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!
Idaho Teen Reading Challenge
October through April
for those ages 12 to 18
Click here to find all the information on how to play the challenge.
Fun prizes are available!
Teen Writer’s Contest
Fan Fiction
Reimagine the worlds and characters you love and
finish the story your favorite author started.
Submit an original fan fiction story for a chance to win.
All contestants will receive a prize!
Click Here for all the details on how to enter
Chess and Game Club
Mondays at 4:00 pm
Teen Action Council
First Wednesday at 4:00 pm
Teen Crafts
First and Third Thursday at 4:00 pm
Teen LEGO Club
Third Wednesday at 4:00 pm
Young League of Writers
Second and Fourth Wednesday at 4:00 pm
AsiaPop Club for Teens!
Second Thursday at 4:00 pm
Teen Dungeons and Dragons
Third & Fifth Fridays at 3:30 pm
Cook with a Book
Fourth Thursday at 4:00 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!
Teen Gamer Bash Party
“Game On!”
Friday, February 27, from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Get ready to game!
Join us for a high-energy teen game party featuring Nintendo favorites like
Just Dance, Super Smash Bros, and Mario Kart, plus board and card games for everyone to enjoy.
Fuel up with pizza, soda, and chips and hang out like a true gamer!
Whether you’re a button-mashing pro or just looking for a fun night with friends, this bash has something for everyone.
Bring your A-game!
Don't Forget Our Free
Family Friendly Films
Fridays at 3:30 pm in the Community Room
- February 6: Snow Buddies (G)
- February 20: Cool Runnings (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!
January 2026 Programs for Teens
Chess and Game ClubUnplug 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...
December 2025 Programs for All Ages
Teen Action CouncilThe 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, December 3 in the Community Room at 4 PM!Crafty Corner Join us for Crafty Corner,...
November 2025 Teen Programs
Chess and Game ClubTweens and teens ages 9-18, join us every Monday at 4:30 PM to learn the art of chess and other games with the master of fun and strategy, Nick Allison! Whether you're a beginner or an experienced player, come challenge yourself and have fun. All...
October Teen Activities
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, Oct. 1 in the Community Room at 4 PM!Teen CraftsGet crafty this spooky season! Teens ages 12–18 are...
September Activities for Teens
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, Sept. 3 in the Community Room at 4 PM!Teen CraftsTeen Crafts is back! Join us on Thursday, Sept. 4 at...
August Programs for All Ages
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, August 6 in the Community Room at 4 PM!Crafty Corner Join us for Crafty Corner, an informal meet-up...
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...
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Resources for Teens
Dungeons and Dragons for Teens
Fridays, January 30 & February 13, 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.
- January 30: We will come together as a group to play and enjoy a D&D one-shot adventure together.
- February 13: We will come together as a group to play and enjoy a D&D one-shot adventure together.
Teen Crafts
Thursdays, February 5 & 19, at 4:00 pm
Bring your friends and listen to music while you make an awesome art project to take home with you.
CRAFTING FOR FEBRUARY:
- February 5: 3D Book Page Heart Art – For this activity, we are going to fold and shape pages to form a popping heart design perfect for display or gifting.
- February 19: Pop Tab Buddies – We’ll make small, charming characters from pop tabs, wire, and beads that you can customize with colors and personality.
Join us and express your creativity!
Teen Action Council
Wednesday, February 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.
Teen LEGO Club
Wednesday, February 18, 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!
Mosaics – Design and build a colorful mosaic of a person, character, or thing you love. Use your creativity and teamwork to bring your vision to life.
Young League of Writers
Wednesdays, Februry 11 & 25, 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.
FOR February:
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. Please share your work in advance to programs@madisonlib.org or bring a printed copy to the Young League of Writers meeting.
In the second half, we’ll dive into a writing marathon, creating and exploring new ideas together.
AsiaPop! Club for Teens
Thursday, February 12, at 4:00 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!
For February:
We’ll celebrate Lunar New Year by creating our own paper lanterns and decorating them with gems, glitter, and other sparkly materials for a festive, personalized touch. Each participant will leave with a bright, bedazzled lantern to bring good luck into the new year.
Cook with a Book!
Thursday, February 26, 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.
FOR February:
This month we'll be reading and discussing Six Crimson Cranes by Elizabeth Lim. We'll also make the delicious Dumplings featured in this enchanting fantasy tale.
Whether you're an experienced cook or a kitchen newbie, you'll learn hands-on cooking skills while connecting food and literature in a fun, tasty way. Come hungry, leave inspired!
It's an Adventure in Cooking!
Chess and Game Club
Mondays, February 2, 9, & 23, at 4:00 pm
Not meeting on February 16
Unplug and connect at the library's game club! It's the perfect place to hang out, meet new people, and play some awesome games. We'll have chess sets ready for players of all abilities, plus a rotating selection of board games and card games. No experience needed—just a desire to have fun.
Open to everyone ages 9-18.
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.
Writers Contest: Fan Fiction
Entries may be submitted starting February 2, 2026
All Entries Due Sunday, February 22, 2026
Love storytelling? Have a favorite work of fiction? We want YOUR creative voice!
The Challenge:
Write a short story (up to 4,000 words) using characters, settings!
How to enter:
- Choose your characters from a well known piece of fiction. (ex. Harry Potter, Marvel, Star Wars, etc.)
- Write Your Story
- Maximum length: 4,000 words
- Any genre is welcome (mystery, sci-fi, realistic fiction, fantasy, etc.)
- Submit Online
- Email your original work to programs@madisonlib.org.
- Please include your name, age, a phone number where you can be reached (parent phone # is ok), and the title of your story, and the fictional source/s where you got your characters in the email.
- Your short story document must be in either Ariel or Times New Roman font, pasted in the email itself, AND attached as a separate file in the email.
- Typewritten paper copies and photographs of handwritten entries 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.
- AI generated stories will not be accepted. We want to hear your own voice!
- 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 and 4th Wednesday @ 4:00 pm in the Madison Library District Community Room.
Deadline:
All entries must be received by Sunday, February 22, 2026.
Prizes:
ALL participants will receive a prize!
Grand prizes – $30 Barnes & Noble gift card OR Bluetooth keyboard which connects to your mobile device.
Winners will be announced at the Game On! Teen Gamer Bash party held on Friday, February 27, at 7:00 pm
For more information please email Gina at the library at gina.m@madisonlib.org
Idaho Teen Reading Challenge
October 1, 2025, through April 30, 2026
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 Features Food.
- Read about Something That Scares You.
- Read a book featuring Mythology.
- Read a book about Something You Love.
- Read a book with a Nonhuman Main Character.
- Read a book Recommended by a Librarian.
- Read a Graphic Novel.
- Read a book with a Historical Setting.
- Read a book you find on the Bottom Shelf.
- 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! We will have a prize drawing at the end of the challenge for any teens who have read 8 books.
Teens must be registered in Beanstack to win prizes in the drawings. If you are tracking the challenge on paper outside of Beanstack, please make sure to visit Madison Library District to have your challenge progress entered in Beanstack for a chance to win!
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 4 – Building Maintenance
- May 23-25 – Memorial Day
- June 19 – Juneteenth
- July 3-4 – Independence Day
- 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, 2027 – New Year’s Day
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Rexburg, Idaho 83440
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Rexburg, ID 83440
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