Blog
Dive in to the Teen Department by checking out our Teen Blog.
Find out what's going on at the library, read up on new movies and books, and much, much more.
Check out the Teen Blog here.
Activities
We have tons of activities going on every month for teens to enjoy. Whether you're into Wii games, poetry, crafts, anime, or more, there's something for you!
Learn more about our teen activities here.
Books & Bites
Our Teen Librarian visits schools in Normal during the students' lunch breaks to introduce them to great books.
Collection
The NPL has a fantastic collection of the latest books for teens.
And we work hard to maintain a great selection of graphic novels.
You'll also find tons of music and movies to check out and a huge selection of downloadables.
Learn more about our collections here.
Outreach
Our Teen Librarian regularly visits McLean County's Juvenile Detention Center to introduce teens there to books that they might enjoy.
Teen Spaces
The library is a great place to meet up with friends or spend some time studying.
We hope you'll check out our Teen Department next time you're at the library.
Contact
To find out more about everything the NPL has to offer for teens, you can contact our Teen Librarian, Kristi Cates, at 309-452-1757 or kcates@normal-library.org.
Check out our calendar for the most up-to-date information on upcoming activities.
Manga and Anime Club
Held on the first and third Tuesdays of every month from 4:30 to 6:00 for any teen interested in Japanese comics and animation.
Teen Advisory Council (TAC)
If you want a say in teen programs at NPL, this is the place to be.
We meet on the second and fourth Thursdays of every month from 4:00 to 5:30, for games, books, and discussion of NPL teen services.
Teen Craft Club
Teens ages 12 to 18, come to the library on the first Monday of each month from 4:00 to 5:30 and get your craft on!
Teen Game Day
Are you a Dance Dance Revolution fiend? Can you rock out with Rock Band?
Come out to the library on the second Wednesday of each month from 4:00 to 6:00, for some wild games.
Teen Writers' Workshop
Calling all teen writers and artists! Come on out for our writers’ workshops on the second Monday of each month from 4:00 to 5:00.
We’ll do writing prompts and games, share our writing ideas and stories, and work together on any special projects we come up with.
