Due to air con­di­tion­ing issues, the Brookhaven Library will be closed Fri­day, June 2 and Sat­ur­day, June 3.

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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!
Sign up on Beanstack!
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

Skype a Scientist
June 5th, 1:45 PM
Stonecrest LibraryInformational ProgramsFun ActivitiesTweensSchool Age
What is it really like to be a scientist? Come video chat with a working scientist and learn about birds, doing field research, conservation, and more.
Monday Afternoon Crafts
June 5th, 4:00 PM
Doraville LibraryFun ActivitiesArts and CraftsTeensSchool Age
Spend Monday afternoons at the Doraville Library doing a craft project. Each Monday features a unique project from paperclip jewelry to no-sew plushy toys to paint pour art, led by Miss Sloane.
100 Books Before Graduation Support Group
June 5th, 5:00 PM
Virtual LibraryFun ActivitiesBook DiscussionsTeens
Signed up for the 100 Books Before Graduation Beanstack Challenge and have no idea where to start? Need the motivation to keep reading? This is your place.
Once Upon a Slime Sensory Fun
June 6th, 11:00 AM
Salem-Panola LibraryClassesArts and CraftsTeensAdults
Presented by Tania Vasser. Learn how to create slime, and use it as a sensory tool for enhancing focus, motor skills, and creativity.
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