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Welcome to the Teen Room

Teens! Whether you want to hang out with friends, work on a project, get creative, read a book, or just chill, this is your space. We’ve got:

  • A dedicated room just for teens (ages 13–18)
  • Computers, study help, and research tools
  • Books, movies, graphic novels
  • Teen events and activities happening all the time
  • Helpful staff here for you

Events for teens

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Twilight Trivia Night

6:00pm–8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Special Events
Sign-Up Open
Registration Required
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Craft Night

6:00pm–8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Craft
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Teen Open Play Video Games

4:00pm–6:00pm
Teens
After School
Sign-Up Open
Registration Required
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Banned Books Week Read-In

5:30pm–7:00pm
Kids, Teens, Adults
Special Events
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Books and Belonging

2:15pm–3:00pm
Teens, Adults
Special Events

Regular programs

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Teen craft corner

Make, color, and paint with fellow teens in the Teen Room. Drop in any time during the activity and enjoy our monthly craft. 

For teens and tweens in grades 6-12.

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Queer comics club

Do you love Heartstopper? Are there other LGBTQIA+ graphic novels you love, and want to discuss? Join CHPL librarians in a monthly graphic novel book club for teens that centers queer stories and voices. Each month we'll have a group of graphic novels to choose from. Read one (or more) and join us for an evening of chatting, fun, and snacks!

 For teens and tweens in grades 6-12.

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Trash talk cinema

Grab some popcorn and get ready to roast some horribly bad (but oh-so-great) movies. From cringeworthy plot holes to over-the-top acting, we’ll have a blast tearing apart some flicks we love to hate. See you there!

Digital materials for teens

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Libby

Access thousands of eBooks and magazines online for free with your library card.

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North Carolina Digital Library

Find ebooks and audiobooks from all genres and for teens and adults.  Includes bestsellers and new releases! 

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Films on Demand

Find documentaries and educational videos on many subjects. Includes Oscar, Emmy and Peabody award winning content.

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Digital resources for teens

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Adventure Lab

Download the app-based geocaching experience and walk through Pritchard Park to discover opportunities for nature play, outdoor science, and environmental education.

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CQ Researcher

Includes pro/con essays about current issues.  

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Driver's Handbook

The North Carolina Driver's Handbook has been updated with icons, images, and infographics to make it easier to understand.

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Book recommendations for teens