Teen Services

Teens play board games in the library's teen section

COLLECTIONS

Book Lists

Text: This Month's Staff Picks. Links to Teen Services Staff Picks book list.

Text: Horror Book List. Links to Teen Horror Book List

Text: Mysteries and Thrillers. Links to Teen Mysteries and Thrillers Book List

Text: Spooky Tales Book List. Links to Teen Spooky Tales Book List

Text: Classic Banned Books. Links to Teen services classic banned books book list

Text: Tennessee R.E.A.D.S.: Regional eBook and Audiobook Download System. Access free ebooks and audiobooks through Tennessee's Overdrive platform, Tennessee R.E.A.D.S. Sign in with your library card number to borrow digital books, magazines, and streaming videos. Links to Tennessee READS

Book Bundles

Book Bundles are batches of books and/or media on a theme or topic, hand-picked for you by a librarian.

To learn more and order one for yourself, visit our Book Bundles page or call Teen Services at (423) 434-4349.

An example of a book bundle from teen services, put together around the theme "thriller"

ONLINE RESOURCES

Text: Research help: Browse by topic and learn more about trending issues. Links to Gale in context.

Text: ebooks for teens: find ebooks and audiobooks for teens. Links to READS digital library.

Text: Career and Test Prep: Get Help with college prep, jobs, and more. Links to Testing & Education Reference Center

TEEN AREA

We have a dedicated space just for teens. The area has tables, comfy chairs, and a window seat for students to study and read. Board and video games are also available for groups to use in the teen space.

A girl sits and reads on a sofa in the library teen area

PROGRAMS

Events

We offer teen events throughout the year, including book clubs, game nights, craft events, and more.

See our online calendar for upcoming events.

Teen Advisory Board

Are you a teen who wants to be involved in the decision-making process for teen materials and programs? Join Teen Advisory Board!

For more information, call Teen Services at (423) 434-4349 or
email Amy Taylor.

Teens sit at tables and on a sofa in the teen area

Volunteer Opportunities

We offer a volunteer program for teens who want to give back to their community or fulfill school service requirements.

For more information on volunteering at the Library, call Teen Services at (423) 434-4349, email Amy Taylor, or download the teen volunteer brochure.