Happy Earth Day! Want to celebrate by checking out a book from the library? Why not try some of these on-theme titles! . . . #TeensAtVPL #Bookstagram #IGReads #YAReads #EarthDay
It's happening! A fun free art workshop called “Unlock Your Creativity: Illustrate a Scene with a Minimal Colour Palette” with local artist and muralist @paigejung_ ! Come to the Hastings branch at 3:30 on Thursday, Feb. 8 and create with us. We're so excited to welcome Paige and learn from her! Paige Jung (she/her) is an illustrator, muralist and artist known for her proficient use of colour and gestural shapes to create illustrations that tell stories of connection, community power, and what makes us human. #teensatvpl #teenart #artinvancouver #vmf #vancouverpubliclibrary #vancityteens
Yay! Teen Art Hive is back! Drop in to the Hastings branch on Thursdays from 3:30-5pm starting Jan. 25. Come try out new techniques, make art with our art supplies and meet other teens. So fun! Snacks and hot chocolate provided! ☕🖌🎨 #vancouverpubliclibrary #teensatvpl
David Bowles' novel, "The Prince and the Coyote," delves into the life of Nezahualcoyotl, the legendary Aztec ruler, poet, and philosopher -- notably featured on Mexico's 100 peso bill! The 15-year-old crown prince, raised amidst an enduring feud between the Kingdoms of Mexico and Acolhuacan, faces upheaval when a power struggle claims his father's life, forcing his family into exile. Forced to flee, the prince forms an unexpected alliance with a coyote, embarking on an adventure through the wilderness. But his journey back to the throne - fraught with war, romance, politics, and betrayal - is far from simple. The narrative seamlessly blends poetry and prose, incorporating translated verses by Nezahualcoyotl himself. The story is adorned with traditional illustrations by Amanda Mijangos, creating a rich exploration of heritage, history, and Indigenous identity - including insights into pre-Columbian gender identity and language. #teenteamtuesday #vancouverpubliclibrary #teensatvpl #davidbowles #amandamijangos #indigenousfiction #yafiction
If you’re patiently waiting for BTS’ reunion in 2025 🫡, may we suggest checking out Beyond the Story? Take an exclusive look into the group’s ten year journey, which features photos and over 300 QR codes to access digital content. An immersive behind-the-scenes look into BTS’ meteoric rise, this is an essential read whether you’re an ARMY member or just a little curious 💜. . . . #TeenTeamTuesday #BTS #BeyondTheStory #TeensAtVPL
Embark on a journey through time with these new historical fiction picks! From 1970s Jamaica to Elizabethan London, there's something for everyone. #teensatvpl #vancouverpubliclibrary #yafiction #historicalfiction
If you're looking for an exhilarating page-turner to get you through the end-of-the year slump, look no further than Thieves' Gambit by (former teen librarian!) Kayvion Lewis. Seventeen-year-old Rosalyn 'Ross' Quest is part of a legendary family of thieves, but frankly, has grown tired of the lifestyle and wants out. Unfortunately, on the night of her planned escape - Ross' mom is kidnapped. Desperate for ransome money, Ross accepts an invitation from an underground thieving competition. Facing cunning and cutthroat competitors, and increasingly treacherous trials, Ross' skills are tested to the extreme. Can she outwit, outmaneuver, and outplay her opponents to win the game? A surefire hit for fans of Six of Crows, Hunger Games and Squid Game. #teenteamtuesday #teensatvpl #vancouverpubliclibrary #ThievesGambit #YAfiction
This graphic memoir is super sweet! When Claire's health starts to deteriorate, she has to go through a journey of doctors and diagnoses. Her physical and mental health suffers so she turns to art for solace. She relies on friends and her parents for support, and eventually starts to feel better after a few scary surgeries. Love the artwork! And the author @clairelordon lives here in Vancouver! [Alt text: Photo of librarian holding a copy of a graphic novel called "One in a Million" by Claire Lordon.] #teensatvpl #teenteamtuesday #vancouverpubliclibrary
The book snails are back to share some incoming titles! 🐌🍂 #teensatvpl #vancouverpubliclibrary #yafiction #yagraphicnovels #phoebewahl #jamiejohoang #kitfrick #byrongraves #emmareynolds
Happy Diwali to those who celebrate from all of us at Teen Services! ✨🕯✨ Thank you TAG A for helping with this post! :) [image description: a purple graphic image showing flames and flowers with text reading 'Happy Diwali'.] #Teensatvpl #celebratediwali
The #BigLibraryRead digital book club has a new title that you can really sink your teeth into! Borrow “Artie and the Wolf Moon” by Olivia Stephens from November 2-16, no waitlists or holds, through Libby. 🐺🖤 🌕 Ebook & Audiobook: https://biglibraryread.com/ Join the discussion: https://discuss.biglibraryread.com/ [Image description: Person sitting on a couch reading “Artie and the Wolf Moon”.] #EBooks #Audiobooks #LibrariesRule #TeensAtVPL #GetReading
Calling all writers and artists! Join past and future contributors to New Shoots and ink Magazine for an afternoon of sharing, writing and creating. You are welcome to bring a work in progress or start something new! We’ll be joined by mentors from the UBC School of Creative Writing program to charge up our creativity. Snacks and art supplies will be provided. 🪶 Central Library | Level 9 🌱 Friday, November 24 | 2-4 p.m. 🪶 For teens ages 13-18 🌱 Email [email protected] to register! #teensatvpl #vancouverpubliclibrary #inkatvpl
