Summer is the perfect time to explore new worlds, discover exciting stories, and build a love for reading! These fun, engaging activities, events, and book recommendations are tailored just for you! Join us for an adventure in learning to become a lifelong reader!
Register, Track Reading Time & Earn Prizes
1. Register Learn how to get registered and see the full list of rules.
2. Get a Reading Tracker Download and print a Teen Reading Tracker (.pdf) or pick one up at any Library location.
3. Read Spend time listening to audiobooks, reading aloud to someone, or having someone read to you.
4. Earn Prizes Prizes are earned at 1 hour, 5 hours, 10 hours, 15 hours, and 20 hours of reading. When you reach the hour markers, visit any Library location to claim your prize! Prizes are subject to change and while supplies last. Claim prizes until August 2, 2025.
5. Earn an extra Prize Ready to dig deeper? Complete 7 of 11 activity challenges to win a bonus prize. Dowload and print the Teen Activity Challenges (.pdf) or pick one up at any Library location.
6. Win a Gift Card Fill out the Kids Summer Reading feedback survey to be entered to win a gift card!
7. Grand Prize Drawing All readers who log time will be eligible for grand prizes at the end of the summer if all age groups in the Summer Reading Program together reach a total of 18 million minutes read. Winners will be contacted in August.
Reading Recommendations
Books for Teen Aspiring Writers
Are you a young adult looking to build your story telling skills and create engaging and exciting works of art? Well this is just the list for you. Dive into these tips and tricks to become an amazing author!
If You Liked...The Hunger Games
You'll enjoy these titles because: The dystopian fiction craze continues! If you love the harsh and gritty world of "The Hunger Games," then check out these read-alikes.
Sports Manga & Anime
Manga and anime cover a wide variety of genres, including sports! Even if you aren't a big sports fan, these titles still have great characters and often page-turning plots! From volleyball and basketball to figure skating, cycling, and competitive card games, there's a title for just about everyone!
Teen Books Featuring Podcasts
All these teen books feature podcasts in some way. Often, the main character is the podcaster but other times the podcast is produced by someone else but it affects the main character in some crucial way.
Teen Snow White Retellings
New perspectives on familiar princess stories are always fun reads! Maybe the princess is actually from space or maybe the evil queen is actually the main character - there's endless possibilities. Celebrate the release of Disney's live-action Snow White with these literary retellings of the classic Grimm Brothers tale.
Teen Quick Reads Collection
Explore our Teen Quick Reads Collection and enjoy books that can help boost reading skills at a comfortable pace.
Teen Art: Papermaking Workshops
1 hour | Teens | Schedule and Register for Papermaking Workshops
Get creative and learn the art of papermaking in this hands-on workshop.
e-Books & Streaming for Teens
Download and stream millions of e-books, movies, music, and more instantly for free with your IndyPL Library card. No late fees, no worries. See all of our e-books and streaming platforms or browse these collection specifically for teens:
- OverDrive e-Books & Audiobooks for Teens
- OverDrive Magazines for Kids & Teens
- EBSCO e-Books for High School
100 Books Before Graduation
Read 100 books before graduating from high school and receive prizes as you work toward the goal. Prizes will be awarded after reading 10, 25, 50, 75 and 100 books! Most importantly, students will expand their mind, vocabulary, critical thinking, and test scores! This program is for students in grades 6-12. Learn more about 100 Books Before Graduation and register.
Volunteering
Calling all teens (14-17)! Are you looking for a way to complete your service hours or boost your college applications? Or maybe you’d like to support literacy efforts in your community. Consider connecting with your local library for a few hours a week. Learn more about volunteering.