Youth Services: Teens
Welcome to the Teen Page
SOPL is open in our temporary locations! The main library on Scotland Road is closed for construction until late 2026. You can learn more about the Building Construction Project here.
Programs & Events
Click Teen Programming to see activities for teens in grades 6 & up.
All programs and events will require registration (unless otherwise noted). Residency is not required to attend or participate in programs; however, under the library policy children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult 18 or older.
Teen Programming
Library Policy: Unattended Children
The mission of South Orange Public Library is to provide a welcoming space for everyone. Acceptable behavior in the library allows us to uphold the mission where patrons can learn and be creative in a safe environment.
Reading Suggestions
Suggested Summer Reading Lists 2024
Recommendations for readers entering Middle School Grades 6-8
Recommendations for readers entering High School Grades 9-12
Teen Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteering during the School Year
Students interested in continuing community service during the school year are encouraged to sign up to be a TEEN LIBRARY ADVOCATE (TLA), a teen advisory group that meets during the school year once a month. To participate, click on the tab below to complete an application to become a teen library advocate.
2024-2025 TEEN LIBRARY ADVOCATE APPLICATIONTLA meets on the third Wednesday of each month. Meetings for the 2024-2025 School Year:
October 16, 2024
November 20, 2024
December 18, 2024
January 15, 2025
February 19, 2025
March 19, 2025
April 23, 2025*
May 21, 2025
June 18, 2025
No meetings in July or August – Summer Volunteer Program in session.
*South Orange-Maplewood School District has spring break April 14-18, 2025