**UPDATE: This workshop has been rescheduled to Nov 16!** Calling all artists! We're excited to welcome guest artist Christopher Leinonen at Teen Art Hive for a workshop on November 16! Christopher Leinonen has been a professional animator since 2007, and has worked on My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, Carmen Sandiego, and The Snoopy Show. In this workshop, Christopher will show the principles of animation and you’ll make a short flip-book animation! Hastings Branch Thursday, Nov 16 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. Drop-in. No registration required! #teensatvpl #animation
Still figuring out Halloween plans? Nothing wrong with a night in reading spooky tales! Today we're bringing you 13 more short stories with Night of the Living Queers, a YA horror anthology edited by Shelly Page and Alex Brown. Exclusively featuring authors of colour, these spine-tingling shorts vary from the thrilling and mysterious to humorous and sweet. Check it out now... if you dare. #teenteamtuesday #teensatvpl #nightofthelivingqueers #spookystories
Need a break from spooky season? Check out some of our latest romance offerings instead. #teensatvpl #vancouverpubliclibrary #yafiction #yaromance #ninakenwood #michellequach #lydiasharp #jameslsutter
It's time for #TeenTeamTuesdays! Each Tuesday, our Teen Services staff highlight a YA book that we hope you will enjoy. This time, there is a bonus cat picture! Have you ever dreamed of making your feline friend their very own couch? How about a food truck? Get crafty with "Cat Castles" by Carin Oliver and build your whiskered companion some new furniture! Fun fact: Sadie has a bona fide library cat. Kismet was found in the ceiling of the Marpole branch in 2012. Sadie lured her out with some tuna and then took her home. Kismet is still a little bit wild and this is the only successful selfie that Sadie has ever managed to take with her; unfortunately, the camera was on portrait mode. Oops. #Cats #GetCrafty #VancouverPublicLibary #TeensAtVPL
Get your creative juices flowing with Creativebug! Quilting, painting, seasonal crafts... Creativebug has instructional videos for just about any art form. You can even choose how far down the rabbit hole you want to go: Opt for a quick lesson or dive down into a multi-class series. Happy crafting! As always, free with your library card. [Image description: A colourful pile of yarn and knitting needles with the words "Creativebug: Free with your library card!"] #TeensAtVPL #Crafts #AlwaysLearning
Today’s #teenteamtuesday is also a little behind-the-scenes bonus from our recent spooky books list. This collection of short stories was almost included, but Jam decided to highlight it on its own instead. If 13 spooky books weren’t enough for you, here are 13 more stories to fright and delight! “His Hideous Heart: 13 of Edgar Allan Poe's Most Unsettling Tales Reimagined” edited by Dahlia Adler features retellings of classic horror stories published alongside Poe’s original works. So if you find yourself thrilled or enchanted by one of the new stories, you can instantly flip the pages to see its inspiration! The reimagined tales are crafted by a diverse line-up of awesome YA authors, including Rin Chupeco, Lamar Giles, Kendare Blake, Emily Lloyd-Jones, Marieke Nijkamp, Tiffany D. Jackson, Stephanie Kuehn and more. Grab “His Hideous Heart” from VPL for a great collection of spooky shorts – and check out the link in our bio to see our recent list of 13 spooky books for October! #vancouverpubliclibrary #teensatVPL #teenteamtuesdays #YAhorror #YAlit #edgarallanpoe
It’s Friday the 13th during the month of October – the perfect excuse to dig into some spooky, scary, creepy, eerie books! Here are 13 titles to check out. Look for the link in our bio to see a list of all of these titles in VPL’s catalogue for quick and easy hold placement! 🎃👻📚 [image description: 8 slides featuring books covers, listed below with accompanying text] FOR COMICS LOVERS Through the Woods: Stories by Emily Carroll The Hills of Estrella Roja by Ashley Robin Franklin FOR QUEER TAKES ON HORROR Night of the Living Queers edited by Shelley Page and Alex Brown The Spirit Bares Its Teeth by Andrew Joseph White FOR SLASHER SUPERFANS You’re Not Supposed to Die Tonight by Kalynn Bayron How to Survive Your Murder by Danielle Valentine FOR TALES OF TERROR BY INDIGENOUS AUTHORS Harvest House by Cynthia Leitich Smith Man Made Monsters by Andrea L Rogers, illustrated by Jeff Edwards FOR TAKING A GAMING BREAK Tales from the Pizzaplex Volume 5: The Bobbiedots Conclusion by Scott Cawthon and Andrea Waggener The Illusion of Living: An Original Joey Drew Memoir by Adrienne Kress FOR GIRLS WHO DREAM OF BECOMING THE MONSTER I Feed Her to the Beast and the Beast Is Me by Jamison Shea The Weight of Blood by Tiffany D. Jackson FOR A CLASSIC SCARY STORY (THAT YOU PROBABLY HAVEN’T ALREADY READ) Something Wicked This Way Comes by Ray Bradbury #teensatVPL #vancouverpubliclibrary #YAlit #YAhorror #horrorlit #halloweenreads
