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
Teen summer writing contest
Calling all young authors! We’re looking for teen writers going into grades 7 to 12 to create original short stories on the theme butterfly effect! Finalists will receive a gift card and have their submissions added to the library’s permanent collection! This contest is organized by the teen advisory groups at NVCL and NVDPL.
Teen summer reading challenge
The theme of this year’s teen summer reading challenge is hidden gems, which is all about discovering new things, going off the beaten path, and sharing your secret faves with others.
Teen Reads book ranking survey
Teens in our “Teen Verified” program are starting a podcast where they go to bat for the books they love and love to hate. They've nominated five books they think all teens should read this year. Read along with them and then rank the books. All these titles are available in the library’s Teen Book Club collection on the 2nd floor of the library. Please submit the form only once. Voting closes Sept. 2.
Teen zine, Spring 2025 edition
Our Spring 2025 teen zine is now out, presented as a website. Brought to you by NVCL's Teen Advisory Council, the zine features interviews, photography, book reviews, short fiction, and more!
Get involved
Teens in grades 8 – 12, sign up to be a volunteer! We have the following opportunities:
- General volunteer
- Teen Advisory Council (TAC)
- Teen Room bulletin board designer
- Teen “Verified” Book Reviewer
Registration for Fall opportunities will open Aug. 7 at 5 p.m.
Listen and read online
Upcoming events and programs for teens
Teens and tweens
Tween advisory group (TWAG) meeting
Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm
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.
I Am Legend
And Other Stories
Lavender Clouds
Comics About Neurodivergence and Mental Health
Teen Titans
Beast Boy Loves Raven
Lore Olympus
Volume 1
Heartstopper
Volume 1
No Rules Tonight
A Graphic Novel
