Teen Summer Announcement:
Get ready for a summer of prizes with the Essex Library! Students ages 12 – 18 that participate in our summer reading challenge will earn free pizza, ice cream, and books. Visit the library to spin our prize wheel and earn extra raffle tickets toward our grand prize.
Put it on your calendar, the Teen Summer Reading Challenge begins June 10th and runs through August 26th!
Dungeons & Dragons (Teens)
Ages 13-18
Thursday, May 22, 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Thursday, June 12, 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Thursday, June 26, 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Thursday, July 10, 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Thursday, July 24, 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Thursday, August 14, 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Thursday, August 28, 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.
Buddy Up!
Ages 13 – 18
Earn community service hours and share friendship, fluency, and confidence with an elementary aged book buddy here at the Essex Library. Each teen volunteer (aged 13-18) is paired with a younger reader (aged 4-8) for a relaxed hour of literacy fun. Ms. Jess and Ms. Nicole will provide the supplies, activities, and environment, but most of your time will be spent reading aloud with a younger student.
Registration is required to ensure that each reader is matched with a mentor.
YA Book Society – Snack and Chat
Ages 12+
Are you a book lover? An avid reader? Perhaps you relate to your favorite book in a very real way. We have a lot to talk about. Welcome to YA Book Society. We gather to chat about favorite teen titles and learn about upcoming releases. We host special guests and focus on “Society Selections.”
Book Society members get first dibs on our collection of new YA library books, help us write shelf talkers and enjoy bookish prizes like galleys (advanced reader copies) sent by publishers. Snack and chat with us. Become a part of our literary squad!
Take & Make – Painted Photo Frame
Ages 12+
Month of May
Photo memories are made magic with a hand painted wooden frame for your desk. Grab a kit bag and design away! The Teen Department creates a monthly series of free take and make art projects for our crew.
Ages 12+ please. 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.
Volunteers Needed!
We can’t create a dynamic Young Adult Department without your help. Earn an hour of community service by submitting a Teen Services Survey or Teen Book Review. Both of these opportunities can be found on our website or in paper format in the Teen Department of our library.
We are always looking for volunteers ages 12+ for different events and Teen Space projects. Contact Jessica, our Teen Librarian through email at jbranciforte@essexlib.org.
