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Teen 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 has a space dedicated just for Teens!  The Teen 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 staff look forward to meeting you and listening to your ideas and suggestions about the teen collection or programs!  

Summer Reading
YA Picks

Summer Reading is in the Books!

WHAT A SUMMER!  A heartfelt thank you to everyone who took part, and a special shoutout to our incredible sponsors:

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Coffee Corner, Gilmore's Sweet Treats & More, Friends of the Warner Library, Clinton Police Department, Clinton Fire Department, Sweet Mae's, Taylor Abstract & Co., Clinton Family Dental, Snappers Bar & Grill, Subway, Hale Mechanical, SPAaaH... Lynn Ackerson-Warren, J Squared Aquatics, ACE Hardware, Kevin Hammer Law, Joe Ryan Country Financial, Clinton Education Association, Sorrento's Pizza, Kirby Foods, Jimmy Johns, Monical's Pizza, and Miller Park Zoo

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Our community's support is what makes Summer Reading

such a success!

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See you next year!

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Remember, even though Summer Reading has concluded, there’s still plenty happening at the library. Programs for children, teens, and adults are ongoing all year round! Visit our Upcoming Events page for all the details!

Summer Reading Plant a Seed, Read Logo with an open book with a tomato plant growing from the middle and bees, butterfly, ladybug, and worm

Summer Reading

Teen 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 Teen 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 or chat with a staff member.

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YA Programs

Teen Programs

Teen Upcoming Events

  • Garden Club 9/17 (Everyone)
    Garden Club 9/17 (Everyone)
    Thu, Sep 17
    Vespasian Warner Public Library District
    Sep 17, 2026, 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM
    Vespasian Warner Public Library District, 310 N Quincy St, Clinton, IL 61727, USA
    Help us tend our community garden while learning some gardening basics! All ages welcome. 8 and under must be accompanied by someone 12 or older. Registration required.
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  • Garden Club 9/24 (Everyone)
    Garden Club 9/24 (Everyone)
    Thu, Sep 24
    Vespasian Warner Public Library District
    Sep 24, 2026, 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM
    Vespasian Warner Public Library District, 310 N Quincy St, Clinton, IL 61727, USA
    Help us tend our community garden while learning some gardening basics! All ages welcome. 8 and under must be accompanied by someone 12 or older. Registration required.
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  • Roots & Shoots: Insect Sheet Night Traps (Family)
    Roots & Shoots: Insect Sheet Night Traps (Family)
    Wed, Sep 30
    Vespasian Warner Library
    Sep 30, 2026, 7:00 PM
    Vespasian Warner Library, 310 N Quincy St, Clinton, IL 61727, USA
    Join us for another Roots & Shoots program! This time, we’ll meet at the library pavilion to observe nocturnal insects! Best suited for ages 5 and up. Children aged 5-18 will receive pins and lanyards. Children aged 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Registration required.
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  • Garden Club 10/1 (Everyone)
    Garden Club 10/1 (Everyone)
    Thu, Oct 01
    Vespasian Warner Public Library District
    Oct 01, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM
    Vespasian Warner Public Library District, 310 N Quincy St, Clinton, IL 61727, USA
    Help us tend our community garden while learning some gardening basics! All ages welcome. 8 and under must be accompanied by someone 12 or older. Registration required.
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  • iCash Event (Everyone)
    iCash Event (Everyone)
    Fri, Oct 02
    Vespasian Warner Public Library District
    Oct 02, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Vespasian Warner Public Library District, 310 N Quincy St, Clinton, IL 61727, USA
    Could there be missing money in your name? In DeWitt County, an estimated 22,391 people have unclaimed cash or property held by the treasurer’s office. The value exceeds $2,800,000.00. Statewide, Frerichs secures more than $5 billion in unclaimed cash and property. Registration not required.
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  • Family Movie - Casper (Everyone)
    Family Movie - Casper (Everyone)
    Sat, Oct 03
    Vespasian Warner Library
    Oct 03, 2026, 10:00 AM
    Vespasian Warner Library, 310 N Quincy St, Clinton, IL 61727, USA
    Free Family Movie. Saturday. 9/5 at 10 AM. No RSVP Required.
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  • Library Closed - Indigenous Peoples' Day
    Library Closed - Indigenous Peoples' Day
    Mon, Oct 12
    Vespasian Warner Library
    Oct 12, 2026, 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
    Vespasian Warner Library, 310 N Quincy St, Clinton, IL 61727, USA
    The library will be closed on Monday, October 12th. The library will reopen on Tues. Oct. 13 at 9AM.
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  • October Crime Club (Teen 13-17)
    October Crime Club (Teen 13-17)
    Thu, Oct 15
    Vespasian Warner Public Library
    Oct 15, 2026, 5:00 PM
    Vespasian Warner Public Library, 310 N Quincy St, Clinton, IL 61727, USA
    Join us for pizza and true crime discussions. This month, we’ll discuss The Lizzie Borden Case. Registration required.
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  • Garden Club 10/15 (Everyone)
    Garden Club 10/15 (Everyone)
    Thu, Oct 15
    Vespasian Warner Public Library District
    Oct 15, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM
    Vespasian Warner Public Library District, 310 N Quincy St, Clinton, IL 61727, USA
    Help us tend our community garden while learning some gardening basics! All ages welcome. 8 and under must be accompanied by someone 12 or older. Registration required.
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  • Murder & Mayhem Walking Tour - 9AM (Ages 12+)
    Murder & Mayhem Walking Tour - 9AM (Ages 12+)
    Sat, Oct 17
    Mr. Lincoln's Stage
    Oct 17, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
    Mr. Lincoln's Stage, 100 S Center St #101, Clinton, IL 61727, USA
    Library director Bobbi Perryman will be your guide through Clinton’s bloody past, as you visit the locations where the murder and mayhem actually happened. For ages 12+. The tour will begin in front of Mr. Lincoln’s Stage on Clinton’s Square. Registration not required.
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  • Family Fun Zone (Everyone)
    Family Fun Zone (Everyone)
    Sat, Oct 17
    Mr. Lincoln's Stage
    Oct 17, 2026, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    Mr. Lincoln's Stage, 100 S Center St #101, Clinton, IL 61727, USA
    Mark your calendars for the Monster Mash Family Fun Zone! Free family activities, including bounce houses, face painting, crafts, EMC costume photos, and more! Sponsored by the library and Clinton Spark. No registration required.
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  • Murder & Mayhem Walking Tour - 6PM (Ages 12+)
    Murder & Mayhem Walking Tour - 6PM (Ages 12+)
    Sat, Oct 17
    Mr. Lincoln's Stage
    Oct 17, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Mr. Lincoln's Stage, 100 S Center St #101, Clinton, IL 61727, USA
    Library director Bobbi Perryman will be your guide through Clinton’s bloody past, as you visit the locations where the murder and mayhem actually happened. For ages 12+. The tour will begin in front of Mr. Lincoln’s Stage on Clinton’s Square. Registration not required.
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  • Spooky Walk at Mettler Woods (Everyone)
    Spooky Walk at Mettler Woods (Everyone)
    Tue, Oct 20
    Mettler Woods Nature Preserve
    Oct 20, 2026, 7:00 PM
    Mettler Woods Nature Preserve, 5991 500 E, Clinton, IL 61727, USA
    Join us for a spooky walk through Mettler Woods! Costumes encouraged! Please bring a bag for collecting treats! Advanced registration required.
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  • Garden Club 10/29 (Everyone)
    Garden Club 10/29 (Everyone)
    Thu, Oct 29
    Vespasian Warner Public Library District
    Oct 29, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM
    Vespasian Warner Public Library District, 310 N Quincy St, Clinton, IL 61727, USA
    Help us tend our community garden while learning some gardening basics! All ages welcome. 8 and under must be accompanied by someone 12 or older. Registration required.
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