Teen Zone
For Those Ages 12 to 18
We have a variety of regular events that happen every month. We also host contests, parties and other special activities throughout the year. Scroll down for more resources just for our teen patrons.
All Events
in the Community Room
We have how-to videos from previous crafts on our YouTube channel.
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instructions for all activites are given in the first 30 minutes of the program.
if you are more than 30 minutes late,
you're welcome to participate,
but you'll have to figure out the activity
on your own.
Join us for the
Idaho Teen Reading Challenge
October 1, 2026, through April 30, 2027
You must read 8 books in 10 different categories.
Prizes are available for each book you read!
There is also a Digital Badge Contest.
click here to learn more!
Rubik's, Chess, and Game Club
Mondays at 4:00 pm
Teen Action Council
First Wednesday at 4:00 pm
Young League of Writers
Second Thursday at 4:00 pm
AsiaPop! Club for Teens
Third Thursday at 4:00 pm
Teen Dungeons and Dragons
Fridays at 3:30 pm
Junior Armchair Traveler Challenge
Excavation Intern Edition
For ages 10 to 14
Armchair Traveler Challenge
Excavation Field Technician Edition
For ages 15 and older
Young Adult Collections
Books, Graphic Novels, Speedy Reader Kits and More!
TeenTober Crow Party!
A Corvid-Themed Get-Together to Celebrate Halloween!
FRIDAY, October 30, from 7:00 to 9:00 PM
Create your own crow mask, bring trinkets to trade, play crow-themed games,
and try your luck with a Trinket Trove Mystery Scoop.
We’ll also have sandwich fixings and drinks to enjoy
for this mysterious and fun TeenTober celebration!
So grab your friends and let's flock together for this crow-themed party!
Don't Forget Our Free
Family Friendly Films
Fridays at 3:30 pm in the Community Room
- September 18: The Sheep Detectives (PG)
- October 16: Toy Story 5 (PG)
- November 13: Moana (2026) (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!
October Programs for Teens
Teen Action Council Wed. Oct. 7 4:00 PM Ages 13-18 The Teen Action Council gathers to discuss plans and come up with ways for the Library to serve teens. Select participants ages 13-18 are invited to join us Wednesday, October 7 in the Community Room at 4 PM! Apply to...
September 2026 Programs for Teens
Teen Action Council The Teen Action Council gathers to discuss plans and come up with ways for the Library to serve teens. Due to our shelving upgrade closure, we will meet the second Wednesday of September. Select participants ages 13-18 are invited to join us...
August 2026 Events
AO3 at the Library: Fanfiction Short Story Contest Calling all storytellers! Do you have a favorite book, movie, show, video game, or fictional world you just can't let go of? Now's your chance to give it the spin it deserves. Write an original fan fiction story for...
July 2026 Events for Teens
Summer Reading 2026: Unearth a Story Summer Reading 2026 is here! This summer, we’re Unearthing a Story, and we want you to dig in with us. From Monday, June 8 through Saturday, August 1, read your way to awesome prizes. Sign-ups start June 8th — online with Beanstack...
June 2026 Events for Teens
Flood 50 We're honored to be part of the city-wide Flood 50 commemoration — remembering the Teton Dam Flood 50 years later. Stop by to explore photo displays and Flood memorabilia, pick up a "Where Did I Put..." emergency preparedness folder (one per family), and grab...
May 2026 Events
Teen Action Council The Teen Action Council gathers to discuss plans and come up with ways for the Library to serve teens. Select participants ages 13-18 are invited to join us Wednesday, May 6 in the Community Room at 4 PM! Apply to Join Teen Action Council Crafty...
Teen Programs April 2026
Teen Action Council The Teen Action Council gathers to discuss plans and come up with ways for the Library to serve teens. Select participants ages 13-18 are invited to join us Wednesday, April 1 in the Community Room at 4 PM! Apply to Join Teen Action Council Chess...
Teen Activities March 2026
Chess and Game Club Unplug and connect at Chess and Game Club! It's the perfect place to hang out, meet new people, and play some awesome games. Mondays at 4:00 PM in the Community Room, we'll have chess sets ready for players of all abilities, plus a rotating...
Teen Activities February 2026
Chess and Game Club Unplug and connect at Chess and Game Club! Join us on Mondays, February 2, 9, and 23 from 4:00-5:30 PM for an afternoon of fun and friendly competition. Whether you're a chess master or have never moved a pawn, we'll have chess sets ready for...
January 2026 Programs for Teens
Chess and Game Club Unplug and connect at Chess and Game Club! It's the perfect place to hang out, meet new people, and play some awesome games. Mondays at 4:30 PM in the Community Room, we'll have chess sets ready for players of all abilities, plus a rotating...
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Subscribe to Our Events Newsletter
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Dungeons and Dragons for Teens
Fridays, November 6 & 20, 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.
Teen Action Council
Wednesday, November 4, 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.
Young League of Writers
tHURSDAY, November 12, 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. Whether you want to share your writing with peers or make new friends, this is the perfect place for you. We'll meet for 90 minutes to share our work, discuss what makes great writing, and engage in creative writing exercises.
