We welcome teens at the Library! On this page you'll find items from our teen collections, helpful online resources, and how to get involved at the Library.
Contact us at info@mgpl.org for more information about what we offer.
100 Books Before Graduation
Set a goal to read 100 books before you graduate high school in. Along the way you will gain valuable skills like expanding your mind, diversifying your vocabulary, increasing your critical thinking, strengthening your writing abilities, and learning how to relax from school! Learn more
Books, Gaming & More
Books
Recommendations for Teens spotlights staff picks, award winners, high school reading lists, and more.
Book Picks lets you get personalized reading recommendations from librarians.
Video Games
See what we have on different consoles:
- Nintendo 3DS
- Nintendo DS
- Nintendo Switch
- Nintendo Wii
- PlayStation 3
- PlayStation 4
- PlayStation 5
- Xbox One
- Xbox 360
Movies
Kanopy and Hoopla have thousands of movies to stream with your library card.
Music
Hoopla has new music from popular artists.
PICK OF THE MONTH
Saints of the Household by Ari Tison
Told from the POV of two Bribri (Indigenous Costa Rican) brothers, this story is a heartrending, contemporary novel about the repercussions of trauma and the healing power of family, art, reading and nature. For fans of novels in verse.

Get Involved
There are several ways teens can get involved at the library and around the community.
Write a book review
Love reading? Want to share your favorite books with others? Write a book review! Reviews will be featured on this page and the Library’s Goodreads page. Each review will give you 30 minutes of service hours.
Volunteer
Visit our Volunteer page to to view volunteer opportunities.
Homework Help
We have several online resources to help with homework, research, and exploration:
Help Now (Brainfuse)
Live help for kids, teens, and adults. All core subjects offered for grades 3-12. Resume and cover letter review for job hunters. Tutors available 3pm-10pm CST. App available. Check out our video walkthrough.
Scholastic Teachables
Educational support for kids in preschool through grade 8, including downloadable worksheets, lesson plans, and learning games for any subject.
Testing & Education Reference Center (Gale)
Practice tests for GED, ACT, GRE, GMAT, SAT, AP, TOEFL, citizenship, jobs, and more. Search for colleges and scholarships or use the online resume builder and career exploration tools.
World Book Student
Encyclopedia and research resource for students in upper elementary through middle school.
World Book Advanced
Encyclopedia and research resource for high-school students and adults.