Welcome to the Teen Department!

Encouraging teens in grades 6-12 to explore, create, become lifelong readers, and innovative learners.

Upcoming Teen Events

Welcome Teens, Grades 6-12!

Teens Grades 6-12 are encouraged to visit the Peabody Institute Library and its locations at the West and South Branch Libraries to learn, hang out, and more! With tons of fun programs and events, a large collection of books, graphic novels, manga, comics and more, there’s always something to do at the library! Check out our calendar to see what events are coming up!

100 Books Before Graduation

Participate in our “100 Books before Graduation” Challenge! Incoming Freshmen High School students through graduating Seniors are welcome to participate in this 4 year long Beanstack Challenge. Receive prizes along the way, and once you read 100 books, you win a grand prize and a certificate!

Sign up using the Beanstack App ony our phone or go to Beanstack.com, and log your reading there. If you have questions, please email Amory at AThomas@noblenet.org.

Teen Book Club

Last Wednesday of Every Month at the Main Library, 4:00-5:00 PM

Join us for Teen Book Club on the LAST Wednesday of each month at 4pm. We’ll discuss a monthly read, chat about what we’ve been reading / watching / listening to recently, and snack on some treats. Registration is required.
Participants earn 1 hour of Community Service.

Looking for some help? Whether it’s for schoolwork or personal support, here are some fantastic resources for teens to check out:

Anxiety
- What is Anxiety?
- Coping Strategies for Teens
Bullying
College Planning
Depression
Death / Grief
- Death / Grief Organizations
- Teen Grief
Family Support
- Peabody Social Services
- Reporting Child Abuse / Neglect
LGBTQIA+ Resources
- Identity and Mental Health
- Suicide Prevention
Massachusetts Behavioral Health Help Line
Sexual Health
You Are Not Alone

Amory

Senior Teen Librarian

HI! I’m Amory, and I’m the Senior Teen Librarian! I studied English and Education at Salem State University, worked as a Teaching Assistant and Bakery Assistant for a few years before deciding to earn my Masters in Library Science at Simmons University. I collect Manga novels, cook / bake, and crochet in my spare time, and love to listen to audiobooks and read graphic novels. My favorite genres are romance and fantasy! I am a new parent to the best baby boy, and also a dog mom to two great couch potatoes (featured above). If you need help with anything, books or otherwise, don’t be afraid to ask!

James

Teen / Children's Assistant Librarian

Aloha! My name is James. and I’m the Assistant Teen/Children’s Librarian! I studied Film and Creative Writing at Lesley University, working in the film industry for a few years before finding my place here at the library! I collect graphic novels and movies, my favorite genres to read are horror and sci-fi. When I’m not doing those things, I’m busy writing, drawing, and out with a my camera doing photography. If you need help or want to talk about anything, I’m all ears!

Questions? Want to get involved?

Contact:

Amory Thomas, Senior Teen Librarian

AThomas@noblenet.org

978-531-0100