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.
Day of the Dead 2026
Celebrate Day of the Dead with us on Saturday, November 7! On November 7, at 2:00 p.m., the Welcoming Procession will begin at El Jimador in downtown DeKalb. Everyone is invited to walk with the procession as it heads to the library, ... READ MORE
Whodunnit?
Do you have what it takes to solve a murder? This Thursday (10/22) put your detective skills to the test at our Teen Murder Mystery Program from 3:30-4:30 PM. Participants will step into an interactive mystery filled with ... READ MORE
LGBTQ+ History Month for Teens at DKPL
June is not the only month celebrating and honoring LGBTQ+ people. LGBT (or LGBTQ+) History Month is in October! First celebrated in October 1994, it was started by Missouri public school teacher Rodney Wilson (pictured below) and originally ... READ MORE
No Ice Needed: The History of Air Hockey
There are a number of unique games in the Teen Room, but air hockey stands out. Foosball is relatively simple and has roots back to the 1890s. Video games, the most popular Teen Room activity, are more complex and rely ... READ MORE
FEATURED READS FOR JUST FOR TEENS
