Teens' community hub

City Library has an extensive collection of teen titles and a dedicated space for teens to gather and study with friends or game together. Teen programming throughout the school year includes book club meetings, writing contests, creative expression and lots more.

Librarians are also available to help teens find resources for a school project or research question. Email info@nvcl.ca for help getting started.

Quick links

Find a space to study

The Collaboratory

Teens' books on Indigenous topics or by Indigenous authors

Get involved

Teen writing contest Calling all young authors! We’re looking for teen writers to spin amazing tales on the theme Echoes from the past! Read more.
Teen summer reading challenge this year’s Teen SRC theme is déjà vu! Read books, complete challenges and win prizes. Read more.
Enter Fiero Code's Adventures in the Multiverse coding competition for a chance to win a robot! Read more.
Volunteer registration is currently closed. Registration for Fall 2024 will open Aug. 1 at 5 p.m.

Listen and read online

New teen books

Check out our extensive collection of teen books including graphic novels and manga.

New e-audiobooks

Use the Libby app to access thousands of titles or browse the latest teen e-audiobooks, or find them in our catalogue.

Teen programs & events

Teen filmmaking camp

Want to be a filmmaker? Interested in learning to use professional cameras and editing software? Make an original short film in five days! Experienced facilitators will guide you through the entire process, from scripting to shooting to post-production. Register.

Teen verified books!

Review your favourite books! Your books will get a “teen verified sticker” and your review will be added to the inside cover. Submit a review.

Teen book bundles

Take some time for yourself and enjoy some great books from the library. Fill out the book bundle form and we’ll put together a selection of books based on your preferences.

Collaboratory Club

Experiment with science and technology at our Collaboratory Club! Each week we'll spend time doing experiments or using Collaboratory technology. Extra time during this casual program will be spent playing iPad co-op games. View event in calendar.

Upcoming events and programs for teens

Open space

Teen open space

Monday, July 29, 2024, 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm

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Open space

Teen open space

Tuesday, July 30, 2024, 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm

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Teens and tweens

Teen SRC: Throwback Tuesdays

Tuesday, July 30, 2024, 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm

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Open space

Teen open space

Wednesday, July 31, 2024, 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm

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Open space

Teen open space

Thursday, August 1, 2024, 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm

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Teens and tweens

Teen open gaming

Thursday, August 1, 2024, 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm

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Teens and tweens

Teen open space

Friday, August 2, 2024, 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm

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Open space

Teen open space

Tuesday, August 6, 2024, 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm

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Open space

Teen open space

Wednesday, August 7, 2024, 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm

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Teens and tweens

Teen Advisory Council

Wednesday, August 7, 2024, 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm

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Read, watch, listen

Specially curated selections from our librarians

Regularly updated lists of books, magazines and movies organized by theme. These include physical items you can borrow from the library and digital items you can enjoy on your devices at home or on the go. Click on a book to learn more or choose your preferred format.