Teens

Curbside Services Open; Building Closed
Teen Writing Contest. Runs January 4- February 28. Click for more information.
Young Adult Book of the Month - Grades 9-12. This month's selection is: Don’t Get Caught by Kurt Dinan. Read 4 books from our monthly selections, and get a free book!
Teen's Personal Reading Challenge 2021
How to Pay for College Without Going Broke. Wednesday, January 27, 6:30pm. Registration required.
Teen "Nailed It!" Contest. Please call to register.

 

Virtual Escape Room

Check out this Virtual Escape Room designed by members of the library's Teen Advisory Board! Click here to see if you can escape!

 

Teen Writing Contest

Attention teen writers! The Fremont Public Library is hosting a teen writing contest!

 
Contest Rules:
  • Open to teens in grades 6-12.
  • Enter in one of three categories: Poetry, Short Story, or Essay/Memoir. (Submissions should not exceed 5,000 words. Submissions in the Poetry category can consist of 1 – 3 poems.)
  • All submissions should reflect the theme of TIME.
  • No school assignments.
  • Limit of 1 entry per person.
  • Submission period: January 4-February 28
  • Enter online using this link.
 
Submissions will be judged by a panel of Fremont Librarians. A winner may be chosen for each category in 2 age groups: middle school (Grades 6-8) and high school (Grades 9-12) (6 winners possible). Winners will be announced by the end of March. Winning submissions will be featured on our website, and winners will receive a $25 gift card of their choice.
 

Participate in Teens' 2021 Personal Reading Challenge

 

 

Abe Lincoln Award Nominees 2021

Students' Choice Book Award for the State of Illinois.
Click here for past winners.

 

 

What Should I Read Next?

Find out which book is next in your favorite series.

 

Want to volunteer in the library?

Teen Volunteering is suspended due to COVID-19. Please check back again at a later date.

 
Need hours for NHS, NJHS, Confirmation or high school? Please note that the links below may not be valid during Stay at Home orders.

Need to do court ordered community service?

We do not offer that program here at the library. Please contact the Lake County Juvenile Service Program in Illinois at 847-377-7800. You can drop in or call for assistance. No appointment necessary!