Have thoughtful discussions about amazing novels with other tweens and experience a variety of literary genres
December: The Sherlock Holmes Society by James Ponti, a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection about a group of teen investigators.
January: The Wild Robot by Peter Brown, a Kirkus Reviews, School Library Journal and Booklist best children's book of the year winner about a robot trying to survive in a new environment.
February: The Watsons Go to Birmingham by Christopher Paul Curtis, the Newberry Medal winning book about a black family's road trip from Michigan to Alabama in the 1960s.
All books are available at the library or through the Libby or Hoopla app in print and audio. Participants need to read
or listen to the novels before attending.
Space is limited; register in advance to reserve your spot and receive reminders. Registration will guarantee your seat until the event begins. Accessibility needs? Please contact ask@acpl.info as soon as possible - we’d love to help.
AGE GROUP: | 9th-12th Grade | 7th-8th Grade | 4th-6th Grade |
EVENT TYPE: | Reading & Writing |
The New Haven branch received a brand new building in 2004, relocating from its old location on the corner of Ann St. and Main St. The library is surrounded by houses and is within walking distance of four schools. The library houses many of the previous years of the New Haven High School yearbooks and many books and primary resources on New Haven history. Special collection: Board games
