Teens

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🍂📚New November Novels

Get first dibs on November's newest teen titles. Who knows? Your next favourite read could be on the shelf!

Books We Wish Were Movies 📚🎥

Check out these fiction titles we loved so much we wish they were movies, too!

Loud for Libraries🗣️📢

Celebrate Ontario Public Library Week (Oct. 18-24) with these stories about libraries that will make you want to raise your voice and cheer!

If you liked Hunger Games ⚠️

These books about teens surviving in bleak, dystopian worlds are filled with complex characters, action and even a little romance!

Explore our Shelves for Something New!

🍂📚New November Novels

Get first dibs on November's newest teen titles. Who knows? Your next favourite read could be on the shelf!

Books We Wish Were Movies 📚🎥

Check out these fiction titles we loved so much we wish they were movies, too!

Join Us On Discord

Join our virtual hangout space for Oshawa Teens on Discord! Not sure what Discord is? No problem! Check out discord.com for more information.

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Programs

Teen Programs

Crafty Teens, part of a series

Each month features a brand-new craft project—from painting and jewelry-making to upcycled art and more. All supplies provided. Ages 13-18.

Bright & Merry Market

Nov 20th | 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Start your evening at the Library with fun activities and stay for live music from the Bruce Gorrie Trio between 6-9 pm.

Game On!

Nov 21st | 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meet us in the teen zone and enjoy gaming fun with other teens. Ages 13-18. Drop-ins welcome.

Current Programs

Get Involved - Earn Community Service Hours!

Teens!  Get involved with your Library and earn community service hours, by contributing as a Teen Reviewer, opens a new window, by participating in the Teen Advisory Group, opens a new window, and more.  

What Teens are Checking Out!

Teen Reviews

Book Review: Animal Farm

I love Animal Farm, and it’s one of my most favourite books. It is a short novel that can easily be read in one sitting…

Book Review: Divergent

I loved this book so much that I reread it. Divergent scores an easy 5 stars. It is a fun and exciting story that ties a strong message...

Movie Review: Coraline

This movie is definitely a staple for the fall season. The story is very interesting and dark, even though it's an animated movie…

Book Review: The Housemaid

The Housemaid is one of the best thriller books I've ever read... This book had a very good plot and many plot twists...

Teen Reviews

Book Review: Almost Midnight

By Rainbow Rowell 4 stars The genres for this book include drama, romance, and overall slice of life. If I could describe this book...

Book Review: Fat Angie

By e. E. Charlton-Trujillo 5 Stars Fat Angie was an absolutely heart-wrenching read. Angie is a girl trying to find her place in a world…

Book Review: Death Note Vol. 1

By Tsugumi Ohba 5 Stars The book Death Note Volume 1 is about a model teenager and ace student, Light Yagami. Light finds his life…

Online Resources

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LinkedIn Learning

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Homework Help with Brainfuse

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