We've got plenty of Dungeons & Dragons adventure waiting for you at the Terry Salman branch! New to D&D? Register for D&D 101, happening on Saturday, Oct 14th @ 2-5 p.m. Yearning for even more? Sign up for our two-day D&D 102 program , which will run from Friday, Oct 20th to Saturday, Oct 21st, 2-5 p.m. Email [email protected] for more information and to register. [Image description: A photo of purple dice, including a D20.] #TeensAtVPL #DND5E #AdventureAwaits
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day, is meant to promote awareness and educate people on the impact of Canada’s residential school system. It is also an opportunity to honour Survivors and Intergenerational Survivors, and to remember the children who never made it home. To learn more about Colonization and the legacy of residential schools, head to the link in our bio. [Image description: An orange shirt with the words The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, September 30.] #TeensAtVPL #OrangeShirtDay #TruthAndReconciliation #EveryChildMatters
Step into the dystopian future with 'Mindwalker' by Kate Dylan. This fast-paced sci-fi thriller follows Sil, a teenage prodigy equipped with a brain-implanted computer that allows her to assume control of field agents, extracting them from perilous missions. But the technology that grants her this gift has an expiration date, and will soon end her life. When she finds out that her employer is using mindwalking tech for more sinister purposes, Sil has to find a way to stop them before it's too late... for everyone. #TeenTeamTuesday #vancouverpubliclibrary #teensatVPL #teenscifinovel
Meet fellow teen artists and experiment with different art supplies in this weekly in-person meet-up. On September 28 and October 5, work with guest artist Haisla Collins to create a mural! [Image description: Paint and paint brushes on wood flooring with the words "Teen Art Hive, Thursdays, September 26 to November 16, 3:30 to 5:00 pm, Hastings Branch"] #TeensAtVPL #Murals #LoveArt #Inspiration
Service hours + adorable kiddos? That's a no-brainer! Reading Buddies and STEAM Buddies are looking for teens to mentor kids in grades 2-4. Help your little buddy develop a love of reading, learning, and exploration. Sounds intimidating? Don't worry, we provide training. You'll have fun, we promise! For more information, email [email protected]. #TeensAtVPL #VancouverPublicLibrary #Mentoring #VolunteeringRocks [Image description: A group of children working around a laptop]
Since spooky season is fast approaching, our book recommendation for this #teenteamtuesday offers an especially eerie read: The Wicked Unseen by Gigi Griffis! A few things to love about The Wicked Unseen: 🖤 The protagonist, Audre, a goth misfit obsessed with horror movies 🖤 Her supportive parents, a mortician and an Occult-expert academic 🖤 The 90s energy (it’s set in 1996, in a small town gripped by “Satanic Panic”) 🖤 Audre’s inconvenient crush on Elle, the preacher’s daughter 🖤 A mystery revolving around Halloween night 🖤 Queer teens taking matters into their own hands when the adults fail them It’s a heart-pounding novel for fans of mystery and horror, with lots of say about extremism and injustice. The Wicked Unseen and other thrilling reads are included on our “High Stakes, Low Barrier” booklist – featuring page-turners with exciting plots that are also quick and easy to read. Find the link to the list in our bio! 📚 #vancouverpubliclibrary #teensatVPL #teenteamtuesdays #queerYA #queerhorror #YAhorror #YAmystery #YAlit #gigigriffis
Have you ever wondered how to draw super kawaii eyes or chunky, textured hair? Join the incredible @janiceliuart, Janice Liu on Sept 27th to learn how to draw manga faces using Procreate! Then, stick around for a sushi dinner and a talk from @yahgulanaas Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas about his newest work, JAJ: A Haida Manga. It's the double bill of our dreams! 🍣 Wednesday, Sept 27th 🍣 4:30-6: Drawing Manga Faces with Janice Liu 🍣 6-7: Sushi Party! 🍣 7-8:15: Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas #TeensAtVPL
We are SO excited to share that VPL’s Writer in Residence, Aren X. Tulchinsky, will be offering a workshop for LGBTQ2S+ teen writers later this month! ✍️ Creative Writing Tools for LGBTQ2S+ Teens ✍️ Expressing your feelings through writing can be healing for many. When Writer in Residence Aren X. Tulchinsky was in his teens, he came out as queer. Aren knows from personal experience that LGBTQ2S+ teens have specific challenges. In a safe, supportive environment, Aren will teach participants basic creative writing tools. Through writing exercises and discussion, we will practice the writing tools available to us. 🌈 Friday, Sept 22 | 2:00pm-3:30pm ✍️ Central Library 🌈 For teens ages 13-18 who self-identify as LGBTQ2S+ ✍️ Email [email protected] to register! #vancouverpubliclibrary #teensatvpl
Britannia Branch is happy to welcome back students from Britannia, Kwayatsut and Streetfront! We missed you!! Hope everyone's first full day of school is full of happy reunions! #BackToSchool #TeensAtVPL [Image Description - Slide 1: two tables are wrapped in paper with a jar of pencil crayons on top. The words "Welcome Back!" are written on the table with two hearts.] [Image Description - Slide 2: A. Banner across the Teen Section shelves reads, "Welcome Back!"]
