Teen Zone
For Those Ages 12 to 18
All Events
in the Community Room
We have how-to videos from previous crafts on our YouTube channel.
Our Madison Library YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoNNivDJ_0aeQsKNbqRFrkA
Our Madison Library Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Madisonlib.org/
Virtual Teen Zone Discord Hangout
A message board for teens to talk about books, anime, writing, and Dungeons & Dragons.
Click here to sign up!
Summer Reading 2025
"Color Our World"
Monday, June 2, through Saturday, July 26
We have programs for all ages!
Along with reading challenges, we'll have book clubs, story times,
crafting, and all kinds of activities.
You can even play online with our Beanstack app!
We hope you join us!
“Picture This!”
Cartoon Catalyst Teen Writer’s Contest
Do you love storytelling? Ever looked at a comic or cartoon and wondered what happens next—or what came before? Now’s your chance to take that spark of imagination and turn it into a story! Whether you’re into fantasy, mystery, sci-fi, or real-life drama, this is your moment to shine!
Entries may be submitted starting June 2, 2025
All Entries Due Saturday, July 19, 2025
Click here to learn how to enter!
Chess and Game Club
Every Monday at 4:30 pm
Teen Action Council
First Wednesday at 4:00 pm
Teen Crafts
Every Thursday at 4:30 pm
Teen LEGO Club
Third Tuesday at 4:00 pm
Young League of Writers
Second Wednesday at 4:00 pm
AsiaPop Club for Teens!
Third Friday at 3:30 pm
Teen Dungeons and Dragons
Second and Fourth Friday at 3:30 pm
Cook with a Book
Fourth Wednesday at 4:00 pm
Junior Armchair Traveler Challenge
Apprentice Artist Edition
For ages 10 to 14
Armchair Traveler Challenge
Apprentice Artist Edition
For ages 15 and older
Young Adult Collections
Books, Graphic Novels, Speedy Reader Kits and More!
Teen Summer Reading Finale!
“Ugly Art” Gallery and Contest!
FRIDAY, July 25, from 7:00 to 9:00 PM
Celebrate the end of Summer Reading with a blast of color, chaos, and creativity!
Join us for an Ugly Art Party where the goal is to make the wildest, weirdest, and most wonderfully terrible art you can imagine.
We’ll also be announcing the winners of our Teen Writer’s Contest!
No talent required—just bring your imagination! We’ll have messy materials, bizarre snacks, and silly prizes to wrap up a great summer of reading.
Don't Forget Our Free
Family Friendly Films
Wednesdays at 1:00 pm in the Community Room
- July 2: The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie (PG)
- July 9: The Minecraft Movie (PG)
- July 16: Snow White (PG)
- July 23: The Wild Robot (PG)
Parents, please pre-screen movies for appropriateness for your family.
Children under 12 MUST be accompanied by someone age 14 or older.
Activities & Events Blog
Get details for all our events. Join us for friendship and fun!
July Programs for Teens
Summer Reading 2025 is Here! You can sign up now for Summer Reading: Color Our World! With Beanstack you can sign up online, or you can visit us at the Library and track your reading on paper. Your final goal is 1500 pages, but you earn prizes for every 500 pages you...
June Events for Teens
Summer Reading 2025 is Here! You can sign up now for Summer Reading: Color Our World! With Beanstack you can sign up online, or you can visit us at the Library and track your reading on paper. Your final goal is 1500 pages, but you earn prizes for every 500 pages you...
May Teen Programs
Teen Action CouncilThe Teen Action Council gathers to discuss plans and come up with ways for the Library to serve teens. Ages 13-18 are invited to join us Wednesday, May 7 in the Community Room at 4 PM!Family Friendly FilmsLooking for a fun movie afternoon on the big...
April Teen Programs
Teen Action CouncilThe Teen Action Council gathers to discuss plans and come up with ways for the Library to serve teens. Ages 13-18 are invited to join us Wednesday, April 2 in the Community Room at 4 PM!Teen CraftsGet crafty at Teen Crafts on Thursday, April 3, from...
March Programs for Teens
Chess & Game ClubLearn the art of chess and other games with the master of fun and strategy, Nick Allison. Tweens and teens ages 9-18 are welcome to join every Monday from 4:30-5:30 PM in the Community Room. Game supplies will be provided.Teen Action CouncilThe...
