Category Archives: Teens

New Teen and Tween Books (9/23/19): Pumpkinheads, The Downstairs Girl, Count Me In, and More

From the 2019 National Book Festival, Lindsay Ellis sits down with author Faith Erin Hicks to discuss her latest collaboration with Rainbow Rowell, Pumpkinheads, a coming-of-age graphic novel. Stacey Lee, the critically-acclaimed author of Under a Painted Sky and Outrun the Moon, brings a powerful story about identity, betrayal, and the meaning of family in […]

New Teen And Tween Books (7/5/19): This Time Will Be Different, The Pursuit of Miss Heartbreak Hotel, Dev1at3, and More

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQ9D7Aiq_2o&w=490&h=276]  Author Taran Matharu talks about his journey as an author, his two books in the Summoner series and more. He now has a new series called Contender with The Chosen as the first book in the series. New books for teens and tweens have been added to our collection! Here’s a few highlights… […]

All About the 2019 Summer Learning Club for Teens and Tweens

We have an important message for Irondequoit’s Teens and Tweens about this year’s Summer Learning Club! Read books, attend programs, explore your world, and win prizes this Summer! Signup begins on Monday, June 24.

New Teen And Tween Books (5/27/19): Dig, Opposite of Always, Mera, and More

New books for teens and tweens have been added to our collection! Here’s a few highlights… A.S. King’s Dig, which is a surreal and searing dive into the tangled secrets of a wealthy white family in suburban Pennsylvania and the terrible cost the family’s children pay to maintain the family name. Justin A. Reynolds’ Opposite […]

Program Alert: Anime Club (4/9/19)

The Irondequouit library has a recently formed an Anime Club for teens who love Japanese animation (or even Japanese culture as whole). Come join us on the second Tuesday of every month to talk about manga, eat food, and watch anime! The Anime Club is designed for teens who are 13-18. The next Anime Club […]

Program Alert: Role Playing Games for Teens (3/16/19)

Do you like to play board games? Maybe those with a bit more action than most? Then you should come to our program “Role Playing Games for Teens” where every month a new game is played like Settlers of Catan, Deadlands, or Call of Cthulhu! This program is for ages 13-18. The next “Role Playing […]

New Teen and Tween Books (2/6/19): J.K. Rowling, Jeff Kinney, Harper Lee, and More

We’ve got new books for the new year for teens and tweens in our Teen Library. Here’s a few highlights… J.K. Rowling is busy writing the rest of the Fantastic Beasts story, but now that you’ve (hopefully) seen the second film in theaters, you can pick up Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald – The […]

Nov/Dec 2018’s New Teen Books from Markus Zusak, Jeff Kinney, Jason Reynolds, and More

Marcus Zusak, the author of The Book Thief, has returned with his first new novel in more than ten years. Bridge of Clay is a “breathtaking story of five brothers who bring each other up in a world run by their own rules.” Also now available in the Teen Room is Diary of a Wimpy […]

The Irondequoit Library is Looking for Teen Tech Tutors

Calling all Tech Savvy Teens in grades 9-12! Do you love technology? Do you find joy in helping out your community? Are you looking to build up a resume or college application? Join our Teen Tech Tutor program where you can help assist our patrons with their technology needs! “Technology Help With the Teen Tech […]

Irondequoit Public Library Board of Trustees is Looking for Student Representatives (10/15/18)

Are you interested in becoming a Student Representative for the library? The Library Board has opportunities for student representation in a new two-year volunteer position. Students will be required to attend a minimum of six board meetings per year and provide a brief monthly report of activities at their school to the board. Meetings are […]