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For Teens

The New Providence Memorial Library has programs and services for teens in middle and high school, grades 6-12. Use the quick links below to jump to the info you need! We're always updating our Teen Calendar with new programs, so be sure to check out the full listing HERE. Scroll down this page for more details.

 neon star Sign up to be a Teen Volunteer

Applications are now being accepted for New Providence Teens in grades 8-12 who wish to volunteer with our Lego, STEAM, and Knitting Clubs. We are also looking for Teens to write for our Book Review Blog. For more information visit our Teen Volunteer page.

 neon star Teen Winter Reading Challenge : January 5 - February 28

  • Reading log now available here.

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neon star Teen Book Talk : Sunday February 9 at 2pm

Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to join us to talk about They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera.

Adam Silvera reminds us that there’s no life without death and no love without loss in this devastating yet uplifting story about two people whose lives change over the course of one unforgettable day.

We'll enjoy snacks and hot chocolate while we discuss the book.

Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for a copy of the book. Register online.

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neon star Midterm Study Space

  • The Conti or Coddington Room will be open for high school students to study for midterms 
    • Saturday January 18: 10-4:30pm
    • Sunday January 19: 1-4:30pm
    • Tuesday January 21: 3:30-8:30pm
    • Wednesday January 22 3-5pm
    • Thursday January 23: 12-5pm
    • Saturday January 25 10-4:30pm
    • Sunday January 26 1-4:30pm

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neon star February Teen Take Out Box

  • Sign up opens on January 23. Register online.
  • Boxes will be ready for pick up on February 27 at 3 pm.

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neon star Writing Wizards - Tuesdays 4 - 5 pm

  • For students in grades 3-7
  • Improve your writing skills with help from local high school students!
  • Register online.

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  neon star SAT Math Help

  • Tutoring sessions for high school students who are looking for help with the math portion of the SAT.
  • High school students will take a practice test and discuss the sections they need help with.
  • Please bring a laptop/tablet and a notebook.
  • High school students only, please.
  • Register online.

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neon star Join the Math Club!

  • Join the NP Math Club every Friday from 3:50-4:45. Hone your problem-solving skills while meeting with other math enthusiasts. 
  • Run by NP Teens, open to all students in grades 2-12.
  • Register online.

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neon star Join the Chess Club!

  • Every Monday! Open to Kids, Teens & Adults
  • Instruction @ 4:30-5:30, Games @5:30
  • Run by New Providence Teens enthusiastic to teach & share chess knowledge & fun!
  • No registration required. Questions? Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

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Don't forget about all the great digital downloads that are available through the Library, too!

  • Comics Plus for digital comics, graphic novels, and manga without any waitlists or montly limits.
  • Libby by Overdrive for ebooks and audiobooks
  • Kanopy for independent films and documentaries
  • BrainFuse for FREE live online tutoring
  • LinkedIn Learning with more than 3,000 online courses in a wide variety of subjects

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Discover, Collaborate, Connect

Your Library is the place to be!

We love seeing so many people in our thriving New Providence community using the Library. Our numbers have never been higher! Whether you come to the library to sit and read, stay and work, attend programs, discuss great books, listen to author talks, meet with special interest groups, borrow materials, or shop in our bookstore, we love seeing you here!

It is clear that our library provides so many things for different groups of people. We appreciate every child, student, teen, adult, and senior who comes through our door and becomes part of our library family. We hope you'll join us!

~ Stacey Maisch, Library Director