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!
New Teen Programs for the Summer!
Game Dev Guild
Ready to level up your summer? Join our hands-on coding club on every other Wednesdays! You’ll learn how to design and build your own video games using beginner-friendly platforms like Scratch and Alice.
Paint and Pixels
Create pixel art with Perler beads, build 3D Minecraft-inspired flowers from wooden blocks, experiment with painting, or try your hand at digital illustration on our art tablets every other Wednesday!
Taste Test Government
What’s the best snack? Find out Tuesdays at Taste Test Government, a weekly civic engagement program that invites teens to either fulfill their campaign promises or enact delicious tyranny.
Teen Laser Tag
Pizza, laser tag, and the library—what more could you want? On Fridays: June 27, July 11, July 25, August 8. Guardians are welcome to wait inside during the event.
All Upcoming Teen Programs
Teens Takeover: Traitors and Liars
📅 Thursday, July 10, 2025
🕒 3:00–6:00 PM
🤫 One of us is lying… Think you can spot the impostor? Or bluff your way to victory? 🕵️♀️ Play mind-twisting titles like Werewords: Deluxe Edition, One Night Ultimate Werewolf, Secret Hitler, Betrayal at House on the Hill, and even a few rounds of Among Us on the big screen. 🎭 Deceive, deduce, and survive the night. 🤫
How to DND: Combat Mechanics
🛡️ Learn the ropes of initiative, movement, attacks, and teamwork, then test your skills in a mock encounter! ⚔️ No prior combat experience required—just bring your character and get ready to roll! 🗡️ Walk away confident in D&D combat and ready for real adventuring! 🧙♂️
Teens Takeover: Party Games (and a VR Demo!)
🕹️It’s game night for Teens and Miss Sarah is bringing in her Meta Quest VR headset. If you sign up, you’ll get to try games like Beat Saber, Superhot VR, Job Simulator, and Ragnarock!🎉 VR slots are limited—come early to sign up! 🎮
Teens Takeover: Killer Karaoke Night
🎤 It’s lights, camera… murder! We’ll be solving Hunt A Killer: The Final Act—a murder mystery set at a dramatic talent show where someone didn’t survive their big number. Between clues, grab the mic and sing your heart out with karaoke! 🔪
Teens Takeover: The Amateur (2025)
📽️ Settle in with popcorn and friends as we watch The Amateur (2025), an intense new thriller full of espionage, tension, and high-stakes action! 🎬
Let’s Play Tuesday
🎮 Looking for a place to game with friends this summer? Come to Let’s Play Tuesday at Derby Neck Library, where the whole library turns into a massive game zone! We’ve got 2 Nintendo Switches, 1 Xbox, 1 PlayStation, a driving sim rig, and 90+ board games. 🎲
Taste Test Government
🏛️ What’s the best snack? Find out at Taste Test Government, a weekly civic engagement program that invites teens to the seat of government—to either fulfill their campaign promises or enact delicious tyranny.🍦
Game Dev Guild
💻 Ready to level up your summer? Join our hands-on coding club just for teens! You’ll learn how to design and build your own video games using beginner-friendly platforms like Scratch and Alice. 🎮
Paint and Pixels: Teen Art Hour
🖱️ Create pixel art with Perler beads, build 3D Minecraft-inspired flowers from wooden blocks, experiment with painting, or try your hand at digital illustration on our art tablets! 🎨
Minecraft Club
🧱 Hop into our shared Java Edition Realm and collaborate with other local players! We have 5 Minecraft licenses and public PCs available, but bringing your own device and login is encouraged if possible. Whether you’re crafting epic castles or battling mobs, there’s a place for you here! 🌍
Teen Lasertag: Library Lock-In!
🎯 Pizza, laser tag, and the library—what more could you want? 🔫 Guardians are welcome to wait inside during the event. 🧑🤝🧑
Magic Mondays: MTG Club
🧙♂️ Calling all Planeswalkers! Whether you’re a seasoned spell-slinger or brand new to the game, come play, trade, and build decks with other teen MTG fans. ✨
Manga Mondays: Book Club
🍜Love manga? Join us for Manga Mondays, a chill book club where we talk about our favorite series, discover new ones, and enjoy some delicious snacks like ramen, dumpling miso soup, gyoza, or egg rolls. 📖
Teens Takeover: Cozy Game Night
🎮 Settle in with comforting favorites like Stardew Valley, Animal Crossing, Bear and Breakfast, Overcooked, and more. Prefer board games? We’ve got cozy tabletop picks too, like PARKS and The Game of Life.🧸
How to DND: Character Creation
🧙 Learn D&D basics, design a unique character, and unleash your imagination! Ready to roll for initiative? 🎲