TEENS

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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!
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@eurekaYAbooks

New Young Adult Books

APRIL 2026
FICTION
YA Hedlund – Knights of the Brethren series: #3 Ensnared
               #5 Enflamed
               #6 Entrusted
YA LEG – Legendary Frybread Drive-in
​YA Mafi – Ignite Me (Shatter Me #3)
YA Mafi – Restore Me (Shatter Me #4)
YA Mai – Defy Me (Shatter Me #5)
YA Meyer – The Escape Game
NONFICTION


GRAPHIC NOVELS
​YA Lippett – Everything Amplified (G-N)
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MANGA
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Programs for Teens

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

New programs coming soon!

Keep an eye out for info about fun NEW programs for MS & HS students!
Special Programs:

Book BINGO

Drop in for a fun evening of BINGO at EPLD! Lots of prizes, including books! Ages 13+.
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Thursday, May 21
6:30 - 7:30 PM
Program Room

Tiny Art Contest

Register and pick up your Tiny Art Kit to show what the 2026 Summer Reading Program theme - Plant a Seed, Read - means to you! Entries are due by 6:00 PM on Friday, June 12 and will be on display for the Tiny Art Show starting Tuesday, June 16. Open to patrons of all ages. REGISTRATION REQUIRED!

Begins Friday, May 22
Adult Circulation Desk

Summer Reading Kick-Off Party

Let's kick off Plant a Seed, Read with a fun party for patrons of all ages at the library!

We'll have music by Goodnight Gracie, root beer floats sponsored by The Friends of EPLD, and snacks from the Apostolic Christian Home of Eureka!

Tuesday, May 26
4:30 - 7:00 PM
Library Lawn & Outdoor Pavilion

2026 Summer Reading Challenge:
Plant a Seed, Read

Teens challenge open to ages 13 - 18.
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June 1 - July 11
Sign up in the Children's Library!

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).
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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.