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

Teen short story writing contest

Get involved

Teen book bundles. Order a book bundle. We'll put together a bundle of up to five items for you! Complete this form and let us know what you like to read!
Volunteer at the library. Application for Fall 2023 volunteer opportunities is open! Complete this registration form if you are interested in volunteering.
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.

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 open space

Drop-in and hang out with friends, work on homework, read, or use the computers or Wi-Fi on your device. Teen open space is every weekday after school from 3 to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 3 to 5 p.m. on Fridays. Check the calendar for upcoming dates.

Short story writing contest

Our 6th annual teen writing contest, organized by our Teen Advisory Council, is open for submissions. Entries should explore the theme What waits in the dark.

The contest is open to teens in grades 7 to 12 who live or go to school on the North Shore. The deadline for submissions is Oct. 15. Read more.

Open gaming

Stop by the second floor teen room Thursdays after school to play your favourite E or T-rated Switch and PS4 games. Want a game added to our collection? Talk to a librarian! For teens in grades 7 to 12. Visit our Open gaming page or check the calendar for upcoming events.

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

Teens and tweens

Teen open space

Friday, September 22, 2023, 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm

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Teens and tweens

Tween Advisory Group (TWAG) meeting

Saturday, September 23, 2023, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

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Open space

Teen open space

Monday, September 25, 2023, 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm

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Open space

Teen open space

Tuesday, September 26, 2023, 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm

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Technology classes

Hue stop motion animation movie making

Tuesday, September 26, 2023, 4:00 pm to 5:45 pm

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Open space

Teen open space

Wednesday, September 27, 2023, 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm

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Collaboratory

Collaboratory club

Wednesday, September 27, 2023, 3:45 pm to 4:45 pm

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Open space

Teen open space

Thursday, September 28, 2023, 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm

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Teens and tweens

Manga meetup group

Thursday, September 28, 2023, 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

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Teens and tweens

Teen open space

Friday, September 29, 2023, 3:00 pm to 5:00 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.