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elementia Issue xxiii - Legacy
Legacy: an essential component of time, a mark of the individidual, the bringer of choice and change. *You* can choose what your Legacy is.
Teen Library Volunteers Say...
Browse teen volunteer opportunities and see what other teens think about Library volunteering.
elementia Submissions are Open
Submissions are now open for elementia's next issue, Entropy, as well as the application for our teen committee.
Events
Teen Craft and Chat
Sep 10th - Dec 14th | 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Blue Valley and Monticello
Bring your current project and join us for a fun, crafty meetup! It’s the perfect opportunity to meet new people who enjoy being creative.
Resume Workshop, part of a series
Get assistance with developing a personalized job search strategy, mastering interview techniques and learning techniques to land a job.
Teen Side Quest Fridays, part of a series
Drop in for a different adventure each week, from table top and video games to crafts and anime club.
4th Fridays Open Mic at Bear Necessities, part of a series
Oct 23rd | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Bear Necessities
Celebrate creativity and connect through storytelling, poetry and performance on the fourth Friday of each month.
Study & Learn
Homework Help for Teens
Whether you're working on an assignment or learning for its own sake, explore Library databases and online resources 24/7!
Find a Study Room
Study in silence and solitude. Or, grab a study partner! We have the right sized study room for you!
Explora
Articles and multimedia on a wide variety of subjects. Easy to browse new topics or search for specific information in EBSCO databases.
Research
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KC Metro Mock Awards - Printz (2026/2027)
The nomination list for the KC Metro Mock Awards.
Social Justice Non-Fiction for Teens
Non-fiction books for teens around the topic of social justice.
High Fantasy for Teens
Dragons, wizards and quests, oh my! Explore these young adult fiction titles set in fantasy worlds.
Science Fiction for Teens
Hold on to your blasters, these books are about to take off! Explore a wide range of sci-fi plots in young adult fiction.
Try Something New
Spanish and Other World Languages
Spanish and Other World Languages
Teen Book Reviews
We’re all about book reviews—especially from teens like you who totally get what makes a book awesome. And we definitely want your review! Just... not quite yet. 😅 We’ve hit pause while we move to our new website, but hang tight—review submissions will be back soon. Promise!
Teen Book Reviews
Teen Review: Warbreaker
Set in the same Stormlight world of The Way of Kings, Warbreaker tells the story of two princesses Vivianna and Siri in a time before…
Teen Review: Who Was Lewis Carroll?
This book tells the exciting story of Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, who used the pen name Lewis Carroll. He was a curious student, a math…
Prep a Project, Prep for a Test, Prep for College
MakerSpace Computers and Software
We have Macs and PCs loaded with all the software you need to create designs in both 2D and 3D and edit video and audio
Prep for a Test
A collection of eLearning resources to prepare students for test taking.
College & University
Looking into college? We have recorded programs, eResources, and books. Scholarships, FASFA, prep and more!
The Naturals
“The Naturals” is a YA mystery novel that follows Cassie Hobbes, a “Natural” with an aptitude for profiling, as she is swept up in the FBI and criminal investigation.…
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