Creative Challenge 5: write a piece of fanfiction starring your favourite characters! ✍️✨ Look to books, movies, TV, or games for inspiration to write your own short story set in another creator's world. Send us your fanfiction (or just a one paragraph description like the one above) for five entries into our grand prize drawing! #hotbooksummer #teensatVPL #vancouverpubliclibrary
Once upon a time, a teen librarian visited the seventh floor of a grand library and peeked behind a pair of glass doors… For the last of our #SpecialCollectionsSaturdays series, we’re sharing images from this gorgeous volume from the Marion Thompson Children’s Books collection. Escape into illustrations of a fantastical fairyland or rediscover a forgotten favourite story! Speak to the staff in VPL’s Special Collections on Level 7 to discover beautiful books like this one. Thank you so much to our friends in Special Collections for helping us put this series together! <3 #vancouverpubliclibrary #teensatVPL #bibliophile #librarylife
There are lots of ways to participate (and win prizes!) during Teen Summer Challenge, including our Creative Challenges! One of these challenges is to make a hot summer playlist. Not sure where to start? Think about songs that make you feel confident and ready to take on the world, or songs that just scream "summer" to you. Send us a link to or screenshot of your own "Hot Book Summer" music playlist for five entries into our grand prize drawing! 🎵🔥🎧🌞 Want to hear this example playlist? Find the link in our bio! #teensummerchallenge #teensatVPL #hotbooksummer
Attention all zine lovers! You can find tons of rare handmade gems in VPL’s Special Collections. Pictured here are some art and comics highlights from the zine collection! Ask a Special Collections staff member on level 7 for assistance to browse by subject. Just one week left of #SpecialCollectionSaturdays, showing off just a small sample of the cool stuff you can access at the Central Library! #vancouverpubliclibrary #teensatVPL #zines
Teens through time! At VPL’s Special Collections, you can see yearbooks of years past from Vancouver schools. Featured here are yearbooks from Vancouver Technical Secondary School in the 1942 and 1956 and a UBC Student Handbook from 1931. Special Collections has many other resources on the history of the land we call British Columbia. Visit them on level 7 of the Central Library, and stay tuned for more #SpecialCollectionSaturdays this month! #vancouverpubliclibrary #teensatvpl
What’s hiding behind those glass doors on the 7th floor of the Central Library? We visited Special Collections recently and every Saturday this July, we’ll be highlighting some of the cool stuff that you can find there! Stay tuned… 📚✨ #vancouverpubliclibrary #teensatVPL #specialcollectionsaturdays #bibliophile
It's finally here! Teen Summer Challenge begins TODAY! We have a summer full of creative challenges, a Book Bingo, and fun, free programs across the city! Register at the link in our bio and pick up your passport at your local library branch. Want to learn to bake delicious desserts? Join Great Canadian Baking Show winner @lauren_bakes_and_makes for a virtual workshop! Trying to turn up the heat with your latest short story? @_SarahSuk will give you tips and tricks to help your writing shine. Relaxing on to the beach? Tick off a box on Book Bingo with a hot book from 2023. Want to find out which of your skills would help you survive an apocalypse? Meet us at Britannia Branch for The Last of Us: Library Edition. Write fanfic, play Dungeons & Dragons, make art, and win prizes! #HotBookSummer #TeenSummerChallenge #vancouverpubliclibary #teensatvpl
This week for #teenteamtuesday, an illustrated novel oozing with charm: The Girl Who Was Convinced Beyond All Reason That She Could Fly by Canadian writer and artist Sybil Lamb. This punk-rock fairy-tale follows Eggs, a strange young girl whose feet never seem to touch the ground, and the other city-dwelling misfits who are drawn into her orbit. Lamb's incredible illustrations will draw you into this dreamlike landscape. A quick read that feels like pulling on your favourite worn-out patch-covered jacket. 💖🪽 Available from VPL in print & ebook! #vancouverpubliclibrary #teenteamtuesdays #teensatvpl #yalit #sybillamb #illustratednovel
Come to the PG library at the start of FIT on Tuesday, June 13th to hear about all of the fantastic @teensatvpl Summer Challenge programs! Pick up a @vancouverpubliclibrary card if you don't have one yet. Gr 8-10 are welcome in the library for this special FIT period. #teensatvpl #havingfunisnthardwhenyouvegotalibrarycard
Luna is coming to Britannia Branch on Tuesday, June 13, 12-1 to help with end-of-term stress levels! #therapydog #teensatvpl
