Located on the 2nd floor of the library, APL’s teen collection offers teens ages 12-18 a variety of borrowing options such as YA books, manga, and graphic novels.
Our Teen Space is a free area dedicated to teens of our community to hang out, work on homework, or play games. The Teen Space offers wobble stools, yoga ball chairs, a LEGO table, whiteboard tables, computers, and a large screen Smart TV.
Teen programming is offered throughout each month with arts & crafts, anime and manga club, comic making and more! Take a look at our calendar for more details.
Upcoming Events
Teen Diamond Art
Stop by the Teen Space to make your own diamond art accessory! Beginner and experienced diamond artists are welcome. Supplies are limited, so registration is required.
Thinking in the Box: Let's Make Comics!
This event is a workshop with Isabella Rotman, a cartoonist and illustrator whose work is about women, loneliness, the ocean, the woods, and bodily autonomy.
Board Game Drop-In
Drop into the children's department to play board games with your friends and family. We'll provide a small selection of games, but feel free to bring your own. No registration is required.
Zen Mandala Drop-In
Library friends of all ages are encouraged to drop into the children's room for a zen session of coloring mandalas. Get to know your community while creatively expressing yourself to the gentle sounds of soothing music.
Craft Club
Whether it be crocheting, drawing, origami or something else entirely, The Teen Space Craft Club serves as a time to work on any arts and crafts related projects, share advice and learn something new. Crafters of any experience are welcome!
