Books & Audiobooks
Asian teen girl reading a book at the park on warm summer day.
Teen Summer Reading Challenge
Dates: July 8 to August 22
Ages: 13 to 18
Join the excitement at any WPL location this summer! Here’s how you can participate:
- Check Out Any Library Item: Borrow any item from one of our four library locations and show your receipt to the staff at a service or information desk to receive an Instant-Win Scratch Ticket (maximum 1 receipt/checkout per day). Scratch the ticket for a chance to win a small prize.
- Enter the Grand Prize Draw: Fill out the information on the second half of your scratch ticket and place it in the ballot box for a chance to win the Grand Prize (Mini Portable Sticker Printer, $30 Words Worth Gift Card, and library swag). No matter the outcome of your scratch ticket, you’re still eligible for the grand prize!
- Digital Checkouts: Submit our online form below with a picture of your checked-out eBook or eAudiobook to be instantly entered for the grand prize OR visit any WPL location and show staff to receive a scratch ticket.
- Attend Library Programs: Participate in our exciting teen summer programs at any WPL location for another Instant-Win Scratch Ticket and another chance to win! Check out our lineup of teen events to join the fun.
The grand prize winner will be drawn on Monday, August 26th, 2024. Don’t miss out on the fun and fantastic prizes—start reading and participating today!
Digital Checkouts Entry Form
Upcoming Programs for Teens
Newcomers to Canada
Let's Talk for Newcomer Youth
October 2nd: 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Main Library
Age Group: Teens
Drop-in
Let's Talk is a free 8-week program that provides career guidance to newcomer youth. It is a great opportunity for newcomers to learn more about the academic and career pathways available in Canada while meeting new people and practicing their English. We will also be providing bus tickets, volunteer hours, and food during the sessions.
Newcomers to Canada
Let's Talk for Newcomer Youth
October 9th: 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Main Library
Age Group: Teens
Drop-in
Let's Talk is a free 8-week program that provides career guidance to newcomer youth. It is a great opportunity for newcomers to learn more about the academic and career pathways available in Canada while meeting new people and practicing their English. We will also be providing bus tickets, volunteer hours, and food during the sessions.
Newcomers to Canada
Let's Talk for Newcomer Youth
October 16th: 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Main Library
Age Group: Teens
Drop-in
Let's Talk is a free 8-week program that provides career guidance to newcomer youth. It is a great opportunity for newcomers to learn more about the academic and career pathways available in Canada while meeting new people and practicing their English. We will also be providing bus tickets, volunteer hours, and food during the sessions.
Special Events
From Hive to Honey Jar
October 19th: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Teens
Registration required
Time to reap the fruit of our labour with this very hands-on honey extraction workshop. A beekeeper will assist you over the course of this fun-filled hour as you uncap honeycomb cells, hand-spin honeycombs in the centrifugal extractor, and filter the raw honey before jarring and labelling it all!
Newcomers to Canada
Let's Talk for Newcomer Youth
October 23rd: 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Main Library
Age Group: Teens
Drop-in
Let's Talk is a free 8-week program that provides career guidance to newcomer youth. It is a great opportunity for newcomers to learn more about the academic and career pathways available in Canada while meeting new people and practicing their English. We will also be providing bus tickets, volunteer hours, and food during the sessions.
Making and Crafting
Make a Shrink Plastic Keychain
October 23rd: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Teens
Registration required
Make a keychain where your design will be shrunken down into a mini charm that is 3 times smaller. We’ll also have various types of beads to embellish your keychains or to make it into a bracelet or necklace.
Special Events
Tea and Tales with Muslim Women
October 24th: 06:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Teens
Registration required
Tea and Tales with Muslim Women is an interactive and educational travelling culture café that employs art, entertainment, and dialogue to build bridges of understanding between Muslim women and the larger community. In this one of a kind program you are invited to enjoy cultural teas and treats from around the world while taking part in candid conversations with Muslim women.
Making and Crafting
Bollywood Tunes & DIY Henna/Mehndi
October 26th: 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
McCormick Branch
Age Group: Teens
Registration required
Are you a fan of applying henna/mehndi or always been interested in learning more? Join us as we learn about the origins of henna/mehndi used in different parts of the world, apply henna/mehndi on ourselves, and enjoy Bollywood music hits.
Newcomers to Canada
Let's Talk for Newcomer Youth
October 30th: 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Main Library
Age Group: Teens
Drop-in
Let's Talk is a free 8-week program that provides career guidance to newcomer youth. It is a great opportunity for newcomers to learn more about the academic and career pathways available in Canada while meeting new people and practicing their English. We will also be providing bus tickets, volunteer hours, and food during the sessions.
Book Clubs, Writing and Authors
NaNoWriMo Workshop for Teens
November 2nd: 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
McCormick Branch
Age Group: Teens
Registration required
It’s National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). Join others in this writing workshop and pick up some tips and tricks to make the writing process smoother.
