Teen Page
The Keene Public Library is committed to providing materials, resources, and programs specific to the needs and interests of our teen community.
Browse below for recommended reading lists, online databases, weekly and upcoming events, and other tools the library provides for both the enrichment and enjoyment of our young adult population.
Download eBooks and eAudio from New Hampshire Downloadable Books
Want to learn a new language? Visit Transparent Language Online.
Design something amazing using Tinkercad.com
- Design challenge for the Spring – design a sign of Spring
- If you’re new to3D modeling, visit Tinkercad.com, create an account, and use the tutorials found under the LEARN tab on the top toolbar to learn how to place, view, move, rotate, and group objects
- Think of signs you’ve seen that Spring is coming. Have you see geese or robins? Have you noticed early flowers or frogs? What does the coming of Spring mean to you?
- Choose a sign of Spring you would like to design and think about how you can create it as a 3D model
- Begin creating your design in Tinkercad.com
- When your design is complete, email it to jfee@ci.keene.nh.us and Jay, the Teen Services Librarian will print it for you
Make a craft – there are many crafts that can be made with household supplies
- Kumihimo Round Braids – Cut a small piece of cardboard or a cereal box into an octagon and find a few pieces of string to make a braid into a bracelet, necklace, bookmark, etc…
- How to Make a Paper Airplane – try out these different paper airplane designs. Which worked best? What was the farthest you flew one? Let us know.
More to come….
Check out the new Teen Space located on the West St. side of the main Adult Room. This area provides furniture, computers, and programming for middle and high schoolers between the ages of 11 and 19. The Young Adult collection is available for everyone to browse and borrow, including material shelved within the Teen Space.
Looking for something to do after school or for a cool place away from the summer heat? Come hang out, use the computers (all loaded with Minecraft, Roblox, and Fortnite), color, or play games like Superfight, Flux, or Betrayal in the House on the Hill.
And we’d love to hear from you. Visit the Teen Services desk and tell us what you think of the new look, make suggestions for the space, collection, and programming, and invite your friends to meet you at the new Teen Space.
Book Suggestions
Don’t know what to read next? Are you a romantic? Or more inclined toward the dystopian? Or maybe you prefer a good sports novel. Click a genre heading below to view a printable reading suggestion list where we hope you will find your next great read. If you’re looking for the next book in a series, use your library card to access NoveList Plus or visit FantasticFiction to look up book titles, authors, or series by name.
Awards
- Alex Awards
- Edwards Award
- Morris Award
- Nonfiction Award
- Odyssey Award
- Printz Award
- The Flume: NH Teen Reader’s Choice Award
- Green Mountain Book Award – Reader’s choice award for Vermont students in grades 9 – 12.
Keene Middle School Suggested Summer Reading Lists
- Grade 6
- Grade 7
- Grade 8
- Keene Middle School Summer Reading Webpage
Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA)
- 2022 Teens’ Top Ten Nominees
- 2021 Teens’ Top Ten Winners
- YALSA’s Ultimate Teen Book Shelf
- Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults
- Best Fiction for Young Adults
- Great Graphic Novels for Teens
- Outstanding Books for the College Bound
- Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers
- Teens’ Top Ten
Teen Scene
- 2023
- 2022
Genre Lists
Biography
Contemporary Realistic Fiction
Dystopian
Fantasy
Ghost Stories
Horror
Humor
Graphic Novels
Historical Fiction
Local YA Authors
Magazines
Mystery
Nonfiction
Poetry
Science Fiction
Short Stories
Sports
Steampunk
Supernatural
Homework Help/Digital Resources
Need some help with your homework? Check out these databases offering homework tutoring, access to research articles, and tech training.
Gale Virtual Reference Library
Gale Virtual Reference Library is “a database of encyclopedias and specialized reference sources for multidisciplinary research. These reference materials once were accessible only in the library, but now you can access them online from the library or remotely 24/7.” Includes sources in medicine, law, environment, business, history, literature, science, and more.
Go to Transparent Language Online
Transparent Language Online provides an effective and engaging experience for language learners looking to build their vocabulary, practice their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, and maintain what they learn. With courses and supplemental resources in 110+ languages, Transparent Language Online can be accessed anytime, anywhere, on almost any device.
Looking forward to some freedom and adventure? Check out the database below to begin preparing for your NH driver’s test.
Driving-tests.org offers 10 car practice tests, 6 motorcycle practice tests, 1 commercial driver’s license practice test, 2 online drivers’ manuals (car & motorcycle), and an FAQ section with DMV-related questions and answers specific to New Hampshire.
eBooks and eAudio
Interested in downloading audiobooks and ebooks, or joining an online book club? Check out the links below to gain access to these digital resources for your reading (and listening) pleasure.
New Hampshire Downloadable Books
Go to Overdrive for Young Adult audiances
You can also use your KPL card to access thousands of downloadable audiobooks, as well as eBooks for Kindles, Nooks, iPads, PCs, Macs, Sony Readers, and other reading devices. Use this link to browse over 2,000 young adult audiobooks and eBooks and download them to your device for your enjoyment anywhere, anytime. Available 24/7. Now includes magazines!
Click here to sign into hoopla
Hoopla offers thousands of music albums, eBooks, audiobooks, and comics, all available for mobile and online access. Keene Public Library cardholders can download the free hoopla digital mobile app on their Android or iOS device or visit hoopladigital.com to begin enjoying thousands of titles — from major Hollywood studios, record companies, and publishers — available to borrow 24/7 for instant streaming or temporary downloading to their smartphones, tablets, and computers.
Programs and Events
Visit keenepubliclibrary.org to see upcoming teen events at the Keene Public Library.
Thursdays
Teen Gaming Drop-In 3:30pm – 5:30pm ~Teens ages 11-19 are welcome to game together every Thursday after school in the Teen Space! Check out our Nintendo Switch and play Super Smash Bros Ultimate, Mario Kart, or a variety of other games. You’re also welcome to break out one of our many board games, or you can even bring one of your own games to share (must be rated Teen or below)!