We’re very happy to share that Dawn Lo is returning as the Art Selection mentor for ink Volume 6! Dawn will be helping the ink Teen Advisory Group assess the many forms of visual art submitted this year to ink, VPL’s teen-led magazine, as they make decisions about which pieces to include in the issue and highlight on the covers. ✍✍✍ More about our 2023 Art Mentor: Dawn Lo (@dawndawndawnillustration) is an illustrator whose work has appeared in picture books, stationery, greeting cards, public art installations, and more! Born in Hong Kong, she is currently based in the traditional and unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations, also known as Vancouver, BC. In her spare time - between working at the library or reading slices of life manga - she illustrates picture books. Her past picture book projects include: Snow Song by A.K. Riley (Kids Can Press), One Tiny Bubble by Karen Krossing (Owl Kids Publishing), and Sally's Big Day by Andrew Larsen (Orca Book Publisher). She mainly uses a mixed technique combining gouache and crayons, sometimes creating everything digitally but soon she might try something different. Dawn loves the little everyday moments, earl grey flavoured desserts and her neighbour’s cat. She welcomes you to have a good laugh with her along with her quirky characters and whimsical illustrations. 🪶🪶🪶 The art selection workshops with Dawn will happen in-person at Central Library on August 2nd and 3rd. Interested in joining us to help shape ink Volume 6? Join the ink Teen Advisory Group! Vancouver teens are eligible to join ink TAG whether or not they have submitted to the magazine. Email [email protected] to get involved! #vancouverpubliclibrary #teensatVPL #inkatVPL
. ✅ BIPOC main characters ✅ ASD representation ✅ sisterhood and found family ✅ magic and fae ✅ heists and hijinks ✅ dash of romance This debut novel by Ivelisse Houseman has it all! Iselia "Seelie" Graygrove and her twin, Isolde, couldn't be more different. They're *SUPPOSED* to be keeping a low profile until they can reunite with their family, but fate intervenes, catapulting their simple heist into an epic treasure hunt. While Seelie longs for her quiet, unassuming life, their adventure unravels a web of mysteries, leaving her with more questions than answers. With time running out, Seelie must confront her extraordinary powers and grapple with her identity in time to save her sister - and herself. #vancouverpubliclibrary #TeenTeamTuesday #teensatVPL #unseelie #ivelissehouseman #yafantasy #ownvoices
We’re so excited to welcome back Karla Comanda as the Poetry Selection Mentor for ink Volume 6! Karla will assist the ink Teen Advisory Group in deepening their understanding of poetry while they decide which poems by local youth writers will appear in this year’s volume of ink, VPL’s teen-led magazine. ✍️✍️✍️ More about our 2023 Poetry Mentor: Karla Comanda (she/they) is a poet, editor, translator, educator, and arts administrator. Born and raised in the Philippines, her work has appeared in Contemporary Verse 2, filling station, Room Magazine, Poetry is Dead, among others. In 2019, she hosted the Sinag-Araw Writing Workshop, a poetry workshop series created for Filipino youth in the diaspora. Karla also hosts writing circles for the Filipino community to hold space for processing collective grief over the 2022 Philippine elections, which resulted in the victory of the Marcos-Duterte regime. 🪶🪶🪶 The poetry selection workshops with Karla will take place in-person at Central Library on July 21st and 22nd. Interested in joining us to help shape ink Volume 6? Join the ink Teen Advisory Group! Vancouver teens are eligible to join ink TAG whether or not they have submitted to the magazine. Email [email protected] to apply! 📸 credit: Jasper Mallonga #vancouverpubliclibrary #teensatvpl #inkatvpl
We’re so delighted to announce that Emily Pohl-Weary is returning as the Prose Selection Mentor for ink Volume 6! Emily will assist the ink Teen Advisory Group as they hone their editing skills and choose the short stories, essays, and creative non-fiction that will be included in this year’s volume of ink, VPL’s teen-led magazine. ✍️✍️✍️ More about our 2023 Prose Mentor: Emily Pohl-Weary is an award-winning author who grew up in Toronto, but lives in Vancouver, on Musqueam Territory. Her latest novel is How to Be Found (Arsenal Pulp Press, 2023). Her 2022 audio play The Witch’s Circle can be streamed at theotherpath.ca/listen. Her second poetry collection, Ghost Sick: A Poetry of Witness, won the Fred Cogswell Award for Excellence in Poetry. And her biography, Better to Have Loved: The Life of Judith Merril, won a Hugo Award and was shortlisted for the Toronto Book Award. Emily holds a PhD in Adult Education and Community Development from the University of Toronto (OISE) and teaches at the UBC School of Creative Writing. Visit emilypohlweary.com 🪶🪶🪶 The prose selection workshops with Emily will take place in person at Central Library on July 5th and 6th. Interested in joining us to help shape ink Volume 6? Join the ink Teen Advisory Group! Vancouver teens are eligible to join ink TAG whether or not they have submitted to the magazine. Email [email protected] to apply! #vancouverpubliclibrary #teensatvpl #inkatvpl
