Programs, Events, Book Recommendations, Homework Help and Test Prep for Teens and Young Adults

Want More Reading Recs?

For the latest additions to the Teen Nonfiction collection, click here. You can also ask a librarian for recommendations or use Novelist K-8 to find read-alikes for your favorite authors or books, search by mood or genre, or browse their curated book lists.

#Things to Do at the Library

Part Hangout Space, Part Study Space

Some library locations have dedicated computers for teens or even Teen Rooms, great for hanging out after school, meeting up with friends to study, and playing games. For a quieter space, reserve a study room. Find your library branch under “Locations and Hours” to see available rooms.

Prep for Tests, College, or Careers

What's next for you? Whether it’s the AP, SAT, or ACT exams, getting into college, or landing a job, with Gale Presents: Peterson’s Test and Career Prep can help you reach your goals. 

With this single resource, you can: 

• Take career assessments to discover your best path
• Explore information on more than 4,000 accredited colleges and universities
• Build polished resumes and cover letters
• And more—all free with your library card (DCPS students, just enter your S-number)

More homework help resources

Attend a Library Program

We also have Teen Labs (for homeschoolers, ages 12-17) for those curious about a career in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art or Math. Each week, you'll take a deep dive on a fun topic, talk about great books, and get hands-on with a craft or other activity.

Or join us at Teen Advisory Board, where you vote for, plan, and make things happen at your Library! There's a new theme every two weeks - many of which are decided on by you!

Find a TAB near you

Drop in for Games, Movies, Crafts, and More

Gamers: Be sure to check out the free resources and activities our Play Games at the Library page. Depending on your location, you might find a Dungeons & Dragons or other tabletop roleplaying game (TTRPG) rulebook on the shelf. You can even check out and play a board game (for in-library use). Some locations also have e-sports clubs, Super Smash Bros. Tournaments, and more. 

Or, ask your librarian about Drop-In Dungeons & Dragons, Saturday Morning Cartooning, and other teen "drop-in activities" (note: not all of them are added to the online events calendar).  Some happen every week or month. Many locations will offer printed calendars so you can keep track.

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Get Rewarded for Reading Your Favorite Books

Mayor Deegan’s River City Readers is a citywide literacy challenge for students of all ages that runs through 2024. Participants are asked to read 20 minutes a day and to log their reading in Beanstack, a reading challenge app. You'll be awarded digital badges for logging multiple days in a row and for completing other reading-related activities. At the end of the year, the city’s top readers will get prizes!

Learn how to download and use Beanstack.

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