About Teen Services
The Wallingford Public Library teen services department serves all in grades 6-12. We have a teen area with a number of computers and a lot of seating! This is a safe space to hang out with friends, work on homework, or play games! We also have a large teen collection consisting of books, graphic novels, anime, a massive manga collection, and a new Library of Things.
Your teen librarian is Kayleigh (she/her) who facilitates most of the teen programs, from step-by-step classes to more freeform activities where you can socialize with others and get creative. A number of the programs take place in the Collaboratory, the library’s makerspace and digital media lab, which is also open to middle and high school students.
If you have questions about our services or want a book recommendation contact Kayleigh at ksprague@wallingfordlibrary.org or find her at the Information Desk.
Upcoming Events
Dreams We Chase: An Author Talk with Novelist Jennifer Weiner
Dreams We Chase: An Author Talk with Novelist Jennifer Weiner
LEGO Robotics with Choate Robotics
Grades 3-7 | Registration required
Join the Choate Robotics students to explore basic coding and robot-building skills with Lego.
Do you like to sew? Join people who enjoy quilting and sewing at a casual “drop in” program anytime from 6:00 to 8:30pm in the Collaboratory the first Tuesday evening of each month. Bring your unfinished projects, either hand sewing or machine.
"Doggerel": A Poetry Reading by Reginald Dwayne Betts
Join us for a celebration of verse from one of America's greatest living poets!
Teen Library of Things
Looking for a fun family or friend group game night activity? We have both classic and newer board games to keep you entertained for days!
A user-friendly knitting tool to quickly make wool letters, keychains, and more!
Resources
Comics Plus
Unlimited simultaneous access to thousands of digital comics, graphic novels, and manga. Install the Library Pass app to use Comics Plus on your tablet or phone.
Creativebug
Creativebug has more than 1,000 award-winning art & craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists.
hoopla
Always available movies, TV shows, music, books, comics, and audiobooks. You may borrow up to 4 items per calendar month.
JobNow
Kanopy
Always available classic and indie films and documentaries. You receive 30 tickets per calendar month.
Learning Express
Online practice tests, based on the official exams for SAT, GED, GRE, GMAT, Civil Service jobs, ASVAB, and many more. Check out their Job & Career Accelerator section!