EUREKA PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT (Eureka, Illinois)
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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!
eBooks & eAudiobooks

Click below for streaming movies and music!
Movies & Music
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Follow our YA Instagram!
@eurekaYAbooks

New Young Adult Books

JULY 2023
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.
Ongoing Programs:
Teen Book Club

Teen Book Club

Drop in to discuss new books and share what you've been reading. Donuts provided!

Monday, September 25 | 7:30 AM
@ Eureka High School

Library Volunteers

Library Volunteers

Help 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:
MS Art

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.
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All October long!
Grades 9 - 12.
YA Book Area
MS Art

Manga Monday

Manga 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.

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Monday, October 16 | 7:00 PM
Grades 9 - 12. 
Children's Library
MS Art

MS Art: Watercolor Landscapes

Local 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
MS Art

DIY Embroidery Station

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

OER Commons:

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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/​

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.

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
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:

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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.

address

202 S. Main St.
​Eureka, IL 61530

phone

309.467.2922

hours

Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday:
​9:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Wednesday & Friday:
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Saturday:
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
(Labor Day - Memorial Day)
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  • Home
  • About
    • About
    • Contact Us
    • Library Board
    • Library Policies
    • Staff & Employment
    • Friends of the Library
    • Donations
    • Library Newsletter
  • At The Library
    • Program Calendar
    • Library Card Sign-Up Month 2023
    • Illinois Libraries Present
    • Kids
    • Teens
    • Adults
    • Get a Library Card
    • Loan Periods and Fines
    • Access Your Account
    • Library of Things
  • Find Books & More
    • Search Catalog
    • Wowbrary: Latest Additions
    • Interlibrary Loans
    • eBooks & eAudiobooks
    • Online Music and Movies
    • Digital Magazines & Newspapers
    • E-Sequels
    • Staff Book Reviews
    • Pages of Eureka
  • Services
    • Outreach
    • Porch Pickup
    • Free Services
    • Copy, Print, & Fax
    • Educational Materials Request
    • Talking Books
    • Explore More Illinois
    • Online Classes
    • Niche Academy
    • READsquared
  • Research
    • Genealogy & Local History
    • Eureka Pumpkin Festival
    • City & County Resources
    • State & Federal Resources
    • Tax Form Information
    • Voter Information