“There was no one else here who’d seen the world under the lake, or who even pretended they had. Then I met Lore. Not that I knew their name yet. Not that they did either.” Every #teenteamtuesday, a member of our Teen Services staff highlights a special YA book that we want to share with you! If you enjoy when authors mix heartfelt, relatable stories with the magic of fantasy and folklore, get ready to love Anna-Marie McLemore’s latest, Lakelore. When Bastián Silvano first sees Lore Garcia, there is a spark of recognition – like Bastián, Lore is non-binary, Mexican, and neurodivergent. They’re also the only other person who can see the colourful, magical world beneath the lake. It’s a world that offers a refuge when Lore urgently needs one, and it’s a world where Bastián can safely hide all of the obsessive thoughts and anxieties that their ADHD makes too difficult to manage. Seven years after their first chance encounter, Lore and Bastián are reunited – just as the lake world and its secrets begin to breach the surface. A beautiful, enchanting book about seeing and being seen. 💖 Available at VPL in print and ebook! #vancouverpubliclibrary #teensatvpl #teenteamtuesdays #yafantasy #magicalrealism #queerya #yalit #annamariemclemore
This week’s #teenteamtuesday features Megan Paasch’s debut Dream to Me, a contemporary fantasy set in the Pacific Northwest about two half-sisters moving from New York to small town Madrona after the sudden death of their father. The locals are unwelcoming and Eva needs to uncover the reasons why thanks to a mystery tied to her family’s history. The plot is intricate with the perfect mix of romance and the supernatural. This thrilling page-turner will exceed your expectations. #teensatvpl #vancouverpubliclibrary #dreams #magic #grief #sisters #yafic #yafantasy #yasupernatural #pacificnorthwest #washington #bookstagram #dreamtome #meganpaasch #thriller #mystery #supernatural
📢 Reading Buddies volunteer applications are now open! Be a big reading buddy and help young kids practise their reading skills! Community service hours available. We have in-person community service opportunities available at these branches: 📍 Fraserview: Fridays April 14-May 19, 4:00-5:00 📍 Kerrisdale: Fridays April 14-May 26, 3:45-4:45 📍 Marpole: Saturdays April 8-May 27, 2:30-3:30 📍 Kensington: Wednesdays April 5-May 24, 4:00-5:00pm Sign up via link in bio! #TeensAtVPL #VancouverPublicLibrary #TeenLibraryPrograms
Today for #teenteamtuesday, a graphic novel fable that's perfect for a rainy, gloomy day: "The Well" by Jake Wyatt and Choo. Lizzy's parents may have been spellcasters and monster hunters, but she's content to live a simpler life - helping her grandfather, making enough money to get by, and maybe flirting with the woman who works the ferry. But when she steals three coins from a wishing well, she unknowingly enters a contract to make three wishes come true. Swipe for a sneak peek! #vancouverpubliclibrary #teensatvpl #teenteamtuesdays #yacomics #yagraphics #yafantasy #queerya #bookstagram
Good day! This book cover is a perfect colour match for my fit! How about that? It is also a gripping post-apocalyptic survival story. Fast forward 50 years from now. It is understood globally that a volcano is going to erupt and destroy the Earth’s atmosphere. World leaders have agreed to collectively rebuild on another planet and preparations are underway in a race against time. While children of the Global Fleet Planning Commission are touring a launch site in California the volcano unexpectedly erupts. The group of 50 multinational teens is forced to launch on an unfinished ship, barely stocked with food and necessities. As the teens form a small leadership council to take charge of operations they struggle to work together across national and cultural divides. Can they avoid repeating the mistakes of their parents? Their survival and the future of the human race depends on it. No pressure! #teenteamtuesday #teensatvpl #vancouverpubliclibrary #yareads #yafiction #yalit #sciencefiction #scifi #ya #igreads #bookstagram #readingcommunity #rileyredgate #aloneouthere
If you’re looking for an edge-of-your-seat thriller, look no further. #darkroometiquette will take you to some intensely uncomfortable places. Sixteen-year-old spoiled and entitled Sayers Wayte is a teen with everything until he is kidnapped and locked inside a windowless room. Divided into three sections, the novel takes us through the time before, during, and after the kidnapping. This is a fantastic read that will give you all the feels — anger, fear, sadness, horror! #teenteamtuesday #teensatvpl #vancouverpubliclibrary #yareads #yafiction #yalit #psychologicalthriller #ya #igreads #bookstagram #readingcommunity #robinroe #alistofcages
It's not too early for a summer rom-com, is it? In Camp by L.C. Rosen, Randy Kappelhoff is auditioning for his biggest role yet: Hudson Aaronson-Lim's boyfriend. The only problem is that Hudson likes masc boys, and Randy is anything but. Everyone says not to change yourself for someone else, but when Randy shows up at Camp Outland this year, he's ready. He's newly in shape, has figured how to be okay at sports, and has been studying how to walk, talk and dress like a straight dude. Cute AF? Check. Wacky hijinx? Check. Cabin singalongs? Check! #teenteamtuesday #teensatvpl #ownvoices #summerlove #queerbooks #gaylove @levacrosen
