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Teen Summer Reading Challenge 2023
Teen Sum­mer Read­ing Chal­lenge 2023

From June 1st — July 31st, 2023, log the min­utes you read, com­plete activ­i­ties and write book reviews to earn vir­tu­al bin­go. Fin­ish before July 31st to win a prize pack, includ­ing a book of choice! All chal­lenge fin­ish­ers will be entered into prize draw­ings for a book­store gift card, a Kin­dle or a Blue­tooth speak­er. Read on!
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Teen Resources
Teen Resources

With resources cov­er­ing home­work help, job search­es, the path to inde­pen­dence and more, we have what you need here, as well as resources for par­ents and teachers.
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YA Reading Lists
YA Reading Lists

Look­ing for some­thing to read? No mat­ter your inter­ests, here are a few lists to get you started.
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100 Books Before Graduation
100 Books Before Graduation

We chal­lenge you to read 100 books before grad­u­a­tion! Join the chal­lenge at dekalbli​brary​.beanstack​.org.
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Teens, Get Involved!
Teens, Get Involved!

The library pro­vides many oppor­tu­ni­ties for you to devel­op lead­er­ship skills and make a dif­fer­ence in your community!
Get Involved!
Raising Resilience Books
Rais­ing Resilience Books

Books fea­tur­ing teen char­ac­ters who over­come the strug­gles of life and emerge resilient. Cre­at­ed in col­lab­o­ra­tion with Chil­dren’s Health­care of Atlanta.
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eBooks & eAudiobooks

OverDrive / Libby

OverDrive / Libby

eBooks, eAu­dio and Mag­a­zines. 20 check­outs and 15 holds at a time for eBooks and eAu­dio. Unlim­it­ed check­outs, no wait­ing for Magazines.

Avail­able on desk­top or most devices through the Lib­by app.

Get the app: iOS | Android

Need help using OverDrive / Libby? Click here!
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hoopla

hoopla

Music, TV, Movies, Comics, eBooks, eAu­dio — instant access, no holds, no wait­ing. Stream or down­load using the hoopla app (rec­om­mend­ed) or in your brows­er. 10 check­outs per month.

Get the app: iOS | Android | Amazon

Need help using hoopla? Click here!
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eBooks on EBSCOhost

eBooks on EBSCOhost

Elec­tron­ic books that may be viewed onscreen or down­loaded, includ­ing ref­er­ence books, schol­ar­ly mono­graphs, pub­li­ca­tions of many uni­ver­si­ty press­es, and con­sumer books.

Need help using eBooks on EBSCOhost? Click here!
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Upcom­ing Teen Events

Beginner Yo-Yo
June 8th, 3:30 PM
Scott Candler LibraryFun ActivitiesTweensTeensSchool Age
Learn to do impressive tricks such as walk the dog, shoot the moon, and around the world. You'll also get a yo-yo to take home.
Culture and Community: Let's Talk About Belonging
June 8th, 5:30 PM
Clarkston LibrarySpecial EventsTeensSeniorsAdults
Join DeKalb County Public Library and Inclusivv for an event focused on building community through meaningful and open conversation.
Chalk the Walk
June 9th, 11:00 AM
Wesley Chapel-William C. Brown LibraryFun ActivitiesArts and CraftsTeensChildren All Ages (parents welcome)
Come celebrate summer with us as we draw a group mural on our sidewalk.
Crochet by Numbers
June 9th, 11:00 AM
County Line-Ellenwood LibraryFun ActivitiesArts and CraftsTeensAdults
Join Todd Paschall as he teaches participants how to crochet patterns to create a personal picture.
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