What we do for Teens
Our Teen Services Department is dedicated to helping teens navigate their transition to adulthood through active engagement with social resources, group programs, and an ever-expanding collection of books, games, and technology.
- Focusing on schoolwork? Set up your study group in one of our booths and use the whiteboard tables to take notes, or use our Brainfuse database to access homework help or 24-hour writing lab support.
- Love gaming? Our fully tricked out MSI computers host a growing catalog of PC games, including Stardew Valley, Cult of the Lamb, Dredge, Spore, Graveyard Keeper, and Diplomacy is Not an Option. Don’t forget to check out one of our specialty gaming keyboards, headsets, and xbox controllers to enhance your gaming experience!
- Ready to read? The YA collection at Derby Neck has something for everyone, whether you’re into high-concept urban fantasy, dystopian biopunk, or contemporary coming-of-age romance. We also have one of the biggest and best collections of manga and graphic novels in the Valley!
Teen Weekly Programs
Puzzles, Chess, and Magic
Ages 12+
Join us in the Teen Space for a mix of brain teasers, strategy, and friendly competition! Here you can piece together giant jigsaw puzzles, sharpen your mind with Wordle and Sudoku, challenge a friend to regular chess or laser chess, or even dive into the world of Magic: The Gathering!
Let’s Play Tuesdays!
Ages 10+
Teens are invited to our Community Room on Tuesdays from 3-6pm for all things gaming! We’ll have all your favorite board games and all the exciting video games available on the library’s various gaming systems, including the Switch, Xbox, Playstation 4, and more. Come in, have a snack, and let’s play!
Teen Craft
Ages 12+
Use pony beads pipe cleaners, glue, and paint to make things like bead lizards, flowers, or maybe even the next Mona Lisa! Every Wednesday in the Teen Space, join Ms. Sarah for artistic fun to challenge your mind and your hands. Participate in a guided craft or use the available materials to make anything you want!
Yap and Snack
Ages 12+
On Thursdays, hang out after school in the Teen Space with some good food! Enjoy snacks while watching movies or anime, playing console and PC games, making crafts, or joining a tabletop game. Teens can also earn volunteer hours by helping the Teen Librarian with take-and-make projects.