Teen Scene
August 2026
If you are in grades 9-12, have a 3.5+ GPA, and want to help mentor kids in grades K-8 with homework and reading after school on Mondays or Tuesdays from 4:00-5:30 PM, apply to be be a Burlingame Library Teen Mentor!
Homework Center runs from September 14, 2026 to November 17, 2026. There is a mandatory training session for all mentors (new and returning) on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 4:00 PM. There will be no HWC on October 12 for Indigenous Peoples' Day.
Applications are available at the children's desk.
Applications will be accepted from TEENS ONLY.
Questions? Contact Sarah, Teen Services Librarian at tinkham@plsinfo.org
This program is funded by the Burlingame Library Foundation.
 
Yee-haw! Read off into the sunset this summer with READING RODEO!
Teens entering 7th-12th grade can pick up a reading log and a free book from the Burlingame Main Library or the Easton Branch. Completing your first reading log and turning it in to the Main Library or Easton Branch will lasso you a $15 Barnes and Noble gift card and a chance to win a $1000 scholarship!
But that's not all, cowpokes! Submit a book review for a chance to win a gift card to one of the following businesses:
Gigglemugs - TPumps - Crepevine - Sunright Boba - Mints & Honey - Sweet Citrus - Salt & Straw - In-N-Out - Pizza My Heart
Teens can submit 1 book review a day. Winners will be drawn weekly.
Now, giddy up! There's reading to do!
Click here for more details
 
End of Summer Hoedown featuring The Barefoot Quales with Patton Price.
Thursday, August 13 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM, Reading Room and Main Floor
Our Reading Rodeo Summer ends with a hoedown in the reading room.  A caller will teach us a few dances so wear your best dancing duds!  There will also be the faux farm livestock contest with amazing prizes. Children's craft, horseshoes on the lawn, and light refreshments too.
All ages welcome.
 
Teens Create: Paint Your Own Canvas Bag
Thursday, September 3, 2026, 4:00 PM- 5:00 PM Upper Level Meeting Room
Get inspired and get ready for the school year with your own custom painted canvas bag! 
Registration required. Register at
https://burlingame.libcal.com/event/16901118
This Program is funded by the Burlingame Library Foundation.
 
 
Recent Releases
The Lure of Wolves and Whispers by Amanda Connolly
The Lure of Wolves and Whispers
by Amanda Connolly

Although magic is forbidden on Eireann, there is a workaround, thanks to a secretive group called the Whisperers. Maeve seeks magic to heal her gravely injured sister. The catch? She must now join the deadly competition to become the next queen. Read-alikes: Lauren Roberts’ Powerless; Margie Fuston’s The Revenant Games.
The Lovers, the Liars, and Me by Deandra Davis
The Lovers, the Liars, and Me
by DeAndra Davis

On Jaliya’s trip to Jamaica, she hopes to learn more about her mother, who ran off when Jaliya was very young. During her search, Jaliya finds herself falling for two people, both friends of her cousin Shevaughn. This lyrical novel is a gripping mystery and an emotional personal growth journey.
What Lies Beneath the Flowers by Natasha Díaz
What Lies Beneath the Flowers
by Natasha Díaz

Tempted by a $25,000 reward, best friends Pippa and Bidi decide to find missing influencer Estella Aubergine. They infiltrate Estella’s posh private school, but Pippa’s impulsiveness clashes with Bidi’s practicality. This twisty and atmospheric mystery exposes deep truths about friendship, girlhood, and privilege.
Witch's Inheritance by Paige Hender
Witch's Inheritance
by Paige Hender

When Edie inherited her estranged grandmother’s house across the country in Maine, she also inherited the duty to perform the magic keeping forest goblins at bay. As she learns her family’s magic, dark secrets emerge. This moody, thrilling graphic novel is rooted in the Slavic folklore of Baba Yaga.
Thornbird by E. Kennedy
Thornbird
by E. Kennedy

Ryan Mayfair’s assumed name separates her from her father, serial killer Gabriel Thorn. She’s back in her hometown, where Thorn’s crimes loom large. As his execution draws near, the search for his victims intensifies, pulling Ryan in. Read-alikes: April Henry’s In the Blood; Sami Ellis’ Dead Girls Walking.
Augusta Pine Does Not Exist by Emily Lloyd-Jones
Augusta Pine Does Not Exist
by Emily Lloyd-Jones

In near-future Portland, Oregon, Augusta Pine spies for the government instead of facing murder charges for a hacking incident gone terribly wrong. When cyberterrorists attack the building she’s staying in, she must use her wits to protect the building’s residents. This propulsive thriller is both clever and heartfelt.
Ladies of the Knight by Fiona Marchbank
Ladies of the Knight
by Fiona Marchbank

Although George hasn’t found a knight willing to take her on as a squire, she’s not giving up on her dreams. When she finally gets a chance with grumpy tournament champion Serafina, the unlikely duo discover they have much to learn from each other. Read-alikes: ND Stevenson’s Nimona; Anna Kopp’s The Marble Queen.
Buried Feelings by Kit Rosewater
Buried Feelings
by Kit Rosewater

Before Cam ended his friendship with Ivy, the two spent a summer seeking the hidden treasure hinted at in a queer history book. Two years later, Ivy restarts the hunt, spurring Cam into action, and leading them both to reckon with unresolved feelings. This banter-filled romance brims with whirlwind adventure.
Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 14 and up!
Burlingame Public Library
480 Primrose Rd
Burlingame, California 94010
650-558-7400 x3

www.burlingame.org/library