Did you know that Health Canada has approved the HPV vaccination for girls and women aged 9-26 and that the vaccine is free for young women in grade 8?

Want to know more?

Drop in to a Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Information Session (12+) at the Central library to learn more about the virus, the vaccine and the Grade 8 vaccination program.

Looking for more information about HPV and your sexual health?

Check out the Teen Health and Wellness: Real Life, Real Answers Database. Type "HPV" into the search box to bring up related information or click on "Sexuality and Sexual Health" on the left side of the page to explore other important topics.

It's that time of year again - back to school!  But don't despair, the Library's there...

Looking for something to read this summer?  Check out the Library's new teen books.  If you read a lot, you should win prizes!  Get Caught Reading is the teen summer reading program available at all branches.

CLEO (Community Legal Education Ontario) provides online resources for youth to help them deal with issues that involve the justice system. 

SYNC and online community that hopes to build an audience for audiobooks, is offering two free downloads of some amazing titles each week for the next two months!!

The Garden of Readin' at the Central Library gets LOUD on Sat. July 17th with five local teen indie bands. Bring your friends, sunscreen and hear some fabulous bands at this free outdoor show. Starts at 12:30 pm and ends at 4:15 pm.

Get Caught Reading this summer!

From June 17 - August 19, teens ages 11 - 17 can do challenges to win weekly prizes

It's finally here!  The Teen Clothing Exchange is this Saturday, June 12th from 2 - 4 pm in the Tonda Room, 1st floor, Central Library.  Don't let your old tee be a lump in a landfill -- seize this excellent opportunity to recycle your clothes.