It’s time again for #teenteamtuesday, when Teen Services staff recommends a YA book we’ve been enjoying! 😃 What do you get when you combine office comedy, animal fun-facts, and all-powerful celestial beings? The perfectly weird and extremely funny Heaven’s Design Team! This manga series (with art by Tarako and writing by Hebi-Sou and Tsuta Suzuki) follows an eccentric team of designers and engineers who are tasked by “The Client” with creating animals for earth - with personality clashes and challenging requests resulting in some pretty strange creations being green-lit! An “encyclopedia” section of each chapter clarifies which creature characteristics made it into the real world. The first six volumes are available now at VPL! Check them out and begin annoying your loved ones with bizarre animal facts – such as: Did you know elephants hear better with their feet than with their ears? Did you know some jellyfish are functionally immortal? Did you know tarsiers have two tongues, and no one’s sure why?? #vancouverpubliclibrary #teensatVPL #manga #heavensdesignteam #teenteamtuesdays
Still looking for something sweet? TAG A has a bouquet of books for you to savour with your post-Valentine's Day clearance chocolate! 💝 #teensatvpl #yaromance #queerlove
Inquiring minds want to know! What fictional character do you want to hang out with?? 👀 Swipe to see responses from our Teen Advisory Group! Do you agree? #teensatvpl #teenreads #teenfiction #teenadvisorygroup
Hello and welcome to this rainy edition of #teenteamtuesdays, where VPL staff highlight a YA book that we’re excited about. This week we bring you the latest and greatest from @randi_pink, We Are the Scribes. In the wake of a family tragedy, Ruth stops writing and soon after begins receiving strange letters like parchment scrolls from the ghost of Harriet Jacobs (1813-1897), author of Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl. The scrolls bear a seal that says “We Are the Scribes”, and encourage Ruth to find her voice and continue writing. Pink draws strong parallels between Ruth’s present-day struggles with anti-black oppression and Harriet’s struggles chronicled in her autobiography. We Are the Scribes celebrates the power of words to heal, to unite, to honor, to raise awareness, to fight for justice. #teensatvpl #vancouverpubliclibrary # teenteamtuesday # yahistoricalfiction #blackhistorymonth #wearethescribes #bookstagram #yareads #yafiction #readingcommunity
Collingwood branch wants to help you find a new fave based on the first line alone. Do you recognize any of these books? 📘 "Pick Me" 📕 "Ruining the start of Ian Jun's day is the favourite part of mine" 📒 "We're about to die. Probably." 📘 "I have a theory that the haircut started all of this." 📕"If I told you that I'd killed a man with a glance, would you wait to hear the rest?" #yalit #teensatvpl #vancouverpubliclibrary
February is Black History Month! Here are eight incredible Black Canadians who changed history. Sources: The Canadian Encyclopedia & The BC Black History Awareness Society Want to learn more? Find a list of Black History Month resources via the link in our bio! #blackhistorymonth #blackcanadianhistory #vancouverpubliclibrary #teensatvpl
Button-making, colouring, acrylics, watercolour and more! These are just some of the cool projects teens have been creating at Teen Art Hive! Join us to meet other teen artists, discuss creative projects and exchange ideas. Get your creative juices flowing with art prompts, explore new media using our supplies, and learn new techniques from talented guest artists! 🎨Hastings Branch 🎨Wednesdays, January 12 - March 8 🎨4-5:30 p.m. Drop-in. No registration required. #vancouverpubliclibrary #teensatvpl #teenart
🏀🏸Blue Box is a cute new sports manga with a helping of romance! Taiki plays badminton, Chinatsu plays basketball. Taiki admires Chinatsu's determination and decides that he has to make it to nationals to stand a chance with his crush. Meanwhile, Chinatsu's family moves overseas and she moves in with Taiki's family! Miscommunications and awkward situations abound. I'm looking forward to vol. 2! 💞 #teensatvpl #vancouverpubliclibrary #bluebox #teenteamtuesday #shonen #bookstagram
It’s time for #teenteamtuesdays! Each Tuesday, our Teen Services staff will highlight a special YA book that we hope you will enjoy. This week’s pick is @vanessanakate1’s memoir, A Bigger Picture: My fight to bring a new African voice to the climate crisis Vanessa shares her journey of raising awareness about the climate emergency from the perspective of a black female from the Global South. She passionately argues that climate issues cannot be addressed without also acknowledging gender inequality, education, and poverty. It’s an informative and eye-opening book from a unique perspective that will inspire you to never give up until your voice is heard! #teensatvpl #vancouverpubliclibrary #teenteamtuesday #bookstagram #ya #readingbooks #readingcommunity #climatejustice #teenactivism
