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Forsyth County Public Library's Programs for Teens
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Literaissance Faire Saturday, September 6, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Forsyth County Central Library Join the Forsyth County Public Library for our inaugural Literaissance Faire, a vibrant celebration of fantasy, fables, and fiction tailored for tweens and teens! This immersive event aims to explore the enchanting possibilities of fantastical realms through literature, games, and themed activities. Participants are encouraged to don costumes representing their favorite fantasy characters and engage in activities inspired by popular fantasy books and series. This is a family-friendly event. Appropriate cosplay costumes are welcomed; imagination required!
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Teen Power Hour: Building Confidence & Self-Esteem Monday, September 15 at 4 p.m. Southside Branch Library Teen Power Hour is a three-part wellness series to help navigate the teen years with confidence, clarity, and resilience. Join us to get support, ask questions, and learn something new each month. September’s program is about building confidence and self-esteem. Program presented by the Forsyth County Department of Public Health. Recommended for ages 13–18.
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Tutor.com Whether you need extra help in a subject, another set of eyes on an assignment, test-taking tips, resources to help pay for college, or help throughout your job search, Tutor.com will be there for you every step of the way. Forsyth County Public Library offers free access to Tutor.com over personal and public computers operating on the Library’s Wi-Fi network, and library cardholders can access the services 24/7 from anywhere, on any device with their card number and PIN. WS/FCS students who don't have library cards can use their Student ID as the library card number and the last four digits as the PIN.
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| Fateless by Julie KagawaForced to steal an ancient artifact, skilled thief Sparrow accidentally releases a mythical Deathless King bent on destruction. Though she and assassin Raithe make an unlikely team, they may be able to challenge their fates and stop the devastation. |
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| Codebreaker by Jay MartelMia usually spends her birthday solving puzzle-filled scavenger hunts designed by her father. This year, the stakes are sky high, because she must unravel the government conspiracy that has sent her father on the run. This suspenseful thriller will draw fans of code-cracking mysteries. |
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| Verity Vox and the Curse of Foxfire by Don MartinThe mountain town of Foxfire needs Verity’s help. She’s a witch-in-training, and a huckster named Earl has left the people of Foxfire on the brink of starvation. Fighting Earl requires Verity to confront the ancient magic of the mountains themselves. This cozy fantasy is infused with Appalachian folklore. |
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| Very Dangerous Things by Lauren MuñozAlthough the criminology-focused J. Everett High School always fakes crimes for its students to solve, this year’s game ends with an actual poisoning. Can top student Dulce set aside her grudge to clear her ex-best friend Sierra’s name? |
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| A Mastery of Monsters by Liselle SamburyAugust’s brother disappears, leaving her a note claiming monsters are real and leading her to the Learners’ Society. This secretive group will train August to prevent a shapeshifter from becoming permanently monstrous. Fans of dark academia and flawed characters will enjoy this intricately plotted fantasy. |
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| The Atlas of Us by Kristin DwyerAtlas, a high school dropout grieving the loss of her father, joins a program to repair trails in the Western Sierras. The new friendships she forges -- one of which may be turning romantic -- help her find her footing again. This authentic and banter-filled story portrays Atlas learning to live with loss. |
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| A Place for Vanishing by Ann FraistatNeeding a fresh start after a mental health crisis, Libby and her family move to the crumbling mansion where her mother grew up. Infested with bugs and adorned with insect-shaped masks, the house’s sinister history begs to be uncovered. |
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| My Salty Mary by Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, and Jodi MeadowsWhen famed pirate Blackbeard dies, the newest crew member of his ship -- a mermaid recently pulled from the ocean -- vows to become the pirate queen. Fans of the co-authors’ My Lady Jane or its television adaption will enjoy this action-packed seafaring tale.
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| This Day Changes Everything by Edward UnderhillHailing from different states, Abby and Leo arrive in New York to march with their bands in the Thanksgiving parade. After getting lost in Manhattan, they turn what could be a catastrophe into a scavenger hunt. This upbeat LBGTQIA+ romantic comedy will appeal to fans of “one fateful day” stories. |
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| Under the Surface by Diana UrbanOn the first day of their school trip to Paris, Ruby and her friends head to an exclusive party in the Catacombs. There, they quickly realize someone is lurking, and he’s much scarier than the millions of bones underground. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books! |
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