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Images of three book covers: We Set the Dark on Fire, New Kid, and Frankly in Love. Also images of a mug of hot cocoa, three teenagers on a sled, and two boys giving each other a high five.

Dark purple background with image of tilted bookshelf containing a variety of books.

Image is of a young Latina woman laying on the floor reading comic books. Other text reads Anime + Manga, Animanga Club for grades 6-12. Click to register.

Text: L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library Young Adult Advisory Board. Would you like to: improve teen services @ the library; voice your opinions and ideas; give back to your community; meet other teens. Join Young Adult Advisory Board! Click to fill out an application today! Grades 6-12. Images: (1) three teens smiling; (2) one teen smiling with an adult.

New Reads

Teen Events

Teen Winter Reading Program

January 2 – February 29, 2020
For grades 6-12
Reading + activities = prizes!
Pick up BINGO cards in the Teen Lounge anytime during the program. Once you get BINGO, turn your card in to the Youth Services desk to spin the Prize Wheel.
The last day for submission is February 29, 2020.
Submit up to 1 card per week.

Animanga Club

Sundays, February 9, March 8, and April 5 | 1:00 p.m. | Chippewa Room
For grades 6-12
Do you love Anime and manga? Join us monthly to talk about favorite Anime and manga, attempt crafts and games, and watch Anime.
Registration and parent permission slip required.
Register here!

Teen Litwits

Tuesdays, February 11, March 10, and April 14 | 6:30 p.m. | Red Cedar Room
For grades 6-12
Talk about books you love (or hate) with other teens. Registration requested; sign up at the Youth Services desk. Snacks served.
Register here!
Copies of the book are available for check out at the Youth Services desk.

ACT Prep Workshop

Sunday, February 2 | 1:30-4:30 p.m. | Eau Claire Room
Stuck on the ACT? Ruth Harris, Director of the Northwest Reading Clinic, will present a free workshop for students to develop specific strategies for each section of the ACT. Students will learn how to analyze directions, how to pace yourself, and when and what to “guess.”
Please bring a pencil and notebook.
Light refreshments will be served.
Required registration starts January 12.
Register here

Conquering the Common App: Strategies for Writing Your College Essay

Sunday, February 16 | 1:30-2:30 p.m. | Eau Claire Room
The Common App essay prompts can seem overwhelming, but they don’t have to be. In this workshop, we will discuss strategies for tackling the essay prompts and techniques which improve your writing skills.
Required registration starts January 27.
Register here