Teens

WELCOME TEENS AND TWEENS

Your one-stop place at PPL for all things Tween and Teen! Stop in after school and work on your homework, pick one of the many graphic novels to read, or just hang out with friends. Jump into gaming sessions, get crafty with our crafts and activities, or log onto PPL’s free wifi and chat with friends.

Libby

Browse eBooks and eAudiobooks just for teens.

Visit Teen Libby

Hoopla

Discover eMaterials including movies and music.

Visit Hoopla

Beanstack

Join and participate in reading challenges.

Visit Beanstack

New Releases

Welcome to the Teen Reading Zone, a haven where literature meets your unique taste and personal style! As you step into this engaging space, you’ll discover an array of inviting seating options, from plush bean bags to cozy cushions, designed to create the perfect atmosphere for your reading adventures. Our shelves are lined with an eclectic collection of the latest novels, timeless classics, and gripping series, ensuring that there’s something for every teen reader.

It’s more than just reading; it’s a space to unwind, explore, and connect. Whether you’re a book aficionado or just getting started, the Teen Reading Zone is your destination for adventure. So, grab a book, find a cozy spot, and let the reading journey unfold!

Events

Caturday!

In honor of Adopt-A-Cat Month we invite everyone to meowsy on into the library for a purrfect story & craft time with some cute kitties from the MCHS. We will also be taking supply donations for the cats at the Humane Society. Some items needed are: Cat food, Kitten Chow, kitten formula, kitty litter, cat toys, and monetary donations. Bringing in a donated item during this special story time will get patrons an extra ticket to put into a grand prize box.

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Silly Safaris

We are excited to have Silly Safaris back for this live, interactive animal show. Mr. Ryan the Lion will show and teach us about so many animals from SIlly Safaris. Bring a blanket or chair and come to Young’s Amphitheater for this exciting event!

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Intro to Beekeeping

Emily Tarnow will be leading this program! We will learn about these busy bees, see the beekeeping gear and more!

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Healing Lotion with Jamie

Join Jamie for creating healing lotions. Sign-up required since there is limited seating. All supplies will be provided.

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Creating with Color

Water color instructor, Marge, will lead us in learning how to paint outdoors…on the patio of the library!

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Experience the Magic with Mr. Jim!

Mr. Jim will mystify the children with an outdoor magical adventure! This family show will delight all ages. The children will follow along as Mr. Jim inspires their imaginations to move through the brush to check out plant and animal life. They may even catch a creature!

Mr. Jim is a national school presenter, educator, and author. He has reached millions of students from several countries across the world with presentations that incorporate life skills and character developing information. His use of visual aids (illusions and/or multi-media) makes his messages memorable.

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EXPLORE-A-TRUCK EVENT!

We are so excited to be able to bring back the Explore-A-Truck Event from last summer! Join us at River Park Square and get close up to various vehicles. This year the Armory, City of Plymouth, Gary Cleveland (helicopter), Jeff Berg (antique tractor), PCSC, Fire Dept., Police Dept., Ozinga, Stone Excavating, Reichert & Knepp, R. Yoder, REMC, Park Dept., and more will be bringing their vehicles. We will also have a craft table, free popcorn, and lemonade! Rain or shine we will be there!

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Seed Sessions – Q & A with Jamie!

Have more quesetions? Have insight helps? Join us!

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Hook ‘n Needle

Join us as we knit and crochet projects together! Periodically, we will have special kits/projects available for a small fee.

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“Hope can be a powerful force. Maybe there’s no actual magic in it, but when you know what you hope for most and hold it like a light within you, you can make things happen, almost like magic.”

—Laini Taylor

Resources

Free Online Technology Education

Join more than 100 million people from all walks of life who have come to us to learn the essential skills they need to live and work in the 21st century. Browse our extensive library:

Online Learning

Gale Courses offers a wide range of highly interactive, instructor led courses that you can take entirely online. As a library card holder in good standing, you are entitled to these courses at no cost. Courses run for six weeks and new sessions begin every month.

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Indiana Driving Practice Tests

This FREE Driver Education program contains the following state-specific information: 11 car practice tests, 8 motorcycle practice tests, 3 CDL practice tests, 3 online driver’s manuals, and an FAQ section with detailed answers to 100+ BMV-related questions.

Skill Building Online Platform

Organized into targeted learning centers, LearningExpress Library supports those looking to improve core academic skills, pass the GED, prepare for college, join the military, obtain occupational certification, find a job, change careers, become a U.S. citizen and much more.

Indiana’s Online Learning Hub

INSPIRE databases offer access to magazines, encyclopedias, newspapers, and other resources to meet the information needs of Indiana residents.

Diverse Academic Database

EBSCOhost is a powerful online reference system offering databases from leading information providers for public, academic, medical, corporate and school libraries.

Language Learning

Rosetta Stone is dedicated to changing people’s lives through the power of language and literacy education. The company’s innovative, personalized language and reading programs drive positive learning outcomes in thousands of schools, businesses, government organizations, and for millions of individual learners around the world.

Auto Repair Information

Chilton Library provides access to repair, maintenance and service information on the most popular cars, trucks, vans and SUVs on the road today, as well as, many new vehicles. This continuously updated resource provides step-by-step repair procedures, troubleshooting guides, diagnostic trouble codes, photos, illustrations, diagrams, and multimedia (videos and animations) to simplify even the most complicated tasks.