Do you want to go abroad, see the world, or even take a simple vacation? Would you like to communicate with a coworker or neighbor in their native tongue? Language is all around us every day, but, shockingly, only 20% of Americans report being able...
An accordion book is an easy craft you can create with just a few supplies! Use it for journaling, writing a short story, or collecting sketches for future art projects. For this craft, you will need cardstock, cardboard, color paper, scissors, glue, and a ruler. Step 1 Gather...
Since 1990, November has been known as National Native American Heritage Month. What began in 1915 as an appeal to recognize Native Americans as U.S. citizens and a day to honor the contributions they have made to the country's history became a national month-long celebration....
If you enjoy mythology, there are plenty of exciting books to read in Teen Central. In the teen fiction section of Teen Central you can find a number of retellings of ancient mythology from around the world. Besides novels that retell classic stories, in the...
Calling all Halloween and horror fans! We've put together four creative writing prompts based on these spooky titles in the Teen Central collection. Grab your journal or laptop and take a stab (no pun intended) at writing your very own scary stories. Prompt 1: What Big Teeth...
If you enjoy writing, and want to create something easy and easily shareable, consider making your very own zine! The process of creating a zine is simple. Below is a pictorial step-by-step guide that shows you every step you need to take to make your...
As conversations about teen mental health have continued to grow and evolve, so too has our collection of books and resources. If you or a friend are dealing with anxiety, depression, body image issues, and related topics, or if you are on the lookout for...
National Hispanic Heritage Month is observed every year from September 15 to October 15 to honor the history, contributions, and traditions of Hispanic and Latin American communities. If you are interested in learning more about the significance of this month, check out last year's blog...
Want to learn more about cars? If you are looking to get your first car, but don't know what to look for in a vehicle, the library has resources for you. If you want to keep your vehicle in tip-top shape, the library has resources...
Beginning Monday, August 9, 2021, PGTPL staff and public attendees will be required to wear masks in all in-person programs, regardless of vaccination status. Library staff are happy to provide masks for program attendees as requested. Audience size for all programs will be capped at 50%...
