Teens and young adults can discover recommended books lists on a wide variety of interests or by grade level or learn about programs, activities and events designed just for them! Our online resources provide information to help navigate the high school years, including tools designed for research and school work. If you need help locating information, please contact a librarian for assistance.
Our Best Book Recommendations
Beanstack Challenge
Beanstack Challenges
Join reading challenges like 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten, Read Woke, Summer at the Library and monthly or seasonal themes.
Book Recommendation Lists
Myths, Legends, Folklore and Fables
In this list, you’ll find thrilling journeys to ancient Greece, discover estries, explore fresh reimaginings of the Arthurian legend & more.
Novels Where Fake Dates Lead to Real Love
In these funny and heartwarming YA novels, the joy is in watching each sweet, messy step of the journey from pretend romance to true love.
Dark Academia Novels
Head back to school with a captivating read from this collection of Dark Academia YA novels.
Myths, Legends, Folklore and Fables
In this list, you’ll find thrilling journeys to ancient Greece, discover estries, explore fresh reimaginings of the Arthurian legend & more.
Novels Where Fake Dates Lead to Real Love
In these funny and heartwarming YA novels, the joy is in watching each sweet, messy step of the journey from pretend romance to true love.
Dark Academia Novels
Head back to school with a captivating read from this collection of Dark Academia YA novels.
Programs & Events
Books for Grades 7-10
Seventh Grade Favorites
These books are some of our favorite books for seventh-graders. They’re sure to be some of your favorites too!
Eighth Grade Favorites
From stories about families and friendships, to tales about shattered dreams and strange happenings, these books are real page-turners.
Ninth Grade Favorites
These are some of our favorite books for ninth-graders. They're sure to be some of your favorites too!
Tenth Grade Favorites
These are some of our favorite books for tenth-graders. They're sure to be some of your favorites too!
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