TEENS

  • Collection
  • New Books
  • Programs
  • Online Resources
<
>

Young Adult Collection

Materials for young adults are located on the first floor of the library along the ramp. Materials includes fiction, nonfiction, and graphic novels.
Looking for downloadable books and audio books? Check out our Ebooks & eAudiobooks page!
Click below for streaming movies and music!
Follow our YA Instagram!
@eurekaYAbooks

New Young Adult Books

DECEMBER 2025
FICTION
YA Davidhizar – Silent Sister
YA Meyer – The House Saphir
YA Sanderson – Starsight (Skyward #2)
YA Sanderson – Cytonic (Skyward #3)
YA Sanderson – Defiant (Skyward #4)
YA Walker – The Secret of Astronomers
NONFICTION


GRAPHIC NOVELS
​
​
MANGA
​

Programs for Teens

The library offers several monthly and annual programs for middle-school and high-school aged youth.
Ongoing Programs:

HS Book Club

Join us to taste-test pizza, snacks, and drinks while talking about the latest books. Grades 9 - 12.

4th Mondays
3:30 - 4:30 PM
Children's Library
Special Programs:

Valentine Diamond Painting Workshop

Drop by EPLD to add some bling to a Valentine's Day card or a bookmark. Supplies provided. Ages 10+.
​
Saturday, February 7
9:30 - 11:30 AM
Program Room

Book BINGO

Drop in for a fun evening of BINGO at the library! Lots of prizes, including books! Ages 13+.
​
Thursday, February 12
6:30 - 7:30 PM
Program Room

Online Resources for Teens

Research Essentials from Niche Academy:

If you need help writing a research paper, check out this curated collection of tutorials from Niche Academy! Just click on the image!

Included in Research Essentials:
  • Authoring Research Questions
  • Better Search Techniques
  • Finding the Right Sources
  • In-Text Citations
  • Paraphrasing and Summarizing

OER Commons:

OER Commons is a FREE public digital library of open educational resources created by the Institute for the Study of Knowledge Management in Education (ISKME).
​
Explore, create, and collaborate with educators around the world to improve curriculum.

Award Winner Lists:

Lincoln Award: Illinois Teen Readers' Choice Award
https://aisled.org/lincoln/​

Additional Educational Resources for Teens:

College & Financial Aid Information:

A variety of resources exist online to help with college planning and expenses. Our goal is to provide help in researching college options and financial assistance.
Getting Ready for College
Financial Assistance & Information Websites

Free Driving Test Prep:

Thanks to a partnership with Driving-Tests.org, Eureka Public Library District is proud to offer free online test prep for students preparing for their Illinois driving tests! Click on the picture above to visit our exclusive website, where you can choose from several different permit tests. No library card number or personal information is needed! This resource is also great for anyone looking to brush up on their knowledge of Illinois traffic laws or interested in getting their motorcycle license. A helpful FAQ section addresses questions residents might have about visiting their local DMV.