Teens and tweens
Find digital resources, reading recommendations, leadership opportunities, and special programs for teens and tweens. Our Grants Pass and Illinois Valley branches include a dedicated room for teens, which we’ve stocked with specialized collections of young adult titles.
Recommended reading and more
Teen/Tween Book Boxes
Registrations is full for summer book boxes. Check back in the fall!
Each season, teens and tweens ages 10+ can sign up to receive an age-appropriate book box with one free book and an assortment of goodies to enjoy. There are a limited number of boxes available each time and priority may be given to teens and tweens who have not had a chance to participate in the program yet.
Parent/guardian resources
We all want our youth to grow up happy, healthy, and feeling understood. The library can help.
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Our librarians have curated a collection of fun and engaging online learning resources for young adults.
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Myonna reads
An avid reader, Myonna is a 22-year-old BookTuber based in Michigan and a lover of all things horror, fantasy, and young adult.
Brittany the Bibliophile
Brittany covers a variety of book topics on her YouTube, such as YA book hauls, read-a-longs, bookshelf tours, and discussions for writers.
Jesse the Reader
A young adult book lover, Jesse is known for his high energy YA reviews, as well as his fun and original reading challenges and book tag videos.
Volunteer opportunities
Gain the skills and experience needed to boost resumes and college applications all while making friends at the library. Email us at info@josephinelibrary.org to fill out an application or for more information about volunteer opportunities for teens.