Download ebooks, join a book club or find online resources for your next homework assignment.

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Teen Takeaway

Have fun this summer with our Takeaway kits for teens ages 12-18!

Make it at home and share a photo by tagging us on Instagram @surreylibraries. These kits are offered while supplies last.

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Youth Writing Contest

Submit your work to our annual teen writing contest.

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Teen Book Recommendations

Don't know what to read? Fill out a form and we will send you a personalized list of recommendations!

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Read Woke Challenge

Are you passionate about social justice, reading, and writing? Earn volunteer hours by submitting your writing and be entered into a random prize draw each month.

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Teen Summer Adventure

Get ready to go back in time with Surrey Libraries’ Teen Summer Adventure 2021, Time Travel Edition (Ages 12-18)

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Teen Origami Workshop

Are you passionate about origami? Join Origami Canada for an origami workshop.

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Teen English Conversation Group

Practice speaking English in a fun and friendly online group setting for teens only. 

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TLC Book Club

Led by Semiahmoo Library's Teen Library Council, every month there will be a different book read.

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Teen Pride Alliance

Come join us for games, crafts, movie nights, and discussions. Also connect with members of other Gender-Sexuality Alliances in the Surrey area.

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Mature Teen Book Club

We’ll have though provoking discussions about the full range of topics in Young Adult novels (quizzes and prizes too!)

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Reading and Writing

TLC Book Club

Sat Jun 26 | 3:30 pm Digital Branch
Arts and Crafts

Teen Origami Workshop

Wed Jun 30 | 2:00 pm Digital Branch
Reading and Writing

Teen Summer Book Club

Tue Jul 6 | 3:30 pm Digital Branch
Games and Activities

Teen Pride Trivia Night

Tue Jul 6 | 3:30 pm Digital Branch
Technology

UBC Geering Up Intro to Python Coding Language for Teens

Wed Jul 7 | 10:00 am Digital Branch
Arts and Crafts

Teen Illustration Workshop

Thu Jul 8 | 1:00 pm Digital Branch

Online Resources

Working on a research project? Want to read eMagazines on the go? We have great tools and trusted websites to support both your learning and relaxing.

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Best Websites for Teens

Stay home. Stay healthy. Stay connected with these free resources for teens!

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Ancient & Medieval History Online

Learn about the cultures of ancient and medieval cultures. Includes biographies, timelines, maps and videos.

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Articles, Journals, and Magazines

Get your research started with our powerful online tools. Search across a number of databases including Academic Search Elite, EBSCOhost, Masterfile, and others. EBSCOhost app available..

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Creative Bug

Experience the joy of making with thousands of award-winning video classes taught by top designers and artists .

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Encyclopaedia Universalis

French language encyclopedia for native French speakers, bilingual students, or anyone learning French. Published by Encyclopedia Britannica.

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Explora

Let your research take flight! History, geography, technology, sports, cultures, and much more.z

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Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia

Find encyclopedia articles you can use with confidence. More than 25,000 articles covering most subject areas.

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Gale Courses

Enjoy many online courses with real teachers, expert instruction, and real-time help..

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Kanopy

Stream an amazing collection of movies and documentaries. You can also learn new skills with the Great Courses. App available. .

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Learning Express

Comprehensive range of practice tests and tutorial courses for all ages. Learn new skills, build your resume and prepare for career or entrance