Upcoming Programs for Teens
Teen Zone
Lawrence Branch
Hang out with us after school! Teens age 13-18 are welcome to join us for snacks, coloring, video games, and board games.
Teen: Page By Page - Book Folding 101
Glendale Branch
Unleash your creativity as you fold, crease, and shape pages into unique designs to take home as we upcycle old books into works of art!
Teen Zone
East Washington Branch
Tweens and teens in grades 6-12 are invited to hang out and join us for art projects, games, studying, reading, and snacks.
e-Books & Streaming
Download and stream millions of e-books, movies, music, and more instantly for free with your IndyPL Library card. No late fees, no worries. See all of our e-books and streaming platforms or browse these collection specifically for teens:
- OverDrive e-Books & Audiobooks for Teens
- OverDrive Magazines for Kids & Teens
- EBSCO e-Books for High School
Get Reading Recommendations from Library Staff
Are you looking for more reading recommendations? We can help! What We're Reading for Teens shares our most current reading suggestions or browse through all of our booklists for teens.
- Staff Picks 2024- Best of Teen
- A Bit of Funny With Your Fantasy - YA Picks
- Books for Teen Aspiring Writers
- Contemporary LGBTQ+ Latine Books for Teens
- Horror Comics for Tweens and Teens
- Indigenous Speculative Fiction for Teens
- Inspired by Jane Austen's Emma
- K-Pop Comebacks
- Magic and Mists and Merlins
- More Cat Manga!
- Moving Toward a Low Waste Future
- Short Story Horror for Teens
- Spanish Teen Fiction
- Sports Manga & Anime
- Star Wars and Star Wars Adjacent Books for Teens!
- Stitching with Sashiko
- Teen Books Featuring Podcasts
- Teen Books that Touch on America as a Nation of Immigrants
- Teen Coming Out Stories
- Teen Fiction Without Romance
- Teen Quick Reads Collection
- Teen Snow White Retellings
- Time Travel Graphic Novels for Teens
- What Does It Mean to Be Human, Anyway? for Teens
100 Books Before Graduation
Read 100 books before graduating from high school and receive prizes as you work toward the goal. Prizes will be awarded after reading 10, 25, 50, 75 and 100 books! Most importantly, students will expand their mind, vocabulary, critical thinking, and test scores! This program is for students in grades 6-12. Learn more about 100 Books Before Graduation and register.
Books Unbanned e-Collection for Teens from the Brooklyn Public Library
"Brooklyn Public Library (BPL) is adding our voice to those fighting for the rights of teens nationwide to read what they like, discover themselves, and form their own opinions. Inspired by the American Library Association's Freedom to Read Statement, BPL's Books Unbanned initiative is a response to an increasingly coordinated and effective effort to remove books tackling a wide range of topics from library shelves."
For a limited time, individuals ages 13-21 from across the country can apply for a free electronic library card. This card allows access to BPL's full e-book collection and learning databases. To apply, email Books Unbanned. The free library card is valid for one year. You can use it to check out from the Library's archive of 350,000 e-books; 200,000 audiobooks and over 100 databases.
Teen Advisory Boards
At many of our locations, teen advisory groups get directly involved directly with the library by providing insight into teen interests. Through regular meetings, the groups also plan and executes programs for other teens, and assist with displays and books lists. The group setting allows teens to have responsibilities and work with teens outside their regular sphere. Call your local branch to find out more.
Online Resources
You can use your library card to access several different databases and online learning modules for both homework or fun. Here are a couple popular choices. You can see our complete listing here divided into several helpful categories like Arts & Entertainment, Auto Repar, Homework Help Grades 6-12, and more.
DrivingTest.org BMV practice exams, along with additional resources on everything from what to wear on testing day to common testing mistakes. With further practice tests for motorcycle driving or commercial driving licenses, this is your one-stop shop. You can also read or download the Indiana Driver's Handbook.
Need help? Ask a Library staff member at any of our locations or call, text or email Ask-a-Librarian. Additionally, the Tinker Station helpline at (317) 275-4500 is also available. It is staffed by device experts who can answer questions about how to read, watch and listen on a PC, tablet or phone.
Volunteering
Calling all teens (14-17)! Are you looking for a way to complete your service hours or boost your college applications? Or maybe you’d like to support literacy efforts in your community. Consider connecting with your local library for a few hours a week. Learn more about volunteering.