teen services

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Programming & Events

Teen Services at the Gretna Public Library are designed for young adults in 6-12th grade. Although registration is sometimes required, a library card is never required for any programming, so you’re welcome (and encouraged!) to bring along a friend.

Click through to learn more or register for a program, or press the button below to make a suggestion.

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Teen Advisory Board

The Teen Advisory Board (TAB) is a group of volunteers who work to make the library better. Members offer suggestions; propose, trial, and volunteer at programs; work on library décor; enjoy delicious free pizza; pet dogs; play games; and more!

Joining TAB is a great way to make a difference in the community by keeping the library relevant to what Gretna teens want and need. Plus, it looks pretty good on a résumé.

Students in 6-12th grade may apply to be a member with guardian permission.

Apply for the Teen Advisory Board

Not sure if TAB is for you? Drop by on one of our scheduled dates and see what it’s like before you commit. We’d love to have you!

Bookwyrms Book Club

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Bookwyrms is the young adult book club at Gretna Public Library. Young adults in 6th through 12th grade are welcome to join and and enjoy books, snacks, games, and company.

Bookwyrms meets the last Thursday of the month from 4-5pm. During the school year, members are lent books which must be returned at or around the next meeting date. You don’t need a library card to join, but will be asked to sign a form before borrowing books if you do not have a card.

  • Thursday, May 30 from 4-5pm: Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi
  • Thursday, June 27 from 4-5pm: Other Words for Home by Jasmine Warga
  • Thursday, July 25 from 4-5pm: The Thief by Megan Whalen Turner
  • Thursday, August 29 from 4-5pm: The Outlaws Scarlett & Browne by Jonathon Stroud
Register for Bookwyrms

New Materials

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Teen Resources

Books Unbanned

The following public libraries issue free digital library cards to young adults living in the US.

Homework Help & SAT Prep

Mental Health & Growing Up

I’m bored!

* Accessing these resources requires a Gretna Public Library card.
^ Accessing these resources requires a valid Nebraska driver’s license number or a code from the library.

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Meet the Teen Librarian

A librarian with purple hair and an anatomical heart necklace.

Heba (she/her or they/them) is an avid ice cream, Percy Jackson, and cat enthusiast. Their favorite book series is The Queen’s Thief by Megan Whalen Turner.

You can hear Heba pronounce their name over here.