Teen Book Box
Reader Subscription Service
Ages 12-18
Reserve a Teen Book Box on our website by filling out our Book Box form and our Teen Librarian will use your reading preferences to create a subscription box just for you.
Included in your package will be a book or two tailored to your reading preferences, a themed snack, and other small goodies. Your box will be set aside and checked out to you on our hold shelf. This is a zero pressure individualized guide for finding a new favorite book.
First come, first served. Our number of boxes per month is limited.
Gratitude Wall – Interactive Display
Ages 12-18
Month of November
Contribute to our gratitude display by adding a sticky note to our wall of people, places and books that we’re grateful for.
Participation enters you into a raffle to receive a prize. We’re most grateful for you!
Take & Make – Harvest Gnomes
Ages 12-18
Month of November
Create a miniature wooden harvest gnome. We’ll provide the materials, you provide the creativity.
First come, first serve. Send a photo to jbranciforte@essexlib.org or show us your finished project for a chance to be honored in our crafty D.I.Y. hall of fame.
Dungeons & Dragons (Teens)
Ages 13-18
Thursday, November 13, 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Thursday, November 20, 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Thursday, December 11, 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Thursday, December 18, 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Come create your own character and join the adventure where we will fight monsters and explore new lands. Both new and experienced players are welcome. These sessions are for teen players.
Sessions held on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month, unless otherwise noted. Registration encouraged. New players welcome.
Teen Cooking Class – Mini Pies
Ages 12-18
Saturday, November 8, 2:00 PM
Want to bring something to the table this autumn holiday? Learn to make mini pies with us! Tasting and testing is encouraged. Leave our workshop with a grocery list and set of recipes to perfect your new skill.
Registration is encouraged. Please include food allergies during registration. We always do our best to accommodate!
Teen Advisory Board
Ages 13-18
Saturday, November 8, 3:00 PM
We have open seats in our Teen Advisory Board! We’re recruiting teens of all ages to help us make the library a better place for young adults.
Help us choose books, plan programs, design the teen department and mentor young readers, all the while earning volunteer service hours. Snacks provided. Registration is encouraged as space is limited.
Teen Retreat
Ages 12-18
Monday, November 10, 4:00 – 5:00 PM
In this low pressure silent book club, readers gather for a cozy experience in the teen area of the library. Enjoy lo-fi background music and refreshments and hang with friends. Bring whatever you’d like to read or grab from a display.
Read quietly with the option of trading book recommendations and know that snacks, prizes and giveaway books are always on the table!
Teen Friendsgiving
Grades 7 – 12
Saturday, November 22, 2:00 PM
We’ll be airing old episodes of a beloved 90’s sitcom on the big screen and enjoying delicious food together on the Saturday following Thanksgiving. Registration is encouraged.
Teen Volunteer Program
Ages 12-18
The Essex Library Teen Department is looking for young adult volunteers. All teen volunteers are trained to help us organize our book collection, review new book possibilities, design displays, and create art used in the Teen area and at the front desk. There are also opportunities to mentor younger children and to help our Teen Librarian develop and run programs.
Being a library volunteer looks great on your resume, helps with job experience, and delivers an avenue to help your peers and the greater community.