February Programs for Teens
Old School PoetryThis February, let love take center stage! Stop by our special collections area to type out a heartfelt poem on our vintage typewriter—whether it’s for your soulmate, a dear friend, or your favorite pizza. Drop your masterpiece into the submission box...
January Programs for Teens
Chess & Game ClubLearn the art of chess and other games with the master of fun and strategy, Nick Allison. Tweens and teens ages 9-18 are welcome to join every Monday* from 4:30-5:30 PM in the Community Room. Game supplies will be provided. *There will be no Chess...
December 2024 Programs for All Ages
Winter Safe DrivingFirst time driving on snowy winter roads? Madison Library District is partnering with the Idaho Department of Transportation and the Idaho State Police to keep you safe this winter! Learn strategies to stay on the road, deal with slipping and...
November Programs for Teens
Family Friendly FilmsLooking for a fun movie afternoon on the big screen? Join us for Free Family Friendly Films on Fridays at 3:30 PM in the Community Room! We’ve got new releases and beloved classics lined up: Nov. 1: The Garfield Movie (PG) Nov. 15: Despicable Me...
October Programs for Teens
Teen Action CouncilHave a say in what goes on at the Library for teens! Ages 13-18 are welcome to join us Wednesday, Oct. 2nd at 4 PM in the Community Room to voice their input. Manga and Animation Art ClubCalling all teens ages 12-18 who love art and anime! Join our...
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Resources for Teens
Dungeons and Dragons for Teens
Fridays, June 13 & 27, and July 11, at 3:30 PM
Dungeons and Dragons for teens at the Madison Library District! In this classic role-playing game, you create your character, choose how they interact with the story, and use dice to decide the outcomes of your actions.
This event is open to all teens (ages 12 to 18). Both beginners and experienced players are welcome.
The game will consist of one, 1 to 2 hour session for first level characters. Experienced players may use their own character if they wish, but pre-made characters will also be available. All characters should be made using only the resources available in the core 5th Edition player’s handbook. As an added bonus, players will be able to gain perks for their characters by reading!
If you are interested in a grand adventure, want to meet new and old friends, and have epic fun, register by clicking the button below.
- June 13: Dungeon Master Surprise
- June 27: Dungeon Master Boot Camp: “How to Build a Dungeon”
- July 11: Dungeon Master Surprise
Drawing and Animation Art Club
Not meeting until June
Gather together with us to learn about and create Manga and Animation art while working together to learn new skills.
No need to apply — just bring your art and show up!
Teen Crafts
Thursdays at 4:30 pm, starting June 12
Bring your friends and listen to music while you make an awesome art project to take home with you.
Join us and express your creativity!
- JUNE 12: Jewelry Making
- JUNE 26: Book Making
- JULY 3: Diamond Art Bookmarks
- JULY 10: Eraser Carving
- JULY 17: Little Bookshelf
- JULY 24: Nail Polish Spheres
Teen Action Council
Wednesday, July 2, at 4:00 pm
The Madison Library District Teen Action Council will meet regularly to provide input for teen events and programs, and provide suggestions for improvements and other aspects of the Library as it relates to teens.
Come help us plan Summer Reading!
Teen LEGO Club
Tuesdays, June 17, July 1 & 15, at 4:00 pm
Are you a brick magician, “block” head or looney for LEGOs? Join other teens who love the ever popular bricks at Madison Library District’s Teen LEGO club!
LEGO Club for June:
- June 17: Brick-a-Palooza! Enter the LEGO Carnival Game Challenge!
LEGO Club for July:
- July 1: Brick the States: Create American landmarks in this challenge.
- July 15: Mystery Mini-Figure BBQ Build
Young League of Writers
Wednesdays, June 11, and July 9, at 4:00 pm
Would you like to share your writing with other teens your age or just make new friends? Join the Young League of Writers for ages 12-18. We will meet for an hour and a half to share what we’ve all been working on and talk about what makes writing great.
For June:
- June 11: Summer Reading Contest Prep! – For this activity, we will prepare for the teen summer reading writing contest and use a cut off comic strip to write about what happens next!
