Teens

PA Day Chess for Tweens & Teens

Love chess or want to learn how to play? Visit your library to play a few games of chess. For ages 8-18. Registration opens September 6.

Friday, February 3 at 2:00 - 3:00 PM

Email Amber to Register

Teen Gaming

Try out PlayStation VR or enjoy a classic Wii with others at your library! Ages 13-18 can drop-in after school and use the gaming consoles that are set up in the Friends’ Multi-Purpose Room.

Thursday, December 15 between 3:30-5:00 PM

Thursday, January 19 between 3:30-5:00 PM

Thursday, February 23 between 3:30-5:00 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.

Upcoming Dates

Tuesday, December 6 at 3:30 - 4:30 PM

Tuesday, January 17 at 3:30-4:30 PM

Tuesday, February 7 at 3:30-4:30 PM

Tuesday, March 7 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

Visit our TAG's Instagram Page

Teen Book Reviewer

A new, exciting volunteer opportunity! The Teen Book Reviewer will choose a book, graphic novel or book on CD from the library’s collection or an eBook or Audiobook from Overdrive to read and review. The book review can be a short video (under 60 seconds), or a written review of about 100-200 words.

The book review will be posted on the Huntsville Public Library’s Instagram, Facebook and Tiktok, the Huntsville Library Teen’s Instagram, 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