For teens

The library is a place for you to be you.

Hang out with your friends. Have some time to yourself. Ask us a question, or tell us how it’s going.

Join a book club. Do an activity. Get creative.

Use the computer. Get help with research. Learn about technical school, college, and whatever you aspire to be.

And oh yeah, check out a book.


Upcoming events

Bookmobile Stop: Edison Johnson Sprayground

Friday, August 15, 2025 • 12:30pm - 1:15pm

Offsite

Our library-on-wheels serves local neighborhoods, shopping centers, and other community locations. We're open to all so check out our schedule to visit any of our many stops throughout Durham County. We have titles for children, teens, and...

Ages: Adult, Baby, Elementary School, Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, High School, Intergenerational, Kindergarten, Middle School, Pre-School, Senior Citizen, Teen, Toddler, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds, DPS

Bookmobile Stop: Hillside Park Sprayground

Friday, August 15, 2025 • 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Offsite

Our library-on-wheels serves local neighborhoods, shopping centers, and other community locations. We're open to all so check out our schedule to visit any of our many stops throughout Durham County. We have titles for children, teens, and...

Ages: Adult, Baby, Elementary School, Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, High School, Intergenerational, Kindergarten, Middle School, Pre-School, Senior Citizen, Teen, Toddler, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds, DPS

This Week In the Lab: Makedo Kit

Friday, August 15, 2025 • 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St)

Join the Maker + STEAM Team in the Innovation Lab during specified open hours to explore cardboard construction with Makedo kits! Engineer new creations with reusable materials and tools safe for all ages. ...

Ages: Adult, Elementary School, Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, High School, Intergenerational, Kindergarten, Middle School, Pre-School, Senior Citizen, Teen, Toddler, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds, DPS

Bookmobile Stop: Forest Hills Park Sprayground

Friday, August 15, 2025 • 3:00pm - 3:45pm

Offsite

Our library-on-wheels serves local neighborhoods, shopping centers, and other community locations. We're open to all so check out our schedule to visit any of our many stops throughout Durham County. We have titles for children, teens, and...

Ages: Adult, Baby, Elementary School, Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, High School, Intergenerational, Kindergarten, Middle School, Pre-School, Senior Citizen, Teen, Toddler, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds, DPS

Fun Friday

Friday, August 15, 2025 • 10:00am - 5:00pm

Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St) (Main Children's Programming Room)

Come join us for Fun Friday! In the Children's Programming Room we'll have out toys and games out for the kids to play with.   For more information, contact: chloebullock@dconc.gov

Ages: Baby, Elementary School, Intergenerational, Kindergarten, Pre-School, Toddler, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds, DPS

Pokémania

Friday, August 15, 2025 • 3:30pm - 5:00pm

North Regional Library (221 Milton Rd) (North Meeting Room - Full Room)

Learn the basics of playing the Pokémon TCG, show off your collection, or join us for fun themed games!...

Ages: Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, High School, Teen, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds

Really Big Sweets and Treats Scavenger Hunt

Friday, August 15, 2025 • All day

Southwest Regional Library (3605 Shannon Rd) (Southwest Regional - Children's Area)

Ten of the largest desserts and treats ever made according to the Guinness World Records are hidden in the Southwest Regional's Children's Area. Get a check list at the Children's Desk, find them all, and receive a small prize....

Ages: Elementary School, Kindergarten, Pre-School, Toddler, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds

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Meet the teen librarians

We want to hear from you! Get in touch with us anytime. Find a teen librarian at your library location >

Danielle holding up the graphic novel "New Kid."

Danielle

Location: Stanford L. Warren Branch Library

Email: dsjohnson@dconc.gov

Danielle is the Teen Services Manager for Stanford L. Warren. She grew up in Durham, NC. She grew up reading many books, watching anime, and playing video games. The video game systems that hold a soft spot in her heart are the SNES and PS2. Most people she’s worked with in the library know that she wanted to go to circus school but has settled on taking lyra classes and improving her roller skating skills. Danielle is always plotting her next adventure!

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Volunteer at the library

Looking to get involved? We have different volunteer tasks available at different locations and different times. In the past, teen volunteers have helped with shelving and pulling books, tutoring, prepping for crafts, and more. This program is for all tweens and teens in grades 6 – 12. Contact the teen librarian at your preferred location for availability.