Books & Characters
The first book in this series about a demigod at a summer camp was on the New York Times Bestseller list for 287 weeks.
What is Percy Jackson and the Olympians
On this day, the library holds special programs just for Teens to hangout, do crafts, and learn new things.
What is Teen Time Thursdays
This set of oversized stackable blocks can be checked out from the library to play with at home
What is Giant Jenga
Graveyard Book, American Gods, Good Omens
Who is Neil Gaiman
This genre usually involves a murder or whodunit style of writing.
What is a Mystery
This character from the Harry Potter Series parent’s were dentists in the muggle world.
In order to take items from the library home with you, you need this small piece of plastic with a barcode on it.
What is a Library Card
This small item provides you with an internet connection for up to ten devices from anywhere in the world and can be checked out from the library. Take it on your next trip up north.
What is a Hotspot
Ghost, Stamped: The Remix, A Long Way Down
Who is Jason Reynolds
This genre consists of light hearted and funny books
What is humor
This character is 50 years old when he sets off from the shire to destroy the One Ring
Frodo Baggins
The library is open Monday through Saturday during the summer. In the fall the library will reopen on Sundays after this holiday.
What is Labor Day
This small musical instrument that can be strummed can be checked out from the library. You may want to play it around a campfire this summer.
What is a ukulele
Drama, Smile, Guts
Who is Raina Telgemeier
This genre deals with topics, themes, and scenarios that can happen everyday
What is realistic fiction
Suzanne Collins, author of this series, is a trained sword fighter but doesn’t believe she would compete well in her dystopian world.
The Hunger Games
The Library has this special playlist of videos on YouTube just for teen book recommendations
What is Check It Out
This kit allows you to build your own computer at home. All you need is a monitor
What is a Kano Computer Kit
Dragon Hoops, American Born Chinese, Superman Smashes the Klan
Who is Gene Luen Yang
This genre is usually futuristic and looks at society dealing with great suffering or injustice
What is Dystopian
This book about a beloved, magical bookworm with the last name Wormwood was originally written as a wicked child. Thanks to re-writes, we now know her as a kindly foil to her devious parents and ogrish headmistress.
This person is the Teen Services and Outreach Librarian at the DeWitt District Library
Who is Jacqueline Thompson
This item can help you find a lost ring or coins buried deep in the ground. You may want to take it to the beach to look for treasure!
What is a metal detector
The Last Man, Valperga, Frankenstein
Who is Mary Shelley
This genre is swoony, involving the trials and tribulations of falling in love.
What is Romance