For July:
- July 9: Sharing Writing Contest Stories – For this activity, we will share our stories for the teen Summer reading writer’s contest AND take a funny cartoon, reimagine it as a horror scene, romance, sci-fi adventure, or an epic fantasy. It’s a genre flip!
AsiaPop! Club for Teens
Fridays, June 20, and July 18, at 3:30 pm
Learn more about different parts of Asia through Movies, TV shows, Music, Food, Games, and Art.
We want to expand your cultural experience through different types of media!
June and July will be a Studio Ghibli Summer!
For June:
- June 20: Howl’s Moving Castle – For this activity, we’ll watch Howl’s Moving Castle (PG) and make Calcifer keychains or earrings.
For July:
- July 18: Spirited Away – For this activity, we’ll watch Spirited Away (PG) and make soot sprites!
Cook with a Book!
Wednesdays, June 25, and July 16, at 4:00 pm
Have you ever wanted to make treacle tart from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone? Or how about the scones from the Inheritance Games? Or maybe you would like to try the mallowmelt from Keeper of the Lost Cities.
It's an Adventure in Cooking!
For June:
- June 20: Howl's Moving Castle - For this activity, we'll watch Howl's Moving Castle (PG) and make Calcifer keychains or earrings.
For July:
- July 18: Spirited Away - For this activity, we'll watch Spirited Away (PG) and make soot sprites!
Chess and Game Club
Mondays at 4:30 pm
June 9, 16, & 23
July 7, 14, & 21
Learn the art of Chess and other games with the master of fun and strategy, Nick Allison!
Games and supplies will be provided.
For Tweens ages 9 – 11, and Teens ages 12 – 18.
Water Mancala Tournament!
Monday, June 30, at 4:30 pm
We wanted to do something a little different then usual and do an outside mancala game using squishy balls, buckets with water, and running around. It should be a lot of fun!
Armchair Traveler Challenge
Apprentice Artist Edition
January 1 through December 30, 2025
Madison Library's Year-Long Reading Adventure
For patrons ages 15 and older.
Read fun new books and audiobooks and win stickers and other great prizes!
Here’s how it works:
Step 1: Sign up at the Circulation Desk to get your reading log.
Step 2: Read a book that fits a task listed in one of the Canvases. Read another. And another. You can get a sticker for each task.
Step 3: For every Canvas completed, bring your log in to the Circulation Desk for a small prize and an entry for the grand prize final drawing at the end of the year.
Step 4: Keep reading! If you complete your artist's portfolio, you'll receive a special 2025 Armchair Traveler prize in commemoration of your achievement.
If you finish early, you can obtain an additional reading log and work towards becoming a Master Artist, earning extra prizes and entries into the final drawing!
Reading is the perfect way to spark your imagination,
and we are ready for an adventure in creation!
GET YOUR BRUSHES READY, HERE WE GO!
Junior Armchair Traveler Challenge
Apprentice Artist Edition
January 1 through December 30, 2025
Madison Library's Year-Long Reading Adventure
For patrons ages 10 to 14.
Read fun new books and audiobooks and win stickers and other great prizes!
Here’s how it works:
Step 1: Sign up at the Circulation Desk to get your reading log.
Step 2: Read a book that fits a task listed in one of the Canvases. Read another. And another. You can get a sticker for each task.
Step 3: For every Canvas completed, bring your log in to the Circulation Desk for a small prize and an entry for the grand prize final drawing at the end of the year.
Step 4: Keep reading! If you complete your artist's portfolio, you'll receive a special 2025 Armchair Traveler prize in commemoration of your achievement.
If you finish early, you can obtain an additional reading log and work towards becoming a Master Artist, earning extra prizes and entries into the final drawing!
Reading is the perfect way to spark your imagination,
and we are ready for an adventure in creation!
GET YOUR BRUSHES READY, HERE WE GO!
Young Adult Collections
For those ages 12 to 18
Most Items Located Behind the DVD Cases in Our Main Foyer
We have a wide variety of materials for all your learning and entertainment needs!
Having a hard time finding something? Ask a librarian!
We also provide the following materials:
- FICTION – arranged alphabetically by the author’s last name and starting on the north wall. Some of our most popular titles can be found here, including dystopian novels, fairy tale adaptations, and some of the biggest book-to-screen adaptations.
