Teens

Monthly Spotlight

Each month we have new videos, activities and teen stories to engage, enlighten and inform.

In It Together: How to Collaborate in a Competitive World

Collaboration is the name of the game at Columbus Metropolitan Library! Staff share their experiences and tips for creating and maintaining a collaborative environment.

Preparing for a First Interview
Are You a Team Player? Some version of this question will almost always be included in a job interview. Learn how to answer this question like a pro!
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Partner Drawing
Grab a partner and test your communication skills by working together to complete a drawing!
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Making Cents: How To Make Your Money Work For You

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Budget Spreadsheet
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How Money Smart Are You?
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Financial Vision Board
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Beyond the Hashtag: How to Make Your Voice Heard

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Trivia Game Fundraiser
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Crisis Averted: Strategies for Successful Conflict Resolution

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“I” Statements Practice
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The Collaboration Effect Pocket Guide
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De-escalaltion Handout
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It's Lit: Talking About the Books

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Create Your Own Book List
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Teens Create: Book Cover
Book Cover Template →
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Teens Create: Partner Drawing

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#well-connected

Stay well and stay connected! Our staff share ideas and inspiration.

How did you make a difference?

Check out other ways to stay well and connected.

How did you make a difference?

How do you resolve conflict?

What book had the biggest impact on your life?

What news sources do you trust?

What things make you smile?

What is your favorite go-to stress buster?

What song moves you?

Great Reads for Teens

Coming Back

Zabarsky, Jessi

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Family of Liars

Lockhart, E.

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The Glittering Court

Mead, Richelle

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The Greatest Stories Ever Played

Hansen, Dustin

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The Inheritance Games

Barnes, Jennifer

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The Meaning of Birds

Brown, Jaye Robin

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Opposite of Always

Reynolds, Justin A.

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Six Crimson Cranes

Lim, Elizabeth

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The Taking of Jake Livingston

Douglass, Ryan

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A Taste for Love

Yen, Jennifer

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Throne of Glass

Maas, Sarah J.

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The Woods Are Always Watching

Perkins, Stephanie

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