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.
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.
Teen Coding
March 22, 29, April 5, 12
10:30 am - 12 pm
In this club, you will gain hands-on experience in web development, learning the core technologies that power the web: HTML (Hypertext Markup Language), CSS (Cascading Style Sheets), and JavaScript (JS). Through interactive lessons and projects, you will develop the skills needed to design and build fully functional websites. By the end of this program of web development, you will be able to create your own website, incorporating various elements and features to enhance both functionality and user experience! These skills are valuable for various competitions, including the Congressional App Challenge, TSA Webmaster, and more. Throughout the program, you will be introduced to these opportunities, gaining the technical and problem-solving abilities needed to participate and excel in web development challenges.
Led by a NP Teen, this program is for students in grades 6-12
Registration is required and students are expected to attend all four sessions. Please bring a laptop.
College Apps Crash Course - An Evening with Pollak Tutors and The College Atelier
May 6 7:00 - 8:00pm
Join us for a comprehensive workshop designed to introduce students and parents to the college application process. This session will answer all the questions parents and students have about the college application process, including how and when to prepare for standardized tests. Hosted by Pollak Tutors and The College Atelier, the College Apps Crash Course will provide attendees with valuable insights, practical tips, and a clear roadmap for navigating the competitive college admissions landscape.
Teen Craft - Felt Bookmarks
May 18 1:30 - 3:00pm
Make felt bookmarks from one of our templates or create your own design!
For students in grades 6-12.
5th & 6th Grade Book Talk
May 21 3:30 - 4:30pm
Students in 5th and 6th grades are invited to our NEW book group to talk about Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library by Chris Grabenstein, a fun-filled, lightning-fast tale packed with puzzles!
Copies available at the front desk with a library card.
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.
SAT Math Help
SAT Math is on a break for the spring.
- 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.
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.
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
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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