The Teens Talk social media series will highlight local teens as they share experiences and ideas on issues they are passionate about. Talks will be featured on The City Library's Instagram Reels once a week during the months of November, January, and April.

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Teen Squad is The City Library's volunteer opportunity for teens. We're taking on volunteers during the school year! If you're in grades 7–12, you can experience behind-the-scenes library work while pursuing a library-related project of your own choosing. You'll be matched with one of our Librarians, who will guide you in regular meetings.

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THROUGH FEB 28, 2023

Teen Zine Team is a weekly online hangout session where teens can meet new people, and get creative! Teens with any level of artistic experience are welcome in this inclusive, casual group. Sign up to receive your own zine-making kit, with scissors, glue, collage paper, stickers, gel pens, and instructions.

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EVERY THU
4–5PM

MAIN LIBRARY, TEEN LOUNGE

Kids Café offers free snacks for kids and teens up to age 18. Kids Café is available at three of our locations. This service is provided in partnership with the Utah Food Bank.

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FREE
SNACKS FOR KIDS AND TEENS

Track your reading, earn prizes, and have a keepsake to look back on after graduation. You can pick up your free 100 Books journal at any City Library location, or register for a digital tracker at slcpl.beanstack.org.

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START YOUR READING JOURNEY TODAY!

The City Library’s new Teen Blog is a digital space designed just for teens. Our Teen Librarians will regularly update the blog with DIY projects you can do from home, virtual events, reading recommendations, articles, and more!

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CITY LIBRARY TEENS

Teens, The City Library is looking for your creations to highlight on our new Teen Blog and other online collections! Showcase your work, show off your skills, and be a part of this special city-wide collection.

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SUBMIT ORIGINAL ART, WRITING, MUSIC, VIDEO, OR PHOTOGRAPHY.

EBOOKS AND AUDIOBOOKS

The City Library's connection to Libby provides cardholders with access to free downloads of eBooks, Audiobooks, and Magazines.

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CURIOSITY IS THE WICK IN THE CANDLE OF LEARNING.

WILLIAM ARTHUR WARD

The City Library's app makes it easy to search the Library's catalog on the go, see items you have checked out, and place holds. You can access mobile-friendly versions of the Digital Library's online resources, use your Library card's barcode right from the app, and so much more!

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