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Hey, I’m Kyle the Teen Librarian at The Free Library of Monroe Township. Thanks for checking out our teen page!
If you want to know a little bit about me, or want to follow this section on other platforms, please check out “About the Librarian”.
If you want to stay up to date on all the fun things we have going on, Follow Us.
If you came to check out some of our great teen resources, just Click Here.
If you are interested in finding out how to volunteer and help out, check out our Volunteering section.
Young Adults SECTION NEWS
Fall Programs:
September:
**No registration required — available starting September 2nd on a first-come basis while supplies last.**
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October:
**No registration required — available starting October 1st on a first-come basis while supplies last.**
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** Click on the links below to Register for each available date:
Saturday, October 4th @ 1:30 pm
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Upcoming Events:
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NEWS!:
NEW TEEN READING INCENTIVE PROGRAM!
This multi-year reading challenge for TEENS is to encourage students ages 13 to 18 to read 100 books before they graduate from high school! Earn prizes throughout your reading journey by logging books and completing book star ratings or reviews.
**Click here to register on ReadSquared to start logging books!
** Follow us on social media! We’re on Instagram and TikTok with content exclusively for teens so you can stay up-to-date on programs, volunteer opportunities, and young adult materials and services offered here at the library!
About the Librarian
Hey my name is Kyle. I’m the teen librarian at the Monroe Township Library.
If you’re looking for info on all the teen-related stuff happening in the library, you’re in the right place! I’ll frequently post updates here about upcoming programs, book recommendations, activities and other relevant topics throughout the year.
When I’m not librarian-ing, I do other stuff too!
Some of my interests are: reading, writing, listening to audiobooks/podcasts, taking my dog for hikes, playing disc golf, dancing, and binge-watching tv shows.
I love to hear from the teens in our community, and I’ll gladly accept any suggestions for books, programs, services, etc. If you’re near the library, come stop in and say hi!!
Don’t hesitate to e-mail me with any questions: kcasser@monroetpl.org
And feel free to follow me on Goodreads
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TEEN RESOURCES
Find something to read!
Each year, Goodreads chooses a selection of the best books from several different genres and allows users to vote for their favorites. These were the nominees and winners…
Goodreads Choice Awards – Best Young Adult Fiction of 2024
Goodreads Choice Awards – Best Young Adult Fantasy of 2024
Goodreads Choice Awards – Best Graphic Novels & Comics of 2022
YALSA Teens’ Top Titles
A “teen choice” list, where teens nominate and choose their favorite books of the previous year. Voted BY teens FOR teens.
Great Graphic Novels for Teens
Check this list out if you’re into graphic novels (comics/manga) and you’re looking for more to read. YALSA publishes a new graphic novel list yearly.
YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults Winners
Honors the best nonfiction books published for young adults (ages 12-18).
Printz Award Winners
Books that have been recognized for exemplifying excellence in young adult literature.
Coretta Scott King Award Winners
Honors outstanding African American authors and illustrators of books for children and young adults that demonstrate an appreciation of African American culture and universal human values.
Pura Belpre Award Winners
Honors Latino/Latina writers and illustrators whose work best portrays, affirms, and celebrates the Latino cultural experience in an outstanding work of literature for children and youth.
American Indian Youth Literature Award Winners
Honors the very best writing and illustrations by and about American Indians and Alaska Natives.
Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature Winners
Honors Asian/Pacific American culture and heritage.
Stonewall Book Award Winners
Honors works of exceptional merit for children or teens relating to the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender experience.
Schneider Family Book Award Winners
Books that embody an artistic expression of the disability experience for child and adolescent audiences.
Sydney Taylor Book Award Winners
Honors outstanding books for children and teens that authentically portray the Jewish experience.
Morris Award Winners
Honors a book published by a first-time author writing for teens and celebrating impressive new voices in young adult literature.
Alex Award Winners
Given to ten books written for adults that have special appeal to young adults.
YALSA Book Finder
Book Finder is an amazing resource with book lists curated by teen librarians. You can search by awards, author, genre and more.
Top 10 Banned Books
Every year, the American Library Association’s Office for Intellectual Freedom compiles a list of the Top 10 Most Challenged Books in order to inform the public about censorship in libraries and schools. Many of these targeted titles are Young Adults books.
Books Unbanned
Partnering libraries provide free digital library cards to teens across the country to enhance access to frequently banned materials and support the Freedom to Read.
Helpful Links
Volunteering
The library can help teens and young adult achieve their volunteer community service hour goals. Thank you for your interest.
To Join the Volunteers:
YOU MUST BE:
– Between the ages of 12-18
– Able to conduct yourself in a professional manner — arrive on time, work productively and meticulously, don’t be disruptive to other patrons in the library, contact kcasser@monroetpl.org in advance or appropriately cancel your registration if unable to make your scheduled time.
– Able to listen to and follow directions.
– Self-starters who are able to work under little supervision (at times) due to the fact the librarian may have to be in and out of the office.
– Able to push a book cart and carry/shift piles of books or materials.
– Good communicators: See something, say something! Not clear on the instructions — say something!
– Detail oriented: Place labels on straight, be on the lookout for mistakes, carefully cut out materials, meticulously shelf read, etc.
– Able to work alone or with others.
Current Volunteer Activities:
TAB is the perfect place for you to make a difference here at your library, get involved in your community, let your voice be heard, and earn 1 hour of volunteering!
** Click on the links below to Register for each available date:
Saturday, October 4th @ 1:30 pm
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TEEN VOLUNTEER RESOURCE:
Looking for OTHER community service hours? Check out this list of local contacts for organizations possibly offering upcoming volunteer opportunities!!