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Young Adults  (YA)

About

About

Whether you are interested in having fun, homework help, college planning, or job hunting, the Library has an awesome variety of materials, programs, and resources just for you.  Find the latest and the best in young adult books -many are available in audiobook and eBook format too.  The Library also has online resources and books to get you ready for life after high school. 

 

The Library also has a space dedicated just for Young Adults!  The Young Adult Lounge is located on the Main Floor.  Inside you will find books, graphics, manga, board games, charging stations, and rotating activities to complete by yourself or with a group of friends.

 

The Library is looking forward to meeting you and listening to your ideas and suggestions about the young adult collection or programs!  

Summer Reading
YA Picks

Summer Reading Is HERE!

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Summer Reading begins June 1st & runs through July 31st!  Registration begins on June 1st & you can start reading right away!  Getting started late?  That's okay! 

Register ANYTIME during the summer at the Library! 

Everyone from birth through adult can participate!

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Summer Reading is free & open to EVERYONE!

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When you register you will select your own reading path!

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Summer Reading

YA Picks

Look no further for ideas about what to read next. Check out our Teen Reader Resources for Staff Picks, Best Seller Lists, Award Winning Book Lists, and Reading Recommendations & Reviews . We also hope you'll stop by the library for our awesome selection of books, CDs, and movies - or just to use the Internet or hang out in the YA section.
 

Is there a book you hope we'll buy? Fill out our Suggest a Purchase Form!  Do you have a comment or an idea for us? Need help finding something or have a question about the library? Contact us at library@vwarner.org, chat with a staff member.

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YA Programs
YA Programs

Upcoming Programs!

  • Read and Relax at Weldon Springs (Adult)
    Read and Relax at Weldon Springs (Adult)
    Jul 16, 2024, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
    Weldon Springs State Park, 4734 Weldon Springs Rd, Clinton, IL 61727, USA
    Come and go as you please for this silent book club! Bring a drink, snack, blanket or chair and head out to Weldon Springs! Bring your own book or pick one provided by the library. Need a break from reading, go take a walk in nature! Enjoy reading in nature every Tuesday!
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  • Terrific Toddlers! (Family)
    Terrific Toddlers! (Family)
    Jul 17, 2024, 10:00 AM
    Vespasian Warner Library, 310 N Quincy St, Clinton, IL 61727, USA
    Terrific Toddlers on Wednesdays at 10 am is perfect for you and your little one, ages 0-3! We have so much fun dancing to songs and listening to stories! Join us on the Johnson Street front lawn, weather permitting. Advance registration is not required.
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  • Reptiles of IL (Youth 8-12)
    Reptiles of IL (Youth 8-12)
    Jul 17, 2024, 2:00 PM
    Vespasian Warner Library, 310 N Quincy St, Clinton, IL 61727, USA
    Learn what makes reptiles unique! Live turtles and snakes help children learn the true nature and value of these creatures! Ages 8-12. Registration required for this youth program.
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  • Lego Club (Youth 8-12)
    Lego Club (Youth 8-12)
    Jul 17, 2024, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    Vespasian Warner Library, 310 N Quincy St, Clinton, IL 61727, USA
    Join us for our weekly Lego club! We’ll provide all the legos! Drop in, no registration required for this youth event. No registration required.
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  • Egg Carton Bunny (Adult)
    Egg Carton Bunny (Adult)
    Jul 18, 2024, 6:00 PM
    Vespasian Warner Library, 310 N Quincy St, Clinton, IL 61727, USA
    This is one cute craft! Using old egg cartons and cardboard, we will make the most adorable piece of artwork. With a little bit of paint and creativity, we will turn what would be trash into 3D décor.
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  • Stories & Crafts (Family)
    Stories & Crafts (Family)
    Jul 19, 2024, 10:00 AM
    Vespasian Warner Library, 310 N Quincy St, Clinton, IL 61727, USA
    Stories and Crafts on Fridays at 10 am are for children 3-5 and their caregivers! Amazing stories, songs, and crafts make this storytime great for the whole family to enjoy! Join us on the Johnson Street front lawn, weather permitting. Advance registration is not required.
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  • Make Your Own Beeswax Wrap (Adult)
    Make Your Own Beeswax Wrap (Adult)
    Jul 20, 2024, 10:00 AM
    Vespasian Warner Library, 310 N Quincy St, Clinton, IL 61727, USA
    Come learn how to make your own plastic and waste-free food wrap. We will be using a couple different methods from crockpots to baking sheets. We will be using beeswax, oils, resin and more so wear clothes you’re not too worried about if they get some wax on them. Registration Required.
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  • Dungeons and Dragons (Teen 12-18)
    Dungeons and Dragons (Teen 12-18)
    Jul 20, 2024, 10:00 AM
    Vespasian Warner Library, 310 N Quincy St, Clinton, IL 61727, USA
    Are you interested in Dungeons and Dragons? Join us at our D&D events this summer! Logan is back to lead you in another round of mysteries! Registration required.
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  • Tai Chi with Tim (Adult)
    Tai Chi with Tim (Adult)
    Jul 20, 2024, 11:00 AM
    Vespasian Warner Library, 310 N Quincy St, Clinton, IL 61727, USA
    This gentle form of exercise can help maintain strength, flexibility, and balance, and could be the perfect activity for the rest of your life. People of all ages and fitness levels can practice tai chi and gain health benefits. Registration not required.
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  • Nocturnal Critters (Youth 8-12)
    Nocturnal Critters (Youth 8-12)
    Jul 22, 2024, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Mettler Woods Nature Preserve, 5991 500 E, Clinton, IL 61727, USA
    Ever wonder what critters come out at night? Meet us at Mettler Woods to see for yourself! Dress appropriately and bring flashlights if you have them! Registration required for this youth program.
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  • Read and Relax at Weldon Springs (Adult)
    Read and Relax at Weldon Springs (Adult)
    Jul 23, 2024, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
    Weldon Springs State Park, 4734 Weldon Springs Rd, Clinton, IL 61727, USA
    Come and go as you please for this silent book club! Bring a drink, snack, blanket or chair and head out to Weldon Springs! Bring your own book or pick one provided by the library. Need a break from reading, go take a walk in nature! Enjoy reading in nature every Tuesday!
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  • Farm Day (Family)
    Farm Day (Family)
    Jul 23, 2024, 3:00 PM
    Vespasian Warner Library, 310 N Quincy St, Clinton, IL 61727, USA
    Join us at the library for a Farm day! Live farm animals brought to you by local youth! Advanced registration required for this family event.
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  • Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Club (Adult)
    Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Club (Adult)
    Jul 23, 2024, 6:00 PM
    Clinton, 310 N Quincy St, Clinton, IL 61727, USA
    Join in the discussion! July's selection is The Book Eaters by Sunyi Dean.
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  • Terrific Toddlers! (Family)
    Terrific Toddlers! (Family)
    Jul 24, 2024, 10:00 AM
    Vespasian Warner Library, 310 N Quincy St, Clinton, IL 61727, USA
    Terrific Toddlers on Wednesdays at 10 am is perfect for you and your little one, ages 0-3! We have so much fun dancing to songs and listening to stories! Join us on the Johnson Street front lawn, weather permitting. Advance registration is not required.
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  • Lego Club (Youth 8-12)
    Lego Club (Youth 8-12)
    Jul 24, 2024, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    Vespasian Warner Library, 310 N Quincy St, Clinton, IL 61727, USA
    Join us for our weekly Lego club! We’ll provide all the legos! Drop in, no registration required for this youth event. No registration required.
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  • Teacup Fairy Gardens (Adult 18+)
    Teacup Fairy Gardens (Adult 18+)
    Jul 24, 2024, 6:00 PM
    Vespasian Warner Library, 310 N Quincy St, Clinton, IL 61727, USA
    Let’s transform these thrifted teacups into some adorable fairy garden homes! There will be moss, tiny trinkets, fairy dust and more! Explore your feminine-fairy side while getting creative with friends. Registration required for this adult event.
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  • Nuclear Energy (Family)
    Nuclear Energy (Family)
    Jul 25, 2024, 2:00 PM
    Vespasian Warner Library, 310 N Quincy St, Clinton, IL 61727, USA
    Join our friends from Constellation in an interactive program all about nuclear energy! Registration required for this family event.
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  • Stories & Crafts (Family)
    Stories & Crafts (Family)
    Jul 26, 2024, 10:00 AM
    Vespasian Warner Library, 310 N Quincy St, Clinton, IL 61727, USA
    Stories and Crafts on Fridays at 10 am are for children 3-5 and their caregivers! Amazing stories, songs, and crafts make this storytime great for the whole family to enjoy! Join us on the Johnson Street front lawn, weather permitting. Advance registration is not required.
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