Teens

Teens

Welcome to the Teen’s Page!

The BFL Teen Room welcomes all young people ages 11 – 17. Designed with the help of a local Teen Advisory Board, this multipurpose area features our Young Adult book collection, computers, and comfortable spaces for work and socialization.

Upcoming Events for Teens

Teen Writing Table Returns!

Once again come gather with your fellow teen writers! At the Writing Table, you can share your work or simply use the quiet space to hang-out and write in a relaxed and non-judgmental space. This is a non-instructional program meant only to facilitate a safe and cozy writing environment. No homework, no pressure! Notebooks and prompts will be provided.

For ages 11-17
Date: Tuesday, December 30
Time: 3:30pm – 4:30pm
Location: 3rd Floor Conference Room at the Belfast Free Library

New Year’s Resolution Box

Ring in the New Year by creating a time capsule for your 2027 self! Complete a variety of mini-crafts and decorate your Resolution Box. Crafts will include making beaded bracelets, creating mini-zines, writing a letter to your future self, and more! Document your 2025 highlights and record your goals for 2026. Save this box to open January 2027!

For ages 11-17
Date: Tuesday, January 6th
Time: 3:30pm – 4:30pm
Location: 3rd Floor Conference Room at the Belfast Free Library

Zentangles

Relax and focus with the meditative sweeps and swirls of zentangles. Design your own or follow a pattern. Add a splash of watercolor or leave your artwork as pen and ink. There are endless ways to draw a tangle!

For ages 11-17
Date: Tuesday, February 23
Time: 3:30pm – 4:30pm
Location: 3rd Floor Conference Room at the Belfast Free Library

CloudLibrary

Visit: CloudLibrary to access our digital collection of e-books and e-audiobooks.

ComicsPlus

Visit: ComicsPlus to access to our digital collection of graphic novels and manga (no holds, no limits).

Kanopy

Visit: Kanopy to access our digital collection of movies, TV shows, and more.

New Teen Books

Access free audiobooks and ebooks with your library card through Maine’s Cloud Library.

At this time BFL patrons have free access to all of the great resources through Tumblebooks, too! These databases offer hundreds of interactive books that read to your child. More audiobooks are available through their AudioBookCloud. Check out the Tumblemath e-books database, too.

Questions? Need help with your library card or help accessing these resources? Call the library @ (207) 338-3884 ext. 26 or contact us by email.