Teens
Join our Youth Services Librarian, Amber, for enjoyable activities just for teens!
Phone the circulation desk at 705-789-5232 ext. 3402 or 3403 to register.
Spring activities opens Wednesday, April 2.

Chess for Tweens & Teens
Love chess or want to learn how to play? Visit your library to play a few games of chess.
Ages 8-18. Please register in advance. Registration for Spring dates opens March 5. Drop-ins welcome.
Tuesday, February 18 at 3:45-4:45 PM
Tuesday, April 22 at 3:45-4:45 PM
Tuesday, June 3 at 3:45-4:45 PM
Phone the library to register - 705-789-5232

Nerf Capture the Flag for Teens
Join us for an action-packed game of capture the flag, taking control of the library after hours. We’ll provide nerf guns and safety glasses!
Ages 13-18. Space is limited, registration required, opens Wednesday, February 5.
Thursday, March 13 at 5:45-7:30 PM
Phone the library to register - 705-789-5232
Teen Gaming
Try out PlayStation VR or enjoy playing Nintendo Switch on the big screen with others at your library! Ages 12-18 can drop-in and use the gaming consoles that are set up in the Friends’ Multi-Purpose Room.
Wednesday, April 16 at 4:00-5:30 PM
Wednesday, May 21 at 4:00-5:30 PM
Wednesday, June 4 at 4:00-5:30 PM

Teen Advisory Group (TAG)
High school students in the Huntsville area are welcome to join TAG. TAG members chat about what they are reading, help with book displays, share their ideas, and earn community involvement hours by participating in meetings. Contact Youth Services Librarian to join or just come to a TAG meeting!
Upcoming Dates
Tuesday, February 11 at 3:30-4:30 PM
Tuesday, April 15 at 3:30-4:30 PM
Tuesday, May 20 at 3:30-4:30 PM
Tuesday, June 10 at 3:30-4:30 PM
TAG Goodreads Bookshelf
Our teens love to read! Check out their recommendations on their Goodreads Bookshelf. They are always adding new titles, so be sure to check back often!
Visit the TAG Goodreads Bookshelf
TAG Instagram
Teen Book Reviewer
The Teen Book Reviewer will choose a book, from the library’s collection or an eBook/Audiobook from Libby to read and review. The book review can be a written review of about 100-200 words or a short video (under 60 seconds).
The book review will be posted on the Huntsville Public Library’s social media, and the written review posted to Teen Advisory Group’s Goodreads bookshelf. The Teen Book Reviewer receives 5 hours of community volunteer service for each review.
Reviews are submitted to Amber, Youth Services Librarian.
Apply to be a Teen Book Reviewer
Responsibilities
- Read a book from the Library’s collection
- Record a short review (under 60 seconds)
- Or write a book review (100-200 words)
- Submit book review to Youth Services Librarian
Skills/Knowledge
- Ability to work independently
- Teen volunteer must be between the ages of 14-18
Library Hours
Day | Hours |
Sunday | CLOSED |
Monday | 10 AM - 6 PM |
Tuesday | 10 AM - 6 PM |
Wednesday | 10 AM - 6 PM |
Thursday | 10 AM - 6 PM |
Friday | 10 AM - 6 PM |
Saturday | 10 AM - 4 PM |
Drop Box is available 24/7
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