Teens

Bored after school? Need a study break? No worries, we've got fun activities in our Teen Space that are just right for your busy schedule. Stop by for 5 or 50 minutes, whatever works for you. Learn something new, meet a new friend, or just relieve some stress.

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Happy National Shark Awareness Day!

July 14, 2019 | stoloffh

Pets/Animals

Did you know that sharks predate dinosaurs? Sharks date back to 420 million years ago and dinosaurs date back to 230 million years ago! While people are often afraid of sharks, they're very important members of our ecosystem. Learn more about sharks and celebrate their very important, and often misunderstood, role in ocean environments.

Do sharks glow in the dark? : ...and other shark-tastic questions by Mary Kay Carson

Sharks in danger by 1967- Paul Mason

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Exploring Pluto and Beyond

July 13, 2019 | taramscott

The NASA New Horizons probe was launched January 19, 2006. After several years, it reached Pluto and spent the summer of 2015 studying the dwarf planet at a distance closer than any spacecraft before. The probe traveled closest to Pluto on July 14, 2015 and continued on to study more of the Kuiper Belt. Learn more about the far reaches of our solar system with these resources.

Pluto and beyond [videodisc]

How I killed Pluto and why it had it coming by 1965- Mike Brown

Also available in: e-book | e-audiobook

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Oh Canada!

July 1, 2019 | SuzyQ

Canada Day celebrates the 1867 enactment of the Constitution Act which united the three colonies of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and the Province of Canada (Ontario and Quebec) into a single country. In honor of our northern neighbor read about some of her most illustrious native sons and daughters, past and present. For information on the history of Canada you can check here. For more noteworthy Canadians check here.

Looking for Anne of Green Gables : the story of L. M. Montgomery and her literary classic by Irene Gammel

A dual portrait of the irrepressible orphan Anne of Green Gables and her creator covers such topics as the death of Montgomery's mother, her life on Prince Edward Island, and the inspiration for the "e" at the end of Anne's name..

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Wizards Unite at the Library!

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Calling all Wizards!

Stop in to the library to connect with other players, share tips and tricks, ask questions, and find friends! Help us scour the Library and Heritage Park (weather permitting) to uphold the Statute of Secrecy and send people and items back to their place and time in the magical world.

All ages welcome (Muggles, too!), no registration required.

*A Harry Potter: Wizards Unite account and compatible mobile device is required to play. You may use our WiFi to connect to the game in the library.*

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Teen Fantasy With Strong Female Leads

June 20, 2019 | Brad B.

Teens

Interested in fierce female protagonists? Enjoy fantasy books like Throne of Glass and Red Queen? Then, try one of these. Plus, all of these are either stand alone books or series that are completed, so you don't have to wait forever for a conclusion.

Graceling by Kristin Cashore

An enchantment of ravens by Margaret Rogerson

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Crafts! Crafts! Crafts!

June 20, 2019 | stoloffh

Learn a new craft this summer! Whether you want to learn a new skill or explore miscellaneous craft projects, the library has the resources you need to craft all summer long! Check out our newest craft resource, Creativebug, for how-to and inspiration for your next project.