In the first half of the activity, we'll share our writing with each other. Use the red, yellow, or green light system to indicate the level of feedback you'd like to receive.
In the second half, we'll dive into a writing marathon, creating and exploring new ideas together.
AsiaPop! Club for Teens
Thursday, November 19, at 4:00 pm
Learn more about different parts of Asia through Movies, TV shows, Music, Food, Games, and Art.
We watch movies and shows, make crafts, try delicious recipes, and learn traditions from across Asia—
all while having fun and making friends.
FOR NOVEMBER: This month, we'll explore Asian-inspired art by painting our own beautiful watercolor shrines. We'll also learn about the traditions and creativity behind them.
Rubik's, Chess, and Game Club
Mondays, November 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30, at 4:00 pm
Grab a gaming friend and unplug at Chess, Game, and... Cubing Club! It's the perfect place to hang out, meet new people, and play some awesome games like Chess, Mafia, Monopoly Deal, and... RUBIK'S CUBES! No experience needed—just a desire to have fun.
Come when you can, bring a friend, and make Mondays something to look forward to!
Open to everyone ages 9 to 18.
Armchair Traveler Challenge
Excavation Field Technician Edition
January 1 through December 30, 2026
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 Inventory Log sheets. Read another. And another. You can get a sticker for each task.
Step 3: For every Log sheet 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 Artifact Reading Journal, you'll receive a special 2026 Armchair Traveler prize in commemoration of your achievement.
If you finish early, you can obtain an additional reading log and work towards becoming a Dig Director, earning extra prizes and entries into the final drawing!
Reading is the perfect way to unearth information, entertainment, and
understanding, and we are ready to delve into some great books!
GET YOUR SPADES READY, HERE WE GO!
Junior Armchair Traveler Challenge
Excavation Intern Edition
January 1 through December 30, 2026
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 Inventory Log sheets. Read another. And another. You can get a sticker for each task.
Step 3: For every Log sheet 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 Artifact Reading Journal, you'll receive a special 2026 Armchair Traveler prize in commemoration of your achievement.
Reading is the perfect way to unearth information, entertainment, and
understanding, and we are ready to dig into some great books!
GET YOUR SPADES 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.
Idaho Teen Reading Challenge
October 1, 2026, through April 30, 2027
Teens, ages 12-18, are invited to participate in this year’s Teen Reading Challenge, a statewide program from the Idaho Commission for Libraries.
In order to complete the challenge, you must read 8 books in 10 different categories between October 2025 and April 2026. You can choose from the following categories:
- Read a book that has a Two-Word Title.
- Read a book in a New Format – like an audio book or graphic novel.
- Read a book from a Library Display (digital displays count!).
- Read a book with a Multicolored Cover.
- Read a Science Fiction book.
- Read a book Recommended by a Teacher.
- Read a book that Features the Outdoors.
- Read a book Before You Stream (a book that was made into a movie – or one that will be!).
- Read a book of Poetry or a Novel in Verse.
- Free Choice: read whatever you want!
Tracking Progress
Track your challenge progress on the Beanstack website or app. There are also paper tracking sheets, reading journals, and bookmarks available for pick-up at the Madison Library Children's Reference Desk, the Madison High School Library, and the Madison Jr. High Library.
Prizes
Visit the Madison Library District Children's Reference Desk after each book read for the challenge to receive a small prize! If you can't make it to the library, prizes will also be given out during the visiting librarian days at your school library.
We will also have a prize drawing at the end of the challenge for a $30 gift card for any teens who have read 8 books. The drawing will be held May 1, 2027.
Teens must be registered to win prizes in the drawings. If you are tracking the challenge on paper outside of Beanstack, please make sure to register with a librarian at the Madison Library District, Madison Jr. High Library, or Madison High School Library to have your progress entered for a chance to win!
Digital Badge Art Contest
Entries due November 30, 2026
How to participate: Pick an ITRC category (or categories) and create a digital badge representing that category. You can draw, paint, sketch, or design it digitally. Your badge should look good when printed small (like on a sticker or button)—so, it probably should not be extremely detailed or “busy.” There will be one winner per category. The winning badges will be shared with libraries statewide!
Resources for Teens
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
- Tuesday - Wednesday: 9:00 am – 8:00 pm
- 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 2026
- January 1 – New Year’s Day
- January 19 – Martin Luther King, Jr., Day
- February 16 – Presidents Day
- April 3 – Staff Development Day
- April 4 – Building Maintenance
- May 23-25 – Memorial Day
- June 19 – Juneteenth
- July 3-4 – Independence Day
- August 7-September 7 – Shelving Upgrade
- September 5-7 – Labor Day
- October 3 – Building Maintenance
- November 11 – Veterans Day
- November 25 – Closing at 5:00 pm
- November 26-28 – Thanksgiving
- December 24-26 – Christmas
- December 31 – New Year’s Eve
- January 1-2, 2027 – New Year’s
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