Teen events, programs, and resources
Recurring events are listed here. For current events, visit the home page. Call or email us with any questions. Cancellations will be posted on Facebook and the home page.
Events are also listed on our Google calendar.
Events are also listed on our Google calendar.
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Teen Craft Kits
Available on the first Friday of the month.
Try a new craft or project. Discover your new favorite thing! These kits are for projects you can do at home, and they include instructions and supplies. |
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Patch Challenges
Carver Memorial Library encourages everyone, kids, adults, teens, and families, to take on our Reading Challenges! We encourage you to read widely and explore the library and the world around you. The challenges available are Kindness, Oceans, Animals, Fairytales, Maine History, Searsport, and STEAM.
To complete each challenge, log reading and activities to earn an embroidered patch/badge. Independent readers read 3 books (appropriate to your reading level) and do 3 activities related to the theme. Family readers/children being read to/pre-readers read 5 books and do 3 activities. All the details and log sheets on our Patch challenge page. |
Find help for whatever problems you or your friends face.
The library - and the community at large - are here to help you find what you need.
There's probably stuff you may not want to talk about but need to know.
As always, you can ask a librarian for help—we do not judge!
Ask in person, by phone (548-2303) or email our Youth Services Librarian at teens@carverlibrary.org.
You can also use our Tough Topics bookmarks to help you find those things in our collection.
There's probably stuff you may not want to talk about but need to know.
As always, you can ask a librarian for help—we do not judge!
Ask in person, by phone (548-2303) or email our Youth Services Librarian at teens@carverlibrary.org.
You can also use our Tough Topics bookmarks to help you find those things in our collection.
Helplines, Hotlines, and Mental Health Resources
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 to connect with mental health professionals. Visit www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org Formerly the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK.
The Trevor Project: Crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ youth
Stop Bullying This government website offers resources for teens to prevent bullying in their schools.
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Health) page for kids, teens, and young adults.
NAMI Maine helpline: a mental health resource and referral line for peers, family members, friends, and professionals. Open Monday-Friday, 8AM-4PM.
NAMI Maine teen text line. "You are not alone! Text us at (207) 515-8398. We're here for you every day from 12pm-10pm. This peer support text line is for youth 14-20 years old and staffed by individuals under 23 years of age."
Safe Space Radio has podcasts for adults and teens that speak to mental health struggles, to help people feel understood, hopeful, and less alone
Maine Helplines and hotlines: a full directory
Health
Teen Health from Medline Plus
Go Ask Alice Interactive health Q&A online resource from Columbia University. Provides readers all over the world with reliable, accurate, accessible, and culturally competent health information, giving a range of thoughtful perspectives to help them make responsible and informed decisions concerning their health and well-being.
Planned Parenthood teen page Information on sex, relationships, your body, and more.
Scarleteen "Sex ed for the real world. inclusive, comprehensive, supportive sexuality and relationships info for teens and emerging adults."
Homelessness and food assistance
But Still I Am One a nonprofit foundation providing support and services to young adults who are unhoused or home insecure.
Belfast Soup Kitchen Meals for anyone in need, no questions asked.
The Game Loft provides a safe, supervised location for local youth to play games with friends, engage with the community, and eat a healthy meal. The Game Loft is a free program open to all Waldo County youth, 50 weeks a year, between the ages of 6-18 who are in school or are home-schooled.
Reading and watching, information, research and learning
Book and video selections from YALSA, the Young Adult Library Services Association
Guide to Healthy Web Surfing
From the National Library of Medicine, this is a very helpful list of questions to ask yourself when searching for health information, in order to better determine the quality and accuracy of a resource.
Bendable Maine: a lifelong learning platform that allows state residents of all ages and backgrounds to easily discover content that is just right for them and then acquire new knowledge and skills through online courses as well as local, in-person learning opportunities. In most cases, content on the platform is free. Popular topics include job readiness, crafting and making, personal finance, personal well-being, languages, and sales and service.
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 to connect with mental health professionals. Visit www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org Formerly the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK.
The Trevor Project: Crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ youth
Stop Bullying This government website offers resources for teens to prevent bullying in their schools.
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Health) page for kids, teens, and young adults.
NAMI Maine helpline: a mental health resource and referral line for peers, family members, friends, and professionals. Open Monday-Friday, 8AM-4PM.
NAMI Maine teen text line. "You are not alone! Text us at (207) 515-8398. We're here for you every day from 12pm-10pm. This peer support text line is for youth 14-20 years old and staffed by individuals under 23 years of age."
Safe Space Radio has podcasts for adults and teens that speak to mental health struggles, to help people feel understood, hopeful, and less alone
Maine Helplines and hotlines: a full directory
Health
Teen Health from Medline Plus
Go Ask Alice Interactive health Q&A online resource from Columbia University. Provides readers all over the world with reliable, accurate, accessible, and culturally competent health information, giving a range of thoughtful perspectives to help them make responsible and informed decisions concerning their health and well-being.
Planned Parenthood teen page Information on sex, relationships, your body, and more.
Scarleteen "Sex ed for the real world. inclusive, comprehensive, supportive sexuality and relationships info for teens and emerging adults."
Homelessness and food assistance
But Still I Am One a nonprofit foundation providing support and services to young adults who are unhoused or home insecure.
Belfast Soup Kitchen Meals for anyone in need, no questions asked.
The Game Loft provides a safe, supervised location for local youth to play games with friends, engage with the community, and eat a healthy meal. The Game Loft is a free program open to all Waldo County youth, 50 weeks a year, between the ages of 6-18 who are in school or are home-schooled.
Reading and watching, information, research and learning
Book and video selections from YALSA, the Young Adult Library Services Association
Guide to Healthy Web Surfing
From the National Library of Medicine, this is a very helpful list of questions to ask yourself when searching for health information, in order to better determine the quality and accuracy of a resource.
Bendable Maine: a lifelong learning platform that allows state residents of all ages and backgrounds to easily discover content that is just right for them and then acquire new knowledge and skills through online courses as well as local, in-person learning opportunities. In most cases, content on the platform is free. Popular topics include job readiness, crafting and making, personal finance, personal well-being, languages, and sales and service.
Note: We do not add links to this page based on solicitation emails. Please do not email with suggestions unless you are a library borrower. Thank you.