Teens' community hub
City Library has a large 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
Volunteering
Applications are now closed for teen volunteering. Applications for Fall 2026 opportunities will open Aug. 6 at 5 p.m.
Teen Open Space
Drop in to the 2nd floor Teen Room and hang out with friends, work on homework, read, or use the computers or Wi-Fi on your device. Teen open space is Mondays through Thursdays from 3 - 6 p.m. and Fridays 3 – 5 p.m. (3 – 4:30 p.m. on holidays when the library closes early). For teens in grades 8 – 12.
Listen and read online
Teen zines
Check out our teen zines from past years! Teen zines feature great content such as photography, creative writing, artwork, book reviews and much more.
Upcoming events and programs for teens
Teens and tweens
Practical tips for post-secondary planning
Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 7:00 pm to 8:30 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.
There Is No Long Distance Now
Very Short Stories
The Language of Thorns
Midnight Tales and Dangerous Magic
All These Sunken Souls
A Black Horror Anthology
Come on in
15 Stories About Immigration and Finding Home
Stories of Hope
An Anthology of Short Fiction Written by Teens
Take Us to your Chief
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
I Am Legend
And Other Stories
Long Way Down
The Graphic Novel