- NONFICTION – specifically written for teenagers encompassing many topics, such as art, history, growing up, comics, and ACT prep.
- GRAPHIC NOVELS, MANGA, and COMICS – Here you will find popular manga and superhero titles, among others.
- AUDIOBOOKS – books on CD
- eBOOKS and eAUDIOS – downloadable from the Libby app on your device
- MAGAZINES
- KITS – we have several types of kits:
- SPEEDY READER KITS – the entire book series in one bag; in pale blue and grey bags.
- READ-ALONG KITS – includes a book and an audiobook of the same title so you can follow along with the audio reader.
“Picture This!”
Cartoon Catalyst Writers Contest
Entries may be submitted starting June 2, 2025
All Entries Due Saturday, July 19, 2025
Do you love storytelling? Ever looked at a comic or cartoon and wondered what happens next—or what came before? Now’s your chance to take that spark of imagination and turn it into a story! Whether you’re into fantasy, mystery, sci-fi, or real-life drama, this is your moment to shine!
The Challenge:
- Find a comic panel or cartoon that sparks your imagination—and use it as the inspiration for a short story.
- What’s the story behind the image? Who are the characters? What’s going on—or what happens next? You decide!
How to enter:
- Choose Your Comic or Cartoon
- Find a single-panel comic or cartoon that inspires you.
- It can be funny, mysterious, emotional, or totally surreal.
- Make sure it’s appropriate for a general audience.
- You may use your own drawing, select one from here, or an existing one you’ve found on the web—just add the image or link to your story document.
- Write Your Story
- Maximum length: 4,000 words
- Any genre is welcome (mystery, sci-fi, realistic fiction, fantasy, etc.)
- The story must be clearly inspired by or connected to your chosen cartoon/comic.
- Submit Online
- Email your original work to programs@madisonlib.org.
- Please include your name, age, phone number and the title of your story in the email.
- Paste or type your short story in the email itself AND attach the document to the email.
- The comic or cartoon you selected as a prompt must be in the document with your short story. It can be either an image or a link.
- Typewritten paper copy will not be accepted.
Requirements:
- Participants must be ages 12 – 18 to enter.
- Open to Madison Library District residents only.
- 4,000 word maximum.
- Limit 1 short story per person.
- Work must be original, not previously published, and titled.
- Submissions that are deemed inappropriate, culturally inaccurate or possess negative stereotypical characterization will be disqualified.
- Join the Young League of Writers for tips and tricks about plot twists and great character dialogue, and to chat about writing with other teens. YLoW meets every 2nd Wednesday @ 4:00 pm in the Madison Library District Community Room.
Deadline:
All entries must be received by Saturday, July 19th, 2025.
Winners will be announced on Friday, July 25th, 2025, at the Teen Summer Reading Final Party. They will also be notified via Facebook, Instagram and email.
Prizes:
ALL participants will receive a prize!
First prize – $30 Amazon gift card
Second prize – Fat Cats Date Pack ($60 value)
Third prize – $5 gift cards to Runnin’ for Sweets. 4 participants will be awarded.
All three winners will receive publication online at www.madisonlib.org and an award certificate.
AND just for participating… everyone will receive a Free All-You-Can-Eat Buffet pass to Pizza Pie Cafe!
For more information please email Gina at the library at gina.m@madisonlib.org
Homework Help
Websites and databases just for teens! Use these to help you with homework and other research projects.
Regular Hours of Operation
- Monday: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
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- Thursday: 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
- Friday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Saturday: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
- Sunday: CLOSED
Closures in 2025
- January 1 – New Year’s Day
- January 20 – Martin Luther King, Jr., Day
- February 17 – Presidents Day
- March 28 – Staff Development Day
- April 5 – Building Maintenance
- May 24-26 – Memorial Day
- June 19 – Juneteenth
- July 4-5 – Independence Day
- August 30-September 1 – Labor Day
- September 19 – Staff Development Day
- October 4 – Building Maintenance
- October 31 – Open from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
- November 11 – Veterans Day
- November 26 – Closing at 5:00 pm
- November 27-29 – Thanksgiving
- December 24-26 – Christmas
- December 31 – New Year’s Eve
- January 1, 2026 – New Year’s Day
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Rexburg, ID 83440
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