Winter Reading Program

Our Teen Winter Reading Program is underway. The more you read, the more chances you have to win one of our awesome prizes! See the poster below for more information.

Fill out raffle entries by visiting the library or filling out the Google form here.

Thank you! Thank you!

Thanks to all teens who took the time to fill out our teen services survey. We had some great suggestions and feedback. We hope to put your ideas and suggestions into action soon!

If you have any more suggestions, we'd love to hear them. Stop by to talk to me, the Teen Librarian, or visit our next meeting of the Teen Advisory Board (we plan events, talk about ways to improve the library for you, and have snacks!) on November 19th at 2:30pm.

-Lynn
Southwick Public Library Teen Librarian

New hit titles in the Teen Area

• Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo- The author of Shadow and Bone returns to the world of the Grisha with an even darker story. A group tries to pull off an unthinkable heist. 

• Illuminae by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff- You've probably read books in diary format, maybe even in letter format...but have you read a book written in hacked documents, military files, and electronic communication? Illuminae is something new altogether- set in the distant future with inter-planetary wars, plagues, and action- this book has it all. 

• The Rose Society by Marie Lu is the next book in the Young Elites series.

• The Sword of Summer (Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard) by Rick Riordan- Fans of Percy Jackson and Riordan's other works will love his new series following Magnus Chase and dealing with Norse mythology.

• Carry On by Rainbow Rowell- Rowell fans rejoice! Rowell brings to life the characters in her popular novel Fangirl's fanfiction. 

Coming soon...the release date is almost here!

• Soundless- a new stand-alone by Richelle Mead author of the Vampire Academy series!

• Winter by Marissa Meyer (Lunar Chronicles #4)

What's coming up in November?

Our club Anime Afternoon will now be meeting twice a month!

We will be having a write-in for National Novel Writing Month...

At our Teen Lounge, we will be giving back through the American Red Cross' Holiday Mail for Heroes program. 

Our next book club will be reading Eoin Colfer's "Wish List." 

Teen Volunteer Training Next Week!

Coming up Tuesday and Wednesday October 13th and 14th at 3:00pm is Teen Volunteer Training! You only need to attend one session before you can volunteer.

October Events!

We have a busy month coming up in October! Check out what we have going on:

Teen Volunteer Training
Looking for a good way to earn community service hours or get work experience? Do it by volunteering at your local library! We have training sessions offered on October 13th or 14th at 3:00pm. You only need to attend one session before you can begin.

Teen Book Club

Books are available for check-out now. 

Haunted Teen Lounge

Anime Afternoon

Teen Advisory Board- at 2:30pm!

Coming up this September in the Teen area...

DIY Programs in the Teen Area!

Each month, we’ll have a Do It Yourself activity in the young adult area to keep you busy after school. Stop by, grab the activity, do it here or take it home. For September, the craft is scratchboard CD’s. September’s activity will be available from September 14-September 30^th. For grades 7-12.

Teen Lounge

Stop by our first Teen Lounge of the school year! At our monthly Lounge, we’ll have the Wii set up, snacks, and activities. This month, we’ll be beating those back to school blues with cupcake decorating! September’s Lounge falls on September 23^rd at 2:30pm. (New to the Teen Lounge is an iPad loaded with games and fun stuff!)

Anime Afternoon

Join us for our first meeting of Anime Afternoon on September 29th at 2:30pm. We will hang out, talk about manga and comics, and anything else you want to do! Snacks will be provided and we will have supplies for drawing and other crafts. Anyone is grades 7-12 is welcome to stop by!

Teen Advisory Board @ the Southwick Public Library

If you're interested in joining, the TAB, let us know when you'll be available to meet by clicking on the survey below!


Teen Advisory Board Meeting Survey

Mark your calendars!

Check out some of our upcoming events in the YA section in September!

DIY Craft in the YA Section
Each month we will have a craft or activity available in the Young Adult section. Take it home or do it here! One per person. Intended for those in grades 7+.

Teen Lounge- Cupcake Decorating!
Do you love cupcakes and Wii? Join us!

Anime Afternoon
We are so excited about our new graphic novel club. This one is for manga/anime/comic book fans. We'll have snacks and activities. Stop by!

Staff Picks

Suggestions from the Teen Librarian: 

A Mango-Shaped Space by Wendy Mass

Mia may seem like a normal teen, just trying to make it through school, but she’s not. Mia has a condition called synesthesia- where sounds, numbers, and words all have a color for her (explaining why her cat is named Mango, a color she associates with her beloved pet). The story follows Mia as she struggles with the challenges of her condition as it begins to get in the way of her schoolwork. Perhaps this is a secret Mia can’t keep from her friends and family any longer. 

 

The Truth About Forever by Sarah Dessen

Everyone reacts to loss in a different way. For her mom, it is working non-stop. For Macy, handling her sadness after her father’s death increases her need to feel perfect. When summer rolls around, Macy is expecting to work her boyfriend’s job at the library while he is away. What Macy doesn’t know is that this summer will change her life. A new job, new friends, a new crush, and a new outlook on life helps Macy take charge, acknowledge her imperfections, and not sit on the sidelines in her own life. 

The Forest of Hands and Teeth by Carrie Ryan

This one is for the zombie lovers out there. Mary lives in a walled village. The wall’s purpose is to keep out the Unconsecrated, those who have been afflicted by a disease turning them into zombies. Slowly, Mary comes to find out that there is something the Guardians, who protect the village, and the Sisterhood, who lead the village, aren’t telling them. Mary’s curiosity and her desire to find life outside of the walls leads her on a nail-biting adventure.