Welcome to Metro Teens!
Your local library is lit. No cap.
Okay. Okay. You got us. We might not be hip on the lingo of the 2020s, but we do know that there's so much the Metropolitan Library System can offer guests from the ages of 13-19. And guess who those guests are? YOU!
Here's just a sampling of the free stuff you didn't know you could do at your library:
• Hang out with friends at teen-centered events
• Volunteer for great experience (and service hours ?)
• Use Wi-Fi and charge your phone
• Have a Safe Place if you need help
• Read comics and manga - the hoopla collection is next level!
• Download audiobooks and ebooks with Libby
• Reserve a study room at almost every Metro Library location
• Ask a librarian about homework or research help
• Design something at your nearest Makerspace (they have 3D printers...we repeat 3D printers!)
• Play video and board games
• Find resume help and job search support
• Check out study guides, prepare for ACT, or even *the driver's test*
Explore more to do at any of our 19 locations today!
Upcoming Events
Boost your child's reading skills with Rocket Readers (ages 5-12)! This is an in-person event where your child can practice reading and comprehension skills one-on-one with volunteers.
Build Your Financial Foundation: A 6-Week Workshop Series: English
Take control of your financial future with this practical and engaging 6-part series! Each one-hour session explores a key topic in personal finance-- from building wealth and understanding interest to managing debt and navigating taxes.
Ready to put your engineering skills to the test? Let's build some birdfeeders for spring! This program is part of our Young Engineers series which helps children to develop their creative problem-solving skills and to test out different designs.
Full STEAM ahead!!! Come explore in an interactive setting that will challenge your creativity and reasoning through Science,Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. Each session will present its' own set of challenges. From coding, robotics, building and more...join us and find out what the next challenge may be!
Disclaimer(s)
Be Advised: This program may be photographed and/or videotaped for publicity purposes.
By Attending, you consent: To the use of your voice and likeness in future publicity uses that contain content from this event. If you do not wish to be on camera, please let us know.
For more information visit our Photography & Video Disclaimer
Learn the basics of English in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This introductory level class meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 6:00-8:00pm.
The Urban Poets: Special Speaker Local Poet Anthony Crawford
April is National Poetry Month, so be sure to join us for a special speaker. Anthony Crawford, local poet, author, writer, and youth empowerment hero is back at Ralph Ellison Library.