Just For Teens
Explore, Learn, Succeed!
Borrow SAT preparation and study guides. Get first source quotes and historical photos at Digital Public Library of America. Looking for your next great read? Explore Novelist, or talk with our teen librarians. Access digital resources to get books, graphic novels, and more for your device.
We have games for the Play Station, Xbox, and Wii gaming systems. It is an exciting time for the Teen Department as we expand to virtual programming and crafts to take and make at home.
Printz Award-winning Teen Books
Earlier this week, the American Library Association awarded the the 2026 Michael L. Printz Award to the short story anthology Legendary Frybread Drive-in edited by Cynthia Leitich Smith . You may have heard of other book awards, but the Printz ... READ MORE
Help with College Planning at DKPL
While planning for college can be exciting, the process of applying and seeking financial aid can be overwhelming. The Illinois Student Assistance Commission will be joining us in February and March for three programs (2/3, 2/17 and 3/3) to ... READ MORE
DeKalb Public Library Community Survey 2026
We need your input! The DeKalb Public Library is collecting feedback to help shape our next strategic plan, and your opinions are important to us. Take our Community Survey today, and share your experiences, ideas, and opinions about ... READ MORE
“New to us”: Teen Staff Picks
What books did you read in 2025? The Teen Services Staff read plenty of books and we chose our favorites. Not all the books we read were published in 2025, but they were all “new to us.” Why did we pick ... READ MORE
FEATURED READS FOR JUST FOR TEENS
