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.

Unofficial Battle of the Books

Join Josephine Community Library for the Unofficial Battle of the Books. Students in 3rd–12th grade can read books, earn prizes, and have fun!

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Teen/Tween Book Boxes

Registrations is FULL!

Each season, teens and tweens ages 10+ can sign up to receive an age-appropriate book box with one free book, an assortment of goodies to enjoy, and an invitation to an exclusive party. 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.

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Young Willamette Writers

Young Willamette Writers is a free organization for middle school and high school students. They offer monthly workshops in-person and online with published authors, submissions to the Young Willamette Writers yearly journal, and opportunities to attend the Willamette Writers Conference.

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.

Programs/events
Learn more about our volunteer programs for teens/tweens, such as the VolunTEEN advisory board (TAB) and our VolunTEEN program. LEARN MORE

Consumer Confidence Comics

Available in English and Spanish (and doubling as a coloring book for when you want to unwind with some educational reading), this comic will help you confidently tackle the complicated transaction of buying a used car. Pick up a copy at your preferred library branch.

YouthLine: A teen crisis helpline

YouthLine is a free, confidential teen-to-teen crisis and help line. Call, text, chat, or email them with anything that may be bothering you.

Access for minors

The library supports the intellectual freedom of minors as recommended by the American Library Association and library board of directors. See the library’s policies including the ALA Free Access for Minors policy.