Working out can wear you out #teensatvpl #gteens #gymteens #teensworkingout #teens #teenmodels #teengirls #londonteens #hotteens #cuteteen
Meet other teen artists, discuss creative projects and exchange ideas at Teen Art Hive. Get your creative juices flowing with art prompts, explore new media using our supplies, and learn new techniques from talented guest artists like @crystalnoir.art who will be doing a workshop on Afro-surrealism & portraiture on March 8! 🎨Hastings Branch 🎨Wednesdays, January 12 - March 8 🎨4-5:30 p.m. Drop-in. No registration required. #vancouverpubliclibrary #teensatvpl #teenart
It's time for #teenteamtuesdays! Each Tuesday, our Teen Services staff will highlight a special YA book that we hope you will enjoy. If you're like Jam and not quite ready to let go of the holiday cozy, check out this brand new YA romance! Eight Nights of Flirting by Hannah Reynolds is a charming Hanukkah romcom that will delight enemies-to-lovers fans. #teensatvpl #vancouverpubliclibrary #teenteamtuesday #bookstagram #ya #yaromance #hanukkahbooks #holidayromance #hanukkahromance #enemiestolovers #snowedin #readingbooks #readingcommunity
📢 Reading Buddies volunteer applications are now open! Be a big reading buddy and help young kids practise their reading skills! Community service hours available. We have in-person community service opportunities available at Champlain, Terry Salman, Dunbar, Britannia Branch, and Fraserview Branch! Thursdays, January 19 – March 9 @ 4 p.m: 📍 Champlain Heights Branch 📍 Terry Salman Branch 📍 Dunbar Branch 📍 Britannia Branch Fridays, January 20 – March 10 @ 4 p.m. 📍 Fraserview Branch Sign up via link in bio! #TeensAtVPL #VancouverPublicLibrary #TeenLibraryPrograms
Happy New Year! Welcome back to a brand new instalment of #teenteamtuesdays! Each Tuesday, we will highlight a special YA book that we hope you will enjoy. Susan Dennard’s The Luminaries is a story about courage, determination, and redemption. It’s also about family and community — complete with monsters, witches, vampires, and more. This contemporary fantasy will draw you into the world of Hemlock Falls and the Luminaries that protect it. Fair warning — you might have too much fun reading this action-packed fantasy! #teensatvpl #vancouverpubliclibrary #teenteamtuesday #yafantasy #yafiction #yareads #ya #horror #paranormal #susandennard #theluminaries #igreads #outcasts #monsters #secretsocieties #mythicalanimals #bookstagram #readingbooks #readingcommunity
What an amazing year it’s been! From book recommendations to a slew of teen programming, Teen Summer Challenge and the Writing & Book Camp, Page by Page and the incredible launch of ink Volume 5 — all this could not happen without YOU. From all of us at Teen Services, we wish you a safe and Happy Holiday! #teensatvpl #vancouverpubliclibrary #yearinreview #yearinreview2022 #librariesofinstagram #yabooks #yafiction #ya
❄️️Cozy up with these winter titles recommended by VPL's Teen Advisory Groups! ❄️️ From murder mysteries to fantasy to romance and beyond, you'll be sure to find something to keep you entertained all winter long! ⛄ What will you be reading? 📚 #teenreads #winterreads #teensrecommend #tagrecommends #teensatvpl #vancouverpubliclibrary
Winter break is finally here!!! 🙌🎉🎊 If you need something to do while you’re enjoying cozy time at home, VPL’s digital library has you covered. 🎧 Check out audiobooks & ebooks from VPL To Go! Download Overdrive’s Libby app to enjoy them from your phone or tablet. 📚 Pressreader has THOUSANDS of magazines from around the world – browse recipes, craft ideas, gaming news, or whatever suits your fancy! 🎥 Kanopy has tons of movies to stream – including indie films, documentaries, and classics. If cheesy Christmas rom-coms are your thing this time of year, it’s got those too! ;) Visit the link in our bio to get connected to the digital collection. All you need is your library card! #teensatVPL #vancouverpubliclibrary @vancouverpubliclibrary
Email us at [email protected] to register for Let’s BUJO, December 20. Link in bio! #teensatvpl #vancouverpubliclibrary #bulletjournal #bulletjournaling #planner #timemanagement #yaprograms #yaprogramming
Let’s Get Thready is back on November 25th, 2-4 pm (Friday). Visit the link in bio for more info! #teensatvpl #yaprogramming #letsgetthready #vancouverpubliclibrary #embroidery #teenprograms
The stormy weather has arrived in Vancouver just in time for spooky season! Curl up indoors under a blanket with one of these haunting titles recommended by members of TAG A. Truly Devious – Maureen Johnson - Mystery Frankenstein – Mary Shelley - Gothic Murder on the Orient Express – Agatha Christie - Mystery Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children – Ransom Riggs - Paranormal The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes – Sir Arthur Conan Doyle - Mystery #murdertrending – Gretchen McNeil – Dystopian #tagrecommends #teensatvpl #vancouverpubliclibrary #maureenjohnson #maryshelley #agathachristie #ransomriggs #sirarthurconandoyle #gretchenmcneil