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Teens' community hub

this purple octopus is the NVCL teen friendliness mascot

City Library has a large collection of teen titles and a dedicated space for teens to gather and study with friends or game together. Librarians are also available to help teens find resources for a school project or research question. Email info@nvcl.ca for help.

The octopus mascot was designed by Farnoosh Gerveei and represents teen friendliness in the library.

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Teens' books on Indigenous topics or by Indigenous authors

Teen summer reading challenge

The theme of this year's teen summer reading challenge is Into the Woods. Time to get outside, explore, and connect with friends, nature, and community. Read more.

Teen writing contest

We’re looking for teen writers going into grades 7 to 12 to create original short stories on the theme metamorphosis! Finalists will receive a gift card and have their submissions added to the library’s permanent collection! This contest is organized by the teen advisory groups at NVCL and NVDPL. Read more.

Teen helps young child with brightly coloured prize wheel at outdoor event

Volunteering

We have the following exciting volunteer opportunities for Fall 2026!

  • Teen Advisory Council member
  • Teen 'verified' book reviewer
  • Teen room bulletin board designer
  • Study Stars tutor
  • General volunteer 

Registration opens 5 p.m. Aug. 6

Register 

Listen and read online

New teen books

Check out teen books, including graphic novels and manga.

New e-audiobooks

Use the Libby app to access thousands of titles, or find them in our catalogue.

Solaro

Improve your grades and learn faster and smarter with Solaro. 

teenage girl reading a book in a library

Teen zines

Check out our teen zines from past years! Teen zines feature great content such as photography, creative writing, artwork, book reviews and much more. 

Teen stuff

Teen Reads podcast

Teen Reads is a six-episode podcast featuring conversations between young readers about the top authors and genres catching their attention. Listen on Spotify.

Teen verified books!

Review your favourite books! Your books will get a “teen verified sticker” and your review will be added to the inside cover. Submit a review.

Teen book bundles

Take some time for yourself and enjoy some great books from the library. Fill out the book bundle form and we’ll put together a selection of books based on your preferences.

Solaro

Improve your grades and learn faster and smarter with Solaro. Designed for BC students in grades 3 – 12, Solaro combines tutorials in math, science and English with study guides, customizable flash cards and interactive practice questions. Go to SolaroGo to Solaro.

Upcoming events and programs for teens

Teens and tweens

Teen open space

Friday, August 7, 2026, 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm

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Teens and tweens

Teen open space

Monday, August 10, 2026, 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm

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Teens and tweens

Teen open space

Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm

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Teens and tweens

Teen Reads meetup

Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

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Teens and tweens

Teen open space

Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm

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Teens and tweens

Teen Advisory Council

Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm

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Teens and tweens

Teen open space

Thursday, August 13, 2026, 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm

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Teens and tweens

Teen open gaming

Thursday, August 13, 2026, 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm

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Teens and tweens

Teen open space

Friday, August 14, 2026, 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm

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General

Collage party

Saturday, August 15, 2026, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

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Short stories
Visitations
Visitations
Graphic Novel
Lavender Clouds
Lavender Clouds
Comics About Neurodivergence and Mental Health
Graphic Novel
Ash's Cabin
Ash's Cabin
Book
Lunar New Year Love Story
Lunar New Year Love Story
Graphic Novel
Navigating With You
Navigating With You
Graphic Novel
The Deep Dark
The Deep Dark
eBook
Teen Titans
Teen Titans
Beast Boy Loves Raven
Graphic Novel
Lore Olympus
Lore Olympus
Volume 1
Book
Heartstopper
Heartstopper
Volume 1
Book
Dragon Hoops
Dragon Hoops
Graphic Novel
A Quick & Easy Guide to They/them Pronouns
A Quick & Easy Guide to They/them Pronouns
Graphic Novel
No Rules Tonight
No Rules Tonight
A Graphic Novel
Graphic Novel
Young Hag and the Witch's Quest
Young Hag and the Witch's Quest
Graphic Novel
The Black Flamingo
The Black Flamingo
Book
With the Fire on High
With the Fire on High
Book
A Time to Dance
A Time to Dance
Book
Punching the Air
Punching the Air
Book
Swing
Swing
Book
Home Is Not A Country
Home Is Not A Country
Book
Ain't Burned All the Bright
Ain't Burned All the Bright
Book
Me (Moth)
Me (Moth)
Book
Clap When You Land
Clap When You Land
Book
I Heart You, You Haunt Me
I Heart You, You Haunt Me
Book
Call Down the Hawk
Call Down the Hawk
Book
A Good Girl's Guide to Murder
A Good Girl's Guide to Murder
Book
The Inheritance Games
The Inheritance Games
Book
Queen of Hearts
Queen of Hearts
Book
Briarcliff Prep
Briarcliff Prep
Book
When the Angels Left the Old Country
When the Angels Left the Old Country
Book
You'll Be the Death of Me
You'll Be the Death of Me
Book
The Gilded Wolves
The Gilded Wolves
Book
The Reappearance of Rachel Price
The Reappearance of Rachel Price
Book
This Book Won't Burn
This Book Won't Burn
eBook
Looking for Smoke
Looking for Smoke
eBook
Teen verified
Homebody
Homebody
Graphic Novel
Only This Beautiful Moment
Only This Beautiful Moment
Book
Darius the Great Is Not Okay
Darius the Great Is Not Okay
Book
Anger Is A Gift
Anger Is A Gift
Book
Carry on
Carry on
The Rise and Fall of Simon Snow
Book
Imogen, Obviously
Imogen, Obviously
Book
Last Night at the Telegraph Club
Last Night at the Telegraph Club
Book
Love, Simon
Love, Simon
DVD
Other Ever Afters
Other Ever Afters
New Queer Fairy Tales
Book
Pumpkin
Pumpkin
eAudiobook
The Best of Assigned Male
The Best of Assigned Male
Graphic Novel
The Hidden Oracle
The Hidden Oracle
Book
The Spirit Bares Its Teeth
The Spirit Bares Its Teeth
Book
The Wicked Bargain
The Wicked Bargain
eAudiobook
Zara Hossain Is Here
Zara Hossain Is Here
Book
Tell Me When You Feel Something
Tell Me When You Feel Something
Book
Bruised
Bruised
Book
The Project
The Project
Book
The Big Reveal
The Big Reveal
Book
When It All Syncs up
When It All Syncs up
Book
The Unfinished
The Unfinished
Book
Hurricane Summer
Hurricane Summer
Book
The Reluctant Journal of Henry K. Larsen
The Reluctant Journal of Henry K. Larsen
Book
Bonesmith
Bonesmith
eBook
These Infinite Threads
These Infinite Threads
Book
Bloodmarked
Bloodmarked
Book
We Weren't Looking to Be Found
We Weren't Looking to Be Found
Book
One True Loves
One True Loves
Book
The Everlasting Road
The Everlasting Road
Book
Friday I'm in Love
Friday I'm in Love
Book
One of the Good Ones
One of the Good Ones
Book
Laura Dean Keeps Breaking up With Me
Laura Dean Keeps Breaking up With Me
Graphic Novel
The Hate U Give
The Hate U Give
Book
Everything, Everything
Everything, Everything
Book
Dear Martin
Dear Martin
Book
Long Way Down
Long Way Down
The Graphic Novel
Graphic Novel
The Beast Player
The Beast Player
Book

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