Teens (Middle & High school)

“Brave doesn’t mean you’re not scared. It means you go on even though you’re scared.” – Angie Thomas, The Hate U Give.

THE LIBRARY IS THE PLACE

Want a place to study with your friends? Need homework help? No matter what you’re in to, the library is the place for you. We’ve got all the traditional library stuff too – books, online resources, and access to take you wherever you want to go.

SPOKANE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

If you are a Spokane Public Schools student, your student ID number doubles as a library card to give you access to all kinds of materials to help you grow and learn. Whether you want to check out a book or get some extra help with your homework, we’ve got you covered.

YOUR PLACE TO TALK AND HANG OUT

Our Discord server is a fun and safe place for you to hang out virtually. Meet new friends and connect on topics like: art, books, gaming, graphic novels, movies, school, and more. Open to middle school and high school students who are 13 and older.

JOIN OUR DUNGEONS & DRAGONS CAMPAIGNS

Play Dungeons and Dragons at the Shadle Park Library! Join one of our two weekly sessions: Table 1 meets every Thursday at 4:00 PM, and Table 2 meets every Saturday at 2:30 PM. Make sure to create your own character beforehand and join us to embark on an adventure.

Make sure to create your own character beforehand and join us at 4pm to embark on an adventure.

NERF WARS

Join us for an after-hours Nerf Battle with other middle/high school students at the Central Library! These events will happen every other month starting February 13, 2026. Please fill out the waiver for this event. Registration is encouraged.

February 13 at 6:30pm

April 17 at 6:30pm

June 26 at 6:30pm

August 14 at 6:30pm

LIBRARY OF THINGS

Volleyball, anyone? Check out a wide variety of non-traditional library items from the Library of Things including musical instruments, garden equipment, craft supplies, games, and more.

THE LATEST FROM THE BLOG

Game Quest Reading Challenge

Kids and teens ages 2 to 14 can read, play, and watch to earn points toward a variety of awesome prizes provided by KSPS PBS!

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COMICS PLUS TEEN

Unlimited access to thousands of digital graphic novels and manga specifically chosen for teens.

EBSCO ETHNIC DIVERSITY SOURCE

This full-text database is a dedicated resource covering the culture, traditions, social treatment and lived experiences of different ethnic groups in America.

EBSCO EXPLORA

A collection of the most popular full-text magazines, journals, and other highly-regarded sources from the world’s leading publishers

EBSCO LEARNING EXPRESS

Find job search and workplace skills improvement; reading, writing, math, and basic science skill building; career certification and license exam prep; high school equivalency, college, and grad school entrance test prep.

EBSCO NOVELIST K - 8

Find fiction and nonfiction books and audiobooks by title, plot, keyword, or author for beginning readers up to teens.

EBSCO NOVELIST PLUS

Find fiction and nonfiction books and audiobooks by title, plot, keyword, or author, including “best of” lists, similar authors, and book discussion guides.

EBSCO POINTS OF VIEW ULTIMATE

This full-text database provides diverse perspectives on hundreds of debate topics and supports in-depth research into global issues, helping users analyze controversial topics, develop critical thinking and improve digital literacy.

EBSCO SCIENCE REFERENCE ULTIMATE

A comprehensive database offering full-text access to popular science magazines, journals, videos, experiments, lesson plans and e-books that supports core STEM courses, making it a valuable resource for both students and educators.

GALE PRESENTS: UDEMY

Learn and improve skills across business, tech, design, and more. Includes 6,000+ on-demand video courses in multiple languages.

LINKEDIN LEARNING

Choose from thousands of online courses to learn in-demand skills from real-world industry experts. Get started for free with your library card.

KANOPY

Watch 8 free film credits per month. Classic films, indie classics, documentaries, world cinema, there is something for everyone.

NORTHSTAR DIGITAL LITERACY

Learn digital literacy skills to navigate the internet and computer tech with ease.

OVERDRIVE/LIBBY: EBOOKS

Get free eBooks and eAudio for teens on your device in seconds with the easy to use Libby app or browse available eBooks on your web browser on OverDrive.

OVERDRIVE: TEEN MAGAZINES

Read digital versions of your favorite teen magazines for free! Chess for Beginners, Playstation, Popular Mechanics – you name it and your favorite titles are available.

PRONUNCIATOR LANGUAGE LEARNING

Learn over 100 languages, including English for foreign speakers, with special courses for children.

PROQUEST CULTUREGRAMS

Explore cultural and geographic fact sheets on countries, states, and Canadian provinces.

PROQUEST eLIBRARY

A multidisciplinary database designed for students and educators at high schools, community colleges, and four-year universities providing valuable context for research topics.

PROQUEST HEALTH DATABASE

Designed to give you introductory information support groups on topics that may be important to you as a teen, covering health, finance, and personal growth.

PROQUEST HISTORICAL NEWSPAPERS

Discover digital versions Spokane’s historic newspapers, including The Spokesman-Review from 1883 to 2009, and the Spokane Chronicle from 1890 to 1992.

PROQUEST HISTORY STUDY CENTER

A curated collection of full-text journals and popular magazines on a wide range of global historical topics and themes..

PROQUEST LEARNING: LITERATURE

Texts and information students need for advancing their study of English literature.

PROQUEST: MAGAZINES & NEWSPAPERS

Search magazines and newspapers for information on current events, education, arts, and social sciences, including full-text articles from the Spokesman Review since 1994.

WORLD BOOK STUDENT

Find the full text of The World Book Encyclopedia along with daily current events, assessment tools for educators, and dedicated resource guides to provide blueprints for advanced learning and college and career readiness.

WORLD BOOK TIMELINES

Explore the history of the world through World Book’s Timelines, including creating your own personalized timeline.

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Downloads & Streaming

Can't Find it?

Language

Locations

Kiosks

Other Access

Closures

Upcoming Events

Events by Age

Trending Now

Services

Genealogy & Local History

Language

Career & Economic Success

Creating & Making

Research & Learn

Homework Help

Online Courses

Partnerships

Kids & Teens

Homework Help

Teachers

Library Information

Partners

Library Organization

Support the Library

Connect with Us

Teens (Middle & High school)

THE LIBRARY IS THE PLACE

SPOKANE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

YOUR PLACE TO TALK AND HANG OUT

JOIN OUR DUNGEONS & DRAGONS CAMPAIGNS

NERF WARS

LIBRARY OF THINGS

THE LATEST FROM THE BLOG

ONLINE RESOURCES

COMICS PLUS TEEN

EBSCO ETHNIC DIVERSITY SOURCE

EBSCO LEARNING EXPRESS

EBSCO NOVELIST K - 8

EBSCO POINTS OF VIEW ULTIMATE

EBSCO SCIENCE REFERENCE ULTIMATE

LINKEDIN LEARNING

KANOPY

NORTHSTAR DIGITAL LITERACY

OVERDRIVE/LIBBY: EBOOKS

PROQUEST eLIBRARY

PROQUEST HEALTH DATABASE

PROQUEST HISTORICAL NEWSPAPERS

PROQUEST HISTORY STUDY CENTER

PROQUEST LEARNING: LITERATURE