TEENS
Young Adult Collection
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Materials for young adults are located on the first floor of the library along the ramp. Materials includes fiction, nonfiction, and graphic novels.
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New Young Adult Books
JULY 2023
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FICTION |
NONFICTION YA 741.5 PHA – Family Style YA 920.72 WAG – Women of Mean |
Programs for Teens
The library offers several monthly and annual programs for middle-school and high-school aged youth.
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Ongoing Programs:
Teen Book ClubDrop in to discuss new books and share what you've been reading. Donuts provided! Monday, September 25 | 7:30 AM @ Eureka High School 
Library VolunteersHelp Miss Angela make crafts, work on projects, and other library work. Stop by anytime between 5:00 - 7:00 PM to volunteer. Sign up in the children's library! 4th Mondays | 5:00 - 7:00 PM Ages 10+. Children's Library |
Special Programs:
Find the Librarian Bitmoji!Starting in October, High School students are invited to Find the Librarian Bitmoji holding a book on the YA bookshelves! Winners will receive a gift card to Huck's, Casey's, Michael's, or Faire Coffee. All October long! Grades 9 - 12. YA Book Area 
Manga MondayManga Monday is a new program for High School students! It's a night to talk about your favorite manga, find manga at the library, make origami, and eat Japanese candy. Monday, October 16 | 7:00 PM Grades 9 - 12. Children's Library 
MS Art: Watercolor LandscapesLocal artist Jen Johnson will be teaching a series of art classes for middle school students at EPLD. Spots are limited for this free program and registration is required! Made possible by the Sun Foundation's Community Arts Access Grant - in collaboration with the Illinois Art Council and the National Endowment for the Arts. Monday, October 23 | 6:30 - 8:00 PM Grades 5 - 8. Registration required! Children's Library 
DIY Embroidery StationHave you ever wanted to try embroidery? Stop by the DIY Embroidery station to try different stitches with the supplies provided, check out embroidery books, and make a bookmark to take home. Wednesday, October 25 | All day! Grades 9 - 12. Magazine 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:
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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:
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Lincoln Award: Illinois Teen Readers' Choice Award
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Youth Award List Titles Now in eRead Illinois Axis 360
The Monarch, Bluestem, Lincoln, and Rebecca Caudill award titles are now available in eRead Illinois Axis 360. Find them on our Axis 360 site today.
The Monarch, Bluestem, Lincoln, and Rebecca Caudill award titles are now available in eRead Illinois Axis 360. Find them on our Axis 360 site today.
Additional Educational Resources for Teens:
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. |