Last week at PGTPL, we created several different kinds of poems to celebrate National Poetry Month. Now you have the opportunity to work your creative muscles and write your very own unique poems! Blackout Poetry The goal of blackout poetry is to create new meanings from written...
April is Citizen Science Month! Curious individuals of any age can act as amateur scientists to collect data on topics of interest, such as biology, ecology, health, transportation, and more. This data is then used by professional scientists who conduct important research that affects local,...
Did you just binge a new show and you’re desperate for more? Look no further! Teen Central has you covered. We may not have the new episodes you’re hoping for, but we have books that capture the same vibes of the shows you love! Riverdale Riverdale...
Welcome to our new programming blog series: At-Home Teen Craft-A-Long! We will post instructions after one teen arts and crafts program each month so you can follow along at home. This is a great way to stay involved at the library, even if you are...
Are you on the lookout for new books to get lost in this year? Let the stars guide your reading with these YA titles that correspond to the 12 signs of the zodiac. You can check out the recommended book for your sun sign or...
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...
