Youth Services – Teens

Upcoming Spring Events

Adulting 101: Hand Sewing and Mending for Teens

Come and learn a few basic hand sewing and mending techniques while you make a custom bag from an upcycled t-shirt.

For students in grades 6-12. Registration is required. Space is limited.

Thursday, April 4 at 7:00 pm. – Click here for more information and to register.

Understanding the Digital SAT

Learn about the fully redesigned and adaptive digital SAT from presenter Eric Hahn of Premier College Prep.

Monday, April 15 at 7:00 pmClick here for more details and to register.

Ongoing Programs

CSI Club

This partnership with the Lower Moreland Police Department meets once a month (10/11, 11/1, 12/6, 1/3, 2/7, 3/13) to learn and practice crime scene skills with real equipment and professional experts.

For students in grades 6-12. Space is limited. Registration is required. Click here for more information and to register.

Middle School Book Club

For each book club event, the books are available to borrow from the Circulation Desk (usually starting one month before) to give students a chance to read the book before attending. At each MSBC, the group will discuss the chosen book and enjoy a book-related craft or activity and snacks. Middle School Book club is for students in grades 6-8.

The next MSBC meeting is on Friday, March 8, at 3:30Click here for more information and to register.

Teen Volunteer Program
Teen Advisory Board

For students in grades 9-12.

Teen Advisory Board/Volunteering during the Academic Year: All high school student volunteering during the academic year is organized through the Teen Advisory Board. The T.A.B. is Huntingdon Valley Library’s group of youth advisors in grades 9-12. T.A.B. meets with library staff once a month to brainstorm ideas, prepare for events, and work on creative projects that improve our library, all while earning service hours! Members of T.A.B. have the opportunity to volunteer through the school year by assisting with programs and events, creating library displays and program materials, and applying for regular in-house library shifts.

*Please Note* The application deadline for the current school year has passed (September 15). Students interested in volunteering this summer or during the 2024-2025 academic year may contact Beth, Head of Teen and Adult Services, at hvlysa@mclinc.org. Applications for summer will go out in April.

Resources for High School Research

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  • POWER Teens – Power Library now has an online resource page just for you! This collection of research databases includes those most useful for high school students for research and writing, including Litfinder. It also features a 24 hour Chat with A Librarian feature for quick reference help any time of day.

Other News

Resources for Tough Topics

Please visit our resource page for information and support in educating yourself about difficult topics such as racism, sexual orientation, gender identity, mental health, and domestic violence. Resources for Tough Topics

Book Recommendations for Teens

YA Book Recommendations – March 2021 – Women writers and Female Protagonists

YA Book Recommendations – February 2021- Amazing Fantasy fiction by Black authors.

YA Book Recommendations – January 2021- Need an escape? Travel to new lands with these books featuring amazing maps.

YA Book Recommendations – November 2020- YALSA Top Ten for Teens

YA Book Recommendations – October 2020- Creepy Halloween Reads.

YA Book Recommendations – September 2020 – For Talk Like a Pirate Day, this video highlights several great sea-faring adventure books from our young adult collection.

eReading for Teens

Still need a Huntingdon Valley library card so you can access our e-resources? You can apply online.

Libby App for OverDrive eBooks!

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The easiest way to access eBooks from the Montgomery County Library District Digital Collection! Online help

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Hoopla is great for audiobooks, comics and graphic novels, Ebooks, music, movies, and shows. During this time borrows have been increased to 6 per month, so enjoy!

Social Media

Follow us on Instagram @HVLTeen for project ideas, book recommendations, programs, and updates.