Welcome to the Teen Department!

The teen department includes a Teen Zone just for teens in grades 6-12. Teens have the opportunity to attend monthly programs or clubs, including a teen leadership council. The Teen Zone is equipped with four computers, three study tables, and a gaming area to play PS3, PS4, or Nintendo Switch games. Click the links below to learn more about what we offer teens in the Sugar Grove community. 

Programs

Book Lists

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Register for Teen Email Newsletter

Teen Online Resources 

Our librarians searched the internet for you! Here is a roundup of some of the best digital content out there right now: 

Authors on Instagram & More!

• Stimola Literary Studio Live - live stream events by professional authors and illustrators
• Epic Reads: 15 YA Authors To Follow on Instagram
• Draw Everyday with Jarrett J. Krosoczka
• Lamar Giles Instagram Q & A
• Kwame Alexander Q & A Session
• Dan Gutman Reads Aloud
• Levar Burton Reads
• Author KA Holt reads an excerpt from her novel-in-verse, House Arrest
• Mae Respicio reads a few pages & shares a quick, fun writing prompt
• Illustrator Kelley McMorris shares how she illustrates a book cover
• Diary Writing Prompt with Veera Hiranandani

Free Books

• Audible Stories - Free Audio Books
• Simon Teen Free Reads

Covid-19 Resource Guide

• University of Illinois Teen Covid-19 Resource Guide

Teen Zone (CLOSED DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC)

The Teen Zone is for tweens and teens in grades 6-12 to hang out, play video games, use the computer, and study.

What's inside?

• Magazines
• Three study tables with four chairs each
• Gaming center with Nintendo Switch, Playstation 3, and Playstation 4 gaming consoles, and four red gaming chairs 
• Four computers equipped with Windows 10, Microsoft Office suite, and Minecraft Education Edition.
• Coloring books and materials
• Lap Desks
• Most teen programs are held in this room.