APL Teens

APL Teens A division of the Athol Public Library dedicated to serving young adults. A division of the Athol Public Library dedicated to serving teens and young adults.

Find books, games, computers, magazines, crafts and more in our teen space! The library hosts several clubs open to teens as well as special programs each month.

Happening now at the library. Come try our special library scavenger hunt with exclusive prizes for teens. Stop by the t...
04/22/2026

Happening now at the library. Come try our special library scavenger hunt with exclusive prizes for teens. Stop by the teen space before 5:30pm to give it a go.

04/17/2026

We are currently accepting submissions for our 5th Tiny Art Show!

Any and all creators are invited to participate - no matter skill level or age. Create a piece of art that is 4" x 4" (or that will fit in a 4" cube). All mediums are welcome including paint, pencils, pen, needlework, sculpture, mixed media etc. Pick up canvas paper from the library to get you started or use your own materials.

Submissions to the show will be accepted at the library from April 1 to April 30. Pieces will be on display on the second floor of the library for public viewing during library hours from May 4 through May 30. Limit of three submissions per person.

School vacation week is coming up soon and we have some extra activities planned including a volunteer opportunity, scav...
04/13/2026

School vacation week is coming up soon and we have some extra activities planned including a volunteer opportunity, scavenger hunt BINGO, mask making, and the Mini Game Con. Head over to our calendar to find out more.

Check out what other teens are reading during this month's Beanstack challenge. You have all month long to log your read...
04/06/2026

Check out what other teens are reading during this month's Beanstack challenge. You have all month long to log your reading, earn prizes, and show your library love.

There was an anonymous message left behind in the Teen Space, and we just had to share.
04/06/2026

There was an anonymous message left behind in the Teen Space, and we just had to share.

04/03/2026

Meet the 21 nominees for the 2026 Mass Teen Choice Book Award! This is the only award in the Bay State that invites students in grades 7-12 to vote for their favorite recently published books.

* ALL THE NOISE AT ONCE by Deandra Davis
* BEST OF ALL WORLDS by Kenneth Oppel
* BREATHING UNDERWATER by Abbey Lee Nash
* THE DEAD OF SUMMER by Ryan La Sala
* DEATH IN THE JUNGLE by Candace Fleming
* FABLE FOR THE END OF THE WORLD by Ava Reid
* HEIR OF STORMS by Lauryn Hamilton Murray
* IF WE WERE A MOVIE by Zakiya N. Jamal
* INTO THE SUNKEN CITY by Dinesh Thiru
* JOINED AT THE JOINTS by Marissa Eller
* LEGENDARY FRYBREAD DRIVE-IN: INTERTRIBAL STORIES edited by Cynthia Leitich Smith
* LIBERTAD by Bessie Flores Zaldívar
* LUNAR NEW YEAR LOVE STORY by Gene Luen Yang and LeUyen Pham (illustrator)
* NOBODY IN PARTICULAR by Sophie Gonzales
* SHUT UP, THIS IS SERIOUS by Carolina Ixta
* SPACEWALKING WITH YOU VOL 1 by Inuhiko Doronoda
* THE THRASHERS by Julie Soto
* THIS THING OF OURS by Frederick Joseph
* TRUTH IS by Hannah V. Sawyerr
* UNDER THE SAME STARS by Libba Bray
* A WORLD WITHOUT SUMMER: A VOLCANO ERUPTS, A CREATURE AWAKENS, AND THE SUN GOES OUT by Nicholas Day

This list has been specially curated by a committee of public librarians, school library media specialists & educators. Starting in September, Massachusetts teens can vote for their favorites. The top choices will be announced in October!

The Massachusetts Teen Choice Book Award is a cooperative project between the Massachusetts School Library Association (MSLA) and the Massachusetts Library Association (MLA) with support from Salem State University. For more information on the award process, the selected titles and how to participate and vote, please visit our website: https://www.mateenchoicebook.org/.

A new Beanstack challenge starts tomorrow! April is all about Library Love! From books and programs to hidden gems and f...
03/31/2026

A new Beanstack challenge starts tomorrow!

April is all about Library Love! From books and programs to hidden gems and favorite spaces, celebrate the heart of your community. Log your reading, explore your library, challenge your friends, earn festive badges, and unlock prizes.

The challenge runs April 1st through April 30th.
Open to all teens ages 12 - 18.
Sign up for free at athollibrary.beanstack.com.

Take a look at what is coming up this April!
03/30/2026

Take a look at what is coming up this April!

Help us crown the Oreo champion!Teens ages 12-18 are invited to join us on Tuesday, March 31 from 3:30 - 4:30pm for the ...
03/19/2026

Help us crown the Oreo champion!

Teens ages 12-18 are invited to join us on Tuesday, March 31 from 3:30 - 4:30pm for the Great Oreo Cookie Taste Off. Which Oreo is the best? Does more filling mean better flavor? Is original king or will another flavor conquer? Put each flavor to the test, discuss your opinions, and collectively crown an Oreo cookie champion!

Free and open to teens ages 12 - 18. Registration is required.

Need volunteer hours for school or just enjoy making others smile? Join us in the library's Teen Space next Monday, Marc...
03/13/2026

Need volunteer hours for school or just enjoy making others smile? Join us in the library's Teen Space next Monday, March 16, to make cards for local elders. No registration required. We'll have materials out from 3:30 - 5:30pm. This activity is free and open to all teens ages 12-18.

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568 Main Street
Athol, MA
01331

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Monday 9:30am - 6pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 8pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 6pm
Thursday 9:30am - 6pm
Friday 9:30am - 5pm

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(978) 249-9515

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