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Welcome, Kids!

A one-stop-shop for our youngest patrons to learn about all the great benefits of being a library member!

The teens are alright!

Most libraries have a young adult collection, and some even have designated teen spaces. Ask your librarian for the whereabouts of the YA in your branch. If there is a book that you would like to read that is not in your branch, let your librarian know and they will get it in for you. 

For sensitive non-fiction topics, check out the poster below. These are the location numbers of where you can find the below topics in any library non-fiction collection. Click on the image to get to our catalogue. 

Image of poster; Dear Teens, help yoursel. Check out these call nymbers for helpful topics in our non-fiction section. Abuse Incest 362.7 - abusive relationships 362.8 - acne skin care 616.5 and 646.7 - AIDS HIV 616.9 - alcohol 362.2 - anoriexia 616.8 - birth control 363.9 and 613.9 - body changes and puberty 612.6 - body image 306.4 and 616.8 - date rape 362.8 - divorce 306.8 - drugs 362.2 - health hygiene 613.0 and 613.7 - LGBTQIIA 306.7 and 613.9 - mental health 616.8 - pregnancy 306.8 and 618.20 - relationship dating 305.2 and 306.7 and 646.7 - self-esteem 305.2- sex 613.9 - STDs 616.9 - suicide 362.2

Check Out the TeenZine!

Want to submit something to the TeenZINE? No problem! 

Here is what you need to know:

  • Submissions are for anyone between the ages of 12-18. 
  • Please include your first name, age, and a brief description of your work!
  • Submissions can be a picture of your art, a scan, or the art file itself! If you have any trouble attaching your art, let us know.
  • Submissions will be shared on this web page and on our social media. Please be aware! 
  • If you are in the art and we can see your face, you will be asked to sign a form saying it is okay to use your picture. We will send this to you after you submit your art. 
  • You can make AS MANY submissions as you like! 
  • Keep in mind our readership is public, which may include kids. Let's be aware of our language as best as we can, and as always, avoid hurtful or derogatory comments. 
  • All submissions should be sent to Leigha Chiasson-Locke at llocke@nlpl.ca.

Can you write a terrfiyig story that will have us shaking in our boots in only 5 sentences?!

Send your submissions to Leigha at llocke@nlpl.ca to be featured on our online TeenZine!

We need you to tell us which books you love and why!

Email us a pic of you (or your Bitmoji!) and your favourite book, or just a pic of your book with a super quick write up about why it is so great and we will feature it on our Teen Zine!

Add you name, age, and email to Leigha at llocke@nlpl.ca

How has the Coronavirus impacted your life as a teen in 2020?

Tell us your story. 

Send your submissions to Leigha at llocke@nlpl.ca

Showcase: "Becoming"

What does it mean to become world, person, idea, love,

community or neighborhood that you believe in?

Send your "Becoming" art to Leigha at llocke@nlpl.ca

Blackout Poetry

Poetry is all around. Can you take someone else's words and find your own?

Submit your blackout poems to Leigha at llocke@nlpl.ca

TeenZine Submissions