Teens

Teen Programs

Collection
for Teens

Library of THINGS

Digital
Library

Spaces

Your Space. Your Library.

The library is for you! Whether you are here to hang out, dive into your next read, explore new skills, research for school, or get involved. Explore programs and resources designed for teens.

Upcoming Teen Events

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Teen Programs

Join us for fun and engaging programs year-round:

Teen Subscription Box

Sign up for a Teen Seasons of Reading subscription box!

Teen Programs

Kawartha Youth Writers' Guild

Share your work, receive feedback, and sharpen your storytelling skills.

Teen Programs

Games and Social Activities

Bring your friends or make new ones, where it is all about fun, laughs, and a little friendly competition!

Event Calendar

Teen Artists

Calling all teen artists! Our youngest library visitors love to colour, and we need your help to make it even more fun. Create your own colouring pages, hand-drawn or digital and share them with us! You can submit your designs using the form below or drop them off at any library branch.

Submit a Colouring Page

Teen Reads Club

Do you want to earn volunteer hours for reading? Review books for the library and you will receive 1 volunteer hour per review! All reviews are posted on the library's catalogue and are shared through the Library's social media accounts.

Join the Club Send in a Review

Teen Collection a Glance

Audiobook
Collection

French Language Books

Graphic Novels

Magazines for Teens

Movies
and DVD's

Music

New to the Collection

All Teen
Collection

New & Recommended Books:

Discover more new titles in our collection.

Knocking on Windows

by Jeannine Atkins

Pumpkin Spice & Everything Nice

By Katie Cicatelli-Kuc

The Music of Bees

by Eileen Garvin

The Twilight Garden

by Sara Nisha Adams

We Were Liars

by E. Lockhart

Picks for teens from our Library of THINGS

Teens can borrow fun too! From tech to sports equipment and adventure passes, our Library of Things has plenty to spark play and learning.

Soap Carving Kit

Get creative with our Soap Carving Kit, just add a bar of soap!

Borrow

Snowshoes

Borrow a pair of snowshoes from our active living collection!

Active Living

Tech and Electronics

Borrow equipment and devices for your technology needs.

Tech and Electronics

Active Living for Kids

Borrow adventure kits, soccer balls, life jackets, and more to keep kids active and having fun.

Active Living

Community Passes

Free family passes to local cultural, educational and recreational facilities in and around the City of Kawartha Lakes.

Community Passes

Disc Golf Kit

Grab a disc golf set and challenge your friends to a round, free to borrow with your library card!

Active Living

Digital Library

Digital tools for teens available anytime:

Freegal Music stream music for free with your library card.
G1.ca prepare for the written portion of your G1 driving exam.
Learning databases to support homework and discovery.
and More!

Teen Digital Library

Teen Spaces

Looking for a place to hang out, study, or read?

Group Study Spaces – Work on homework, projects, or study with friends.
Public Computers – Access the internet or complete school assignments.
Reading Spaces – Find a quiet corner to enjoy your next great read.
Board Games – Challenge your friends to a game or discover a new favourite in our dedicated board game area in Bobcaygeon branch.

Feedback and Suggestions

We welcome feedback and suggestions for new titles to enhance our offerings.

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