teen services
winter reading program
Beat the winter blues and kick off 2025 with good books, fun activities, and fabulous prizes. Log into READsquared to get your BINGO board OR ask for a paper version at either library starting December 1st.
PRIZES!
Each square you complete — A raffle ticket for the teen prize basket
2 BINGOs — A prize book
5 BINGOs — A second prize book
The teen prize basket contains contains your new best bud Billie the Beet, a quill writing kit, 3 day-passes to Spielbound Board Game Café, and a $20 gift card to the Bookworm Omaha.
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.
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. TAB meets on the first Thursday of the month from 4-5pm.
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
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, 12/19: Amber & Clay by Laura Amy Schlitz
- Thursday, 1/30: Simon Sort of Says by Erin Bow
- Thursday, 2/27: The Night Diary by Veera Hiranandani
Register for the book club below or ask a librarian to set you up.
teen takeouts
Teen Takeouts are activity kits to go! Each kit contains materials to make a small crafts and a link to the instructions to complete it. They are available on a first-come, first-serve basis each month in the teen section of the library.
We are in the process of moving to eco Takeouts, which come in real takeout containers and have less paper and plastic per kit. eco Takeout containers can be returned at either library when you are finished with the craft (but you won’t be in trouble if you forget and keep it). They can also be returned in the blue basket under the teen area. You can suggest kit ideas at this link.
this month’s takeout
new materials
teen resources
Books Unbanned
The following public libraries issue free digital library cards to young adults living in the US.
- Boston Public Library (ages 13-26)
- Brooklyn Public Library (ages 13-21)
- New York Public Library’s Teen Banned Book Club
- San Diego Public Library (ages 12-26)
- Seattle Public Library (ages 13-26)
Homework Help & SAT Prep
Mental Health & Growing Up
I’m bored!
- Google Arts & Culture
- Explore the size of space
- Venture beneath the sea
- Stream something new with Kanopy*
* 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.
meet the teen librarian
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.