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.

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Find a space to study

The Collaboratory

Teens' books on Indigenous topics or by Indigenous authors

Teen summer writing contest

The teen summer writing contest 2025 is now closed. Thanks to all who participated! Register for the awards ceremony on Oct. 18 at Lynn Valley Library.

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Teen Reads book recommendations

Teens in our “Teen Verified” program nominated five books they think all teens should read this year. All these titles are available in the library’s Teen Book Club collection on the 2nd floor of the library.

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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!

Check out the Spring 2025 teen zine!

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Get involved

Fall volunteer registration is now closed. Winter volunteer registration will open Thursday, Dec. 11, at 5 p.m.

Listen and read online

New teen books

Check out teen books, including graphic novels and manga.

New e-audiobooks

Use the Libby app to access thousands of titles, or find them in our catalogue.

Solaro

Improve your grades and learn faster and smarter with Solaro.

Teen programs & events

Teen open gaming

This program is for teens in grades 8 to 12. Drop in to The Room and play your favourite E or T-rated Switch and PS4 game. View in calendar.

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

Teens and tweens

Teen open space

Friday, October 3, 2025, 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm

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Teen open space

Monday, October 6, 2025, 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm

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Teen open space

Tuesday, October 7, 2025, 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm

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Tween advisory group (TWAG) meeting

Tuesday, October 7, 2025, 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm

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Technology classes

Stop motion animation movie making

Tuesday, October 7, 2025, 4:00 pm to 5:45 pm

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Writing for university applications

Tuesday, October 7, 2025, 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm

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Teen open space

Wednesday, October 8, 2025, 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm

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Lego robotics

Wednesday, October 8, 2025, 4:00 pm to 5:45 pm

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Teen open space

Thursday, October 9, 2025, 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm

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Teen open gaming

Thursday, October 9, 2025, 3:30 pm to 5:30 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.