book suggestions from our Teen Services staff members!

Activity:
Let our librarians help
Our My Next Read team will create a book list just for you. Fill out the form to share your interests, hit submit and we’ll email your list within 2-3 days. Then you can reserve the items you want and pick them up at your favorite location!
Learn More →

Book Recs 4 Teens By Teens
We asked our teens to recommend their favorite books to you — here’s what they suggest!
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Get Ready: SAT & ACT

Tips to Prepare for the SAT & ACT

Check out these tips from author Brian Stewart on how to prepare for the new SAT and ACT!

Frequently Asked Questions:
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Book Talk

Teen Book Recommendation

The latest volumes of the series featured in our “Start a New Series!” list.

Get updates on teen programs, events and book suggestions sent to your inbox.
Must be age 18 or older to receive emails from us.

Created by Teens

Teens Create!

Share a written, photo, or video review of your favorite books to add them to the book recommendation lists!

Teens, we want to hear from you!​

Every month, answer questions to help us better understand your interests. We’ll also give you a space to voice your opinions and talk about the world today.

Teens Create Open Studio
Fall Schedule starting Aug. 18

Drop in and make something! Explore your creativity, craft unique projects, create music, and connect with friends. For ages 12-17.

Programs at all locations are paused while we prepare for Summer Reading Challenge, which kicks off May 31.

Check back soon for our summer schedule.

Driving Park Branch

1422 E. Livingston Ave.

Monday-Friday
3:30-6 p.m.

Gahanna Branch

310 Granville St.

Monday-Friday
3-6 p.m.

Hilltop Branch

511 S. Hague Ave.

Monday-Thursday
3-6 p.m.

Karl Road Branch

5590 Karl Rd.

Monday-Friday
3:30-6 p.m.

Main Library

96 S. Grant Ave.

Monday-Thursday
3-7 p.m.

Friday
3-6 p.m.

Martin Luther King Branch

1467 E. Long St.

Monday-Thursday
3-7 p.m.

Reynoldsburg Branch

1402 Brice Rd.

Monday-Thursday
4-7 p.m.

Whetstone Branch

3909 N. High St.

Tuesday-Friday
3:30-6 p.m.

Whitehall Branch

4445 E. Broad St.

Monday-Thursday
3-6 p.m.

Many thanks to Battelle for their support of Teens Create Open Studio.

#well-connected

Stay well and stay connected! Our staff share ideas and inspiration.

How did you make a difference?

Great Reads for Teens

School Help

ACT/SAT Study Sessions

School Help

Middle-schoolers and high-schoolers: stop in after school to get free help with schoolwork and join in fun, skill-building activities.

Choose your location on our School Help page for hours offered.

BrainFuse HelpNow

HelpNow provides 24-hour access to study tools and test preparation for students.

Online Tutors are available from Monday‑Friday, 2‑11 p.m.

Check out our tools to help you with schoolwork.

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