TEENS

• Collection
• New Books
• Programs
• Online Resources

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Teen Collection

Materials for young adults are located on the first floor of the library along the ramp. Materials includes fiction, nonfiction, and graphic novels.

Follow our YA Instagram!
@eurekaYAbooks

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Looking for downloadable books and audio books? Check out our Ebooks page!

Ebooks & Audiobooks

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Click below for streaming movies and music!

Movies & Music

New Young Adult Books

JANUARY 2021

FICTION
YA Buxbaum - Admission
YA Gilbert - Picture Us in the Light
YA Marshall - Rules for Vanishing
YA Sepetys - Salt to the Sea

NONFICTION
YA 741.5 WAT - Fushigi Yugi - the mysterious play - 2. Oracle

Teen Programs

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

Regular programs: 

Eureka High School Book Club

This program is on hold until further notice.

Middle School Papercrafters

This program is on hold until further notice.

Special programs:

Cozy Up with a Good Book
Winter Reading Program | February 1 - March 13

Read with us in February and March and work on activities at home to stay cozy and warm!

Registration will be open January 25 - February 5! Winter Reading is for all patrons aged 12+.

​​Pick up your personalized Winter Reading card at the adult circulation desk starting February 1. Or let us know you want us to include yours in a Porch Pickup!

*NOTE: You must complete the online registration BEFORE you pick up your card.*

Guidelines:

1. Read at least 2 hours a week every week. You decide what you would like to read, it all counts! Bring in your card weekly to be stamped.
2. When all 6 squares are stamped, put your card into the drawing for a cozy winter reading gift basket!
3. Miss a week? Complete one of the extra activities and that will substitute for reading that week!​
   

Teen Program in a Bag

This month we're also going to have a Winter Reading themed Program in a Bag kit for teens! This will be a Take and Make Button Art kit, plus a YA book list and more. Pick up at the adult circulation desk.

Pick up starting February 16.
*First come, first served. While supplies last.*

Girls Who Code | Virtual Summer Immersion Program

We are thrilled to be able to offer our patrons the opportunity to register for the Girls Who Code 2021 virtual Summer Immersion Program!

​This summer, students in 9th-11th grade will have the experience of a lifetime as they learn to code alongside peers from across the country in virtual classrooms hosted by leading companies like Twitter, Disney, Bank of America, and so many more.

Not only is the program completely free, but Girls Who Code also offer stipends of $300 to students who demonstrate financial need. 

Find all of the information you need to apply today by checking out the SIP flyer and application link!

Questions?
If you have questions or want to learn more about virtual SIP before applying, you can reach out to
summerimmersion@girlswhocode.com, you can sign up to join them for a live webinar, or check out their FAQ page.

Middle School Take Home Art Project

This month we have a special Middle School Take Home Art Project. Pick one up from the Children's Library starting March 15.

Monday, March 15
Free program. No registration required.

Online Teen Resouces

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:

What to Know Before You Go

Campus Tours

Financial Assistance & Information Websites:

FAFSA

Federal Student Aid

Financial Aid Calculators

College Illinois

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 to the left 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.

World Book Online:

Access World Book Online: 
https://www.worldbookonline.com
Username: wbsupport
Password: distancelearn

American Red Cross Online Babysitting Course

Is your child planning on babysitting this summer? Help your child be the best babysitter on the block by becoming certified through the American Red Cross. Designed primarily for youth ages 11 and older, this online course will prepare students to be better babysitters. Topics include how to provide care for infants and children; how to stay safe; what to do in an emergency; how to choose age-appropriate activities; and how to recognize and handle a variety of behaviors. Students will also learn the basics of starting a babysitting business. The course consists of six interactive modules featuring video, activities, games and tools babysitters can use to build their knowledge and skills and manage their babysitting business. This course, which includes a final exam at the end, takes about 4 hours to complete. Students who successfully complete the course will receive a printable certificate.

Registration is available through the American Red Cross website:

Online Babysitting Course

Award Winner Lists:

Lincoln Award: Illinois Teen Readers' Choice Award

https://www.aisled.org/lincoln.htm

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Youth Award List Titles Now in eRead Illinois Axis 360
The 2021 Monarch, Bluestem, Lincoln, and Rebecca Caudill award titles are now available in eRead Illinois Axis 360. Find them on our Axis 360 site today.