Teen Services
Looking for book recommendations, information about upcoming events, or online resources for young adults? Learn more about our library services for teens.
Teen Volunteers
Want to volunteer at the library and gain service hours at the same time? We got you! In-person volunteer opportunities for teens are offered year-round.
Teen Book Box
Let us surprise you with a truly awesome book, yummy candy, and mystery items! Let us know what you like to read and we’ll choose a book for you. Read & return the book, but keep all of the fun stuff!
Attend 10 Card
For every 10 teen programs you attend, you'll receive a prize! Make sure to grab an Attend 10 card at your next teen event to start keeping track. Prizes will vary.
Read for a Lifetime
Participate in the Read for a Lifetime challenge for recognition from the Illinois Secretary of State (which looks great on college applications & resumes!) and a chance to win a $25 gift card! For teens in grades 9-12.
Teen Events
National Library Week - Bookmark Contest - Find Your Joy!
Design a bookmark celebrating the National Library Week theme “Find Your Joy!” Pick up a form at the library and submit your design by Sunday, April 12.
Stop by the Teen Room anytime today to get a mini mystery duck! One per person, while supplies last.
National Library Week - Bookmark Contest - Find Your Joy!
Design a bookmark celebrating the National Library Week theme “Find Your Joy!” Pick up a form at the library and submit your design by Sunday, April 12.
Play on your own or as teams using our trivia machine to see who can name the anime theme songs the quickest!
Disclaimer(s)
We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.
Non-Homer Township Public Library Registration
Non-Homer Township Public Library cardholders will be placed on the waitlist and will be moved to the registration list no earlier than 14 days prior to the event as space allows.
Digital Books for Teens
Book Collection: Nonfiction
Thousands of books with access to core subject areas as well as information on careers, health, sports, adventure, technology, life skills and more.
eBook Subscription High School Collection
Gives students & educators access to ebooks, including a selection of classic literary works, important historical documents, and general reference materials.
eBook Subscription Public Library Collection
Access to high-quality e-books covering a wide range of topics such as self-help, fitness, games, hobbies, and cooking. This general reference e-book collection features titles for both adults and juveniles.
Hobbies and Crafts Source
Subject areas include arts & crafts; games & electronics; models; needlework; outdoors & nature; and scrapbooking & paper craft.
Hoopla
Instantly borrow digital movies, music, eBooks and more, 24/7 with your library card.
Borrowing limit: 4 checkouts per month
Libby
With Libby, you can download e-books and audiobooks to your mobile device or computer.
Teen Book Cloud
TeenBookCloud is an online database of eBooks and educator resources perfect for your middle school, high school, or public library. The collection is available online around the clock. No downloads, no waiting!
The Palace Project
Download: The Palace Project app is in the Apple App Store for iOS and the Google Play Store for Android.
Learning Resources
Biography Reference eBook Subscription
A companion to the Biography Reference Source database, this encompasses a rich selection of biographic titles, covering popular and important figures in business, film, history, music, politics, sports and more.
Biography Reference Source
More than 390,000 biographies. Includes complete full text run of Biography Today and Biography Magazine as well as thousands of narrative biographies.
Driving Tests
eBook Subscription High School Collection
Gives students & educators access to ebooks, including a selection of classic literary works, important historical documents, and general reference materials.
Gale eBooks
From "how-to" to health to homework help, eBooks from Gale and their premier publishing partners help serve your research needs.
History Reference eBook Subscription
A companion to the History Reference Source database, this contains a rich selection of historical titles, covering global topics from the ancient world through today.
History Reference Source
Covering topics in U.S. and world history from the earliest civilizations through the 21st century, this database contains full-text journals, magazines, reference books and thousands of primary source documents.
LearningExpress
Supports those looking to improve core academic skills, pass a high school equivalency test, prepare for college, explore careers, join the military, study for occupational certification tests, become a U.S. citizen and much more.
Literary Reference eBook Subscription
Contains a broad range of literary-related subjects with selections including literary criticism, study guides, and classics such as Emma, Dracula, and Frankenstein.
Mango Languages
Mango Languages’ PhD-created, linguist-approved language-learning software teaches practical conversation in over 70 languages, while keeping the vibe fun and encouraging.
MAS Complete
Offers coverage of magazines, journals, and reference books. Covers art, history, sports, music, and more. Full text magazines include Discover, US News & World Report, Scientific American, and more.
MAS Reference eBook Subscription
This encompasses a rich selection of titles covering a broad range of general reference subjects, including biography, careers, language arts, literature, government, math, science, current events, and social-emotional health.
MasterFILE Reference eBook Subscription
Contains reference books covering a broad range of general reference subjects, including biography, history, architecture, literature, cooking, health and wellness, science, self-help, religion, current events, sports, travel and more.
Points of View Reference Center
Presents multiple sides of over 500 issues. Helps students assess and develop persuasive arguments and essays, better understand controversial issues, and develop analytical thinking skills.