For You Page: Teens

Discover the Reed City Area District Library's range of resources tailored for teens. From graphic novels to engaging programs and digital tools, there's something for you! Explore thrilling stories in our graphic novels collection and participate in fun progams, like Summer Reading, and win prizes for reading books from the library.

40 Books before Graduation

40 Books Before Graduation is a year-round reading challenge for teens in grades 9-12! The goal is simple, read 40 books before your high school graduation. If you start in 9th grade, that is just 10 books per year!
How it works: Simply register using the form below and stop in to the library to receive a paper reading log to track every 10 books. For every 10 books you read, bring your paper reading log back to the library to receive a prize! Participants can turn in one paper log each month. Once you reach 40 books before your high school graduation, you'll receive a special prize! One completed program per participant.
What books qualify: Any books from the RCADL or Libby with the exception of JE picture books or board books.
Why should I sign up? Why not! This reading challenge is a great way to explore what interests you beyond required school reading. It also allows you to explore different formats of reading including audiobooks, eBooks, and graphic novels!

Collection Items

Books and Graphic Novels

Everything you see on booktok, manga and more.

Board Games, Chess, RPGS

Bring some friends and play one of our many board games - we even have D&D and an Outdoor Chess Table!

Public Computers

Use one of our 8 public access computers to and browse the web. Ask circulation desk for more information.

Education and Career eResources

Highschool

PrepSTEP®

Prepare for SAT®, ACT®, and AP® exams, GRE, and practice workplace skills development.

college

PrepSTEP® College

Improve core academic skills, prepare for college placement tests, explore careers, prepare for occupational exams or build workplace skills.

Career

PREPStep® Career Exploration Learn about careers, build workplace skills, and prepare for miltary entrance exams.

Britannica School High

Brittanica High School

Quick facts and in-depth information on history, geography, people, places, science, and more. Biographies, world atlas, countries comparison, articles, and interactive resources are available.

Language Learning: English

Practice your English Skills

Become better at reading and writing with tools to help build reading, writing, and language skills.

Michigan eLIbrary

The Michigan eLibrary is an extensive resource with information available to you as a Michigan Resident. We highlighted some important ones on this page but there are many more resources available to you on their website.

All Fun and Games

Scholastic Homebase

Scholastic Home Base is a safe, free, and moderated digital world that celebrates your favorite stories through book-based games, live author events, and creativity. Join our global community of readers!

Home Base is completely free to use with no download fee, subscriptions, or in-app purchases.