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TWEENS & TEENS
“People say that life is the thing, but I prefer reading.”
― Logan Pearsall Smith
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100 Books Before High School Graduation
Ongoing, beginning in March 2023
Butlerlibrary.beanstack.org
Registration is now open for 100 Books Before High School Graduation. Any child from grades 3-12 is eligible to participate in this program. If your child has already completed 500 Books Before 5th Grade, this program is the next step. Log the books your child reads, or that others read to your child, to earn virtual badges, a chance to win small prizes from Ms. Tiffany's prize bin, and to place your personalized woodland critter on our Reading Tree mural. Register your child at Beanstack: butlerlibrary.beanstack.org.
For more info contact Ms. Tiffany at tharkleroad@bcfls.org.
Teen Zone
Tween programs are for students in grades 4 to 6.
Teen programs are for individuals in grades 7 to 12.
Video Games
The library has an Xbox and Wii, along with many games for each, that only teens are allowed to use. Contact Ms. Tiffany for information on availability.
Board Games
Play one of our many board games with your friends at the library.
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Recommended Websites
KDL What’s Next: Books in Series Database
The What's Next®: Books in Series database helps you search series fiction. A series is two or more books linked by character(s), settings, or other common traits.
Goodreads
This is a free website for book lovers. Imagine it as a large library that you can wander through and see everyone's bookshelves, their reviews, and their ratings. You can also post your own reviews and catalog what you have read, are currently reading, and plan to read in the future.
Epic Reads
This site has tons of info graphics, book lists, blog posts, cover reveals, quizzes, and so much more fun stuff about books and pop culture.
Teenreads
Commentary, news, interviews and reviews from leading authors for teen readers.
Do Something
Do Something is a non-profit organization with the goal of motivating young people to take action around social changes through volunteering, national campaigns and grants for projects that make an impact.
AudiobooksSYNC
AudiobookSYNC is a free summer audiobook program from AudioFile Magazine for teens 13+ that gives away two paired audiobook downloads a week.
YA Books Central
YABC is one of the largest social networks for tweens and teens who love books! You can read book reviews by the staff editors or write your own. Join discussions about your favorite books and enter to win more in the monthly giveaways.
Jobs for Teens HQ
This site is dedicated to helping teens find jobs. Getting a job is tough, but getting a job when you have little or no experience makes it even tougher. Jobs for Teens HQ is working to change that.
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