Teens

June 19th commemorates Juneteenth, a day in 1865 when enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas finally learned of their freedom more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. On June 17, 2021 President Joe Biden signed the bill making Juneteenth a federal holiday, the first since Martin Luther King Jr. Day was designated in 1983. If you would like to learn more about Juneteenth, follow the links below. For Kids: Sesame Street: Let's Celebrate Juneteenth Song |

Nuestra inscripción al Programa de Lectura de Verano 2024 comienza el Lunes 17 de Junio. Para niños, adolescentes, y adultos! Los niños...

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AAPI for short). Celebrating the cultural heritage of over 75 countries, AAPI...

This April, in celebration of National Poetry Month, we will be creating "guessing" haiku poetry about an animal or a place in nature....

Did you know we have print magazines of all sorts at the Milne Public Library? With your library card you also have access to the free app Libby. On Libby you will find hundreds of magazine titles that range from crafts, movie and music news, food and lifestyle, and plenty of titles specifically for kids and teens. At the end of this blog, I have included quick links to teen magazines that can only be found online. There is a magazine out there for everyone! A Selection of

This month and every month, enjoy a great selection of Y.A. book by Black authors.

Every year, the American Library Association celebrates the best of the best for children and teens with the Youth Media Awards. These...

Growing up in the early 70s was tough. The only video game was Pong (or a derivative of it), and if you didn't have a console you had to...

"Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions." -Dalai Lama Whether you are looking for a little peace of mind or are searching for a bigger meaning to life, we have a collection of books that might help you along the way! Explore the different titles in the Teen Breathe Be You book series or read the reflections of actress, Jenna Ortega (yes, the actress who played Wednesday Addams wrote a book!).

The winners of the Goodreads Choice Awards 2023 have been announced! Almost 6 million votes were cast, resulting in a list of the best...

Did you know that the Milne Public Library has a collection of books in international languages? Thanks to funding by Friends of the...

Since 1988, the Harvey Awards have been one of the comic world's most prestigious achievements. This year's awards have recently been announced, and we have compiled all the nominees for each category below for you to browse! If you are interested in a title, just click the book cover to be taken to our catalog where you can request a copy for yourself. Categories below include 'Book of the Year', 'Best Children's or Young Adult Book', 'Best Manga', and 'Best International Bo

National Hispanic Heritage Month honors the cultures and contributions of both Hispanic and Latino Americans as we celebrate heritage...

Did you know that 56% of banned titles are written for the Young Adult audience? Celebrate your right to read with a selection of books...

Visit these online resources geared to teens... The Clay Center for Young Healthy Minds, based Massachusetts General Hospital, is a free...

Continue your creative crocheting journey with a selection of books from our arts & crafts collection. Find this adorable bat in Pica Pau...

April 23-29 is Disability Book Week, a celebration of disability inclusion and diversity in literature! How can you participate in...

As spring slowly arrives, we look back at all the wonderful Winter Wishes you have decorated our winter tree with. Some wishes are easier...

The Milne Public Library Teen Room has a wide array of Young Adult books that reflect Black life, past and present. Below are a selection of newer titles in our collection. Want more information? Scroll down for some links to useful resources! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For further information, please take a look at the following links: Visit Teen Vogue to learn more about the cr

There was something for everyone at our annual Halloween Party this year! Whether you were in the mood for treats, an Escape Room, or a...