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Koza Family Teen Center
The Teen Center is a space just for teens grades 7-12 (ages 12-18) to hangout on the second floor of the Library. It’s open whenever the Library is open.
Come during Tech Times to play video games on the big screen and check out laptops.
Ongoing events
Teen writing hangout
Thursdays 4 - 5pm, Teen Space & Zoom
Join Matthew and Adam from 1-Week Critique and develop your creative writing skills. No writing experience is necessary and all materials will be provided.
Teen create-it hangout
Wednesdays 5 - 6pm, Teen Space
Come create an art or craft project. All supplies will be provided and no experience is necessary.
Request the Teen Librarian
Would you like the Teen Librarian to visit your school to talk about services and resources? Or would you like a group tour of the Teen Center? Contact Victoria the Teen Librarian at victoria-fernandez@icpl.org to schedule.
2022 Teen Writing Contest Winners
9th-12th grade
1st place
Jaden S
Read Jaden's entry
2nd place
Ash B
Read Ash's entry
7th-8th grade
1st place
Evy M
Read Evy's entry
2nd place
Casper N
Read Casper's entry
2022 Teen Art Contest Winners
15-18
1st place
2nd place
Honorable mention
12-14
1st place
2nd place
Honorable mention
Digital Library
OverDrive for Teens
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Brainfuse HelpNow
Free online tutoring and additional resources
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