100 Books Before Graduation

Read books. Get prizes. It's that easy. Click here to get started. For those in grades 6-12.

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Sign in with your library card for free ebooks, e-audiobooks, digital magazines, and more!

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SAT Prep - English Launchpad - at the Circulation Desk

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Brain Boosters for Groups in a Jar - in the Barden Room

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Learn SAT Math Launchpad - at the Circulation Desk

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ACT Prep Videos - Math & Science Launchpad - at the Circulation Desk

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Cyber Dilemmas in a Jar - in the Barden Room

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ACT Prep - Reading & Essay - at the Circulation Desk

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Teen Talk in a Jar - in the Barden Room

Starting Oct. 1: A fun, new reading challenge for elementary-age youth! Collect cards & challenge your friends

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Read more, worry less: You're Free to Read at FDLPL, with no fines on reading materials

Not sure what to read next? Register each month to receive a new "cache" with this subscription-style program for teens.

Browser's Cache contains a library book to check out, read, and return, plus a snack, an activity, some swag, and a list of more book recommendations for you to keep. To give us time to make you a custom cache, the earliest they will be available for pickup is the Monday after registration closes.

Sunday, October 13 - Saturday, October 19: Fill out the form to register! Indicate your preferences, and we'll hook you up with a cache curated just for you. When your cache is ready, you will receive a notification that your hold is available.

October's theme will be: Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller
November's theme will be: Food Files (books featuring food)
December's theme will be: Vacay, Getaway (books with nice warm settings)

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Tuesday, September 17 @ 4:30 PM - Spice it up! We’ll use popcorn to see how different spices compare, and teens can pick those they want to take home to try.

Tuesday, October 15 @ 4:30 PM - Pickle Autopsy: Test your crime scene investigation skills, then pick up some pickling tips to take home!

Tuesday, November 19 @ 4:30 PM - What's the Tea? Try different kinds of tea, then create your own personalized blend to take home!

Tuesday, December 17 @ 4:30 PM - Hot Chocolate Bombs Make a delicious chocolatey treat, then take it home to enjoy, or give it as a gift!

 

Geared toward grades 6-12. Older or younger? Email teens@fdlpl.org and we'll send you the instructions to try at home or with friends!

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Meet us in the Teen Space for a tabletop roleplaying adventure! Bring your own level one D&D 5E character, or choose one of ours. If you have a set of dice, bring those too! All experience levels are welcome; geared toward teens in grades 6-12. 

Thursday, September 19 @ 4:30 PM
Thursday, October 17 @ 4:30 PM
Thursday, November 21 @ 4:30 PM

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Calling all teen anime enthusiasts! Join us from 4:30-5:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month to watch a couple episodes of an anime we choose (and eat snacks). Cosplay is always welcome! Geared toward middle school and high school students. We'll pick an anime to watch by consensus, so you're not stuck watching something you don't like - and if we don't get to your suggestion, we'll save it for next month.

Tuesday, October 1 @ 4:30 PM
Tuesday, November 5 @ 4:30 PM

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Have you ever wanted to try out Magic the Gathering, but don't know where to start? Or played a long time ago and want a refresher? Join us in the Teen Space on the first Thursday of every month to meet other players and hone your skills! 

Thursday, October 3 @ 4:30 PM
Thursday, November 7 @ 4:30 PM

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Register each month for a personalized book pick and a snack!

Follow Fond du Lac Teens page on Facebook!

Check us out at instagram.com/fondylibraryteens/

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Jumpstart your book club! Each kit comes in a handy tote with 10 copies of the book, plus a list of curated discussion questions. Click the image for kit availability.

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More Events for Teens

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White text on a green background reads, "Learn more about the idea studio," the Fond du Lac Public Library's makerspace. Online setup and consultation are available.

Click through to learn how to use our recording studio, embroidery machine, 3-D printers, button maker, and more!

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