Rock Island Library Teens

05/31/2026

Our Summer Reading Challenge starts tomorrow! If you haven't already, check out the illustrators for this year: https://www.ireadprogram.org/resources/summer-2026-plant-a-seed-read/meet-the-illustrators-for-plant-a-seed-r

05/30/2026

Get ready: our Summer Reading Challenge starts next week!

Log your reading between June 1 and July 31 and help us reach our community goal of 750,000 minutes (and also win great prizes)!

05/29/2026

This article (from the Wayback Machine) is a few years old, but it explores a fascinating topic:

Something is missing from the debate over educationally suitable literature

05/28/2026

If you're ever curious about what manga might be coming to our collection next (or if you want to request something), check out websites like this for a glimpse into upcoming releases:

Check out the latest Manga and Light Novels from Yen Press! With over 3,000 titles you are certain to find the genre or style that appeals to you.

05/27/2026

Killing monsters in video games isn't always as straightforward as it seems; surprisingly, this philosophical dilemma is part of literary tradition:

From “Shadow of the Colossus” to “Undertale,” video games have turned one of their oldest rituals into an ethical dilemma.

05/26/2026

BOOK IT! is back! Starting with pre-K and ending in 6th grade, this summer, kids can log their reading and reach their goals to earn free personal pizza.
https://www.bookitprogram.com/?utm_source=TheBookRiotNewsletter_BookRiot_Production&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=%f0%9f%93%9a%20Emerging%20writers%20take%20center%20stage

05/25/2026

We're closed today, but we'll be back tomorrow at 10am! In the meantime, you can always visit us online at rockislandlibrary.org

05/24/2026

Check out our blog every week for new reading suggestions: https://www.tumblr.com/ripl-teen-book-reviews

05/23/2026

Author and YouTuber Hank Green has a new podcast starting June 4:

We are much weirder than we think we are.

05/22/2026

Looking for something to read this month? Check out these titles!