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We've expanded our youth space to Discord 24/7! Check our schedule above for events. Users must be ages 13-18 according to Discord terms of agreement. Fill out the form to get an invite! |
Join us at Mary J L Black for Youth Move @ Your Library. |
50 Books to Read Before Graduating Challenge Join us on the Beanstack website or download the app to log your reading and earn badges. Earn badges for each book you’ve read on the list and you’ll be entered in the grand prize draw! Prizes will be drawn the year you graduate in June. |
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BINGO is back! Read books and complete activities over the summer for your chance to win a prize. Pick up a bingo card from any open branch starting June 28 or join the challenge on Beanstack here: https://tbpl.beanstack.org |
Join us on the YOUth Discord to play Minecraft Realms (bedrock edition) every Monday night @ 6 PM. |
A book talk video where Nicole and Laura discuss and recommend books from different genres and styles as well as their favourites. Catch up with them on your favourite podcast app or on YouTube. |
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Looking for something easy to bring to on your way to camp? Look no Further. The Take Me to Camp Kit is perfect! Filled with books, activities and a craft! The kits include a handy dandy list of supplies you'll need to pack before you head to the great outdoors. Don't plan on going camping this year? No problem! Take Me to Camp Kits are the perfect backyard or park activity! Kits are available in two age groups. Ages 4-10 and 11-15. Spots are limited! Registration opens July 7. Head to July 21 on the calendar to sign up. |
Scavenger Hunt/Picture Challenge: Get outside, have fun, and get hunting. Each month this summer we’ll supply you with a new hunt you can do in your own neighbourhood. Want to compete? Take pictures of your finds and share them with friends or on Discord! Download the hunt here: July Scavenger Hunt/Photo Challenge |
Have questions? Don't see a program you like? Fill out this 5 question survey, email youth@tbpl.ca with your ideas, or sign up for our YOUth Advisory Council
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Help your fellow readers by writing reviews of the books, movies, or albums you love (or hate) for community service hours. What you read and write about is up to you and or each 250-300 word review you write, you'll get an hour of volunteer time, and successful reviews are posted to our blog. Volunteers must be ages 13-18. Apply for the summer session (June-August) here |
Have your voice heard and help the library buy books and influence library programs for teens with the YOUth Action Council. |
Knit or crochet hats or scarves for those experiencing homelessness and get volunteer hours. Volunteers must be ages 13-18. |
Not sure what to read next? We can help! Check out YOUth Read for booklists, online resources, our newest YA releases and more!
The library has many resources for research, primary/secondary sources, and assignments. If you need help you can always Just Ask Us!
Secondary Sources (and Citations!) and Finding Reliable Resources
- Get help finding reliable secondary sources, figuring out what they are, and learning how to cite them.
Online Research
- Use our online databases to find reliable, peer-reviewed information.
- All databases can be accessed in the library, or on personal devices with a library card and PIN.