377 ELKWOOD AVENUE
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ 07974
908-665-0311

For Teens

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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!

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 neon star 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! 

 

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 neon star Study for finals

Come study for finals or take a well deserved break at the library. De-stress with board games or get some last minute studying done in space reserved just for you. No registration necessary, drop in and out as needed.

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neon star Join the Chess Club!

  • Mondays @ 5:30-7:00PM beginning Sept 19
  • Run by New Providence Teens enthusiastic to teach & share chess knowledge & fun!
  • Chess Instruction lectures offered before club meetings @ 4:30PM on specified dates
  • Open to Kids, Teens & Adults. Register online at least 1 day in advance through NP Chess Club

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neon star Join the NP Math Club - Fridays @ 3:45PM 

  • Meet weekly with other Math enthusiasts to practice your problem-solving skills
  • Weekly challenges to help you learn, plus competition opportunities
  • Open to Teens in grades 6-12. Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to register
  • Students must bring their own laptops, paper and pencils
  • Math Club will not meet April 7 & April 14

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neon star Sign up for a Teen Take Out Box! 

  • Box of goodies that go out to teens in grades 6-12 every other month
  • Contains a YA Fiction book selected for you, plus lots of other fun treats!
  • Keep the goodies, just return the book when you finish!
  • Signup form for June box opens May 25

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kissclipart neon thumbs up png clipart thumb signal clip art c97241e9fd280513Book Review Bloggers

Book reviews serve the community by helping others find the right reading materials. If you love to read and want to share your opinions, you can join our Teen Book Review Crew and earn volunteer service hourse at the same time! All you need to do is read a book in the library's YA or Adult fiction collections, and do a write-up including a brief summary and your opinions. You'll submit all reviews and edits via email, making this a great opportunity for teens with busy schedules. Finished reviews will be published right here on the library's Book Review Blog on our website!

Interested? Click here for full Guidelines or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.

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

  • Hoopla for ebooks, audiobooks, movies, TV series, music & comics
  • 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
  • Tumblebooks with picture books, chapter books, National Geographic videos, non-fiction books & graphic novels for kids

neon sun teenSummer Reading 2023

Summer Reading 2023 will begin on June 26. Check back soon for more details.

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Sunlight to read by

Spring is sprouting with colorful blossoms and lingering evening sunlight. It's a great time to shake off the cold weather cobwebs and get outdoors.  

Take a walk to the library to check out a book, and use the natural light to read a little longer. You can browse our full catalog from anywhere. If you'll be out getting some exercise, try downloading an audiobook to keep you going. You can even stream music from Hoopla to add a little rhythm to your day. If you're suffering from cabin fever, the library is a great place to visit, no matter the weather. Come inside and be greeted with a smile from our welcoming staff, ask a librarian for help finding information or materials, or just pick your favorite nook to do some quiet reading or work.

There's so much to do at your local library. Mark down dates from our Calendar to add to yours. Join us!

 

Upcoming Events

May 25 03:00PM-Teen Take Out Box
May 26 10:00AM-Drop-in Play Fridays
May 26 03:45PM-Math Club
May 27 10:00AM-Crafterday
May 28 12:00AM-Library Closed

377 ELKWOOD AVENUE
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ 07974
908-665-0311