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.
Teen Winter Reading Challenge
January 1st – February 28th
It’s winter in New England. Embrace the cozy life! Stay warm, read for fun, and win prizes.
Participation enters you in the running for free books and an exceptional raffle basket featuring free hardcovers, enticing gift cards and other goodies! You can register on our website, in person, or by emailing jbranciforte@essexlib.org.
Teen Winter Reading Challenge Flyer
Take & Make – Beaded Woodland Creatures
Ages 12-18
Month of January
Grab a supply kit and create. These beaded woodland creatures can stand alone or be turned into a keychain. First come, first served.
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, January 22, 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Thursday, February 12, 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Thursday, February 26, 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.
Junior Librarians
Ages 8-12
Thursday, January 22, 4:00 PM
Discover what it takes to run a library, and have fun doing it! Explore the perks of the job with Ms. Nicole and Ms. Jessica. We’ll have four sessions from January-April.
Registration is required. We ask that you are able to commit to all four sessions.
Teen Art Workshop – Create an Animal Character
Ages 12-18
Saturday, January 24, 1:00 PM
In this class, we’ll learn to draw animal characters with help from Heegyum Kim’s book Draw 62 Animals and Make Them Cute. You’ll leave this quick and fun workshop with a new artistic skill and a piece of art.
All supplies are provided by the library. Registration is encouraged.
Teen Hang Out – ©Super Smash Bros Marathon
Ages 12-18
Saturday, January 24, 2:00 PM
Get involved as favorite gaming icons clash in the ultimate brawl on our projector screen. Come ready to compete with Nintendo Switch! Snacks will be provided.
Registration is encouraged as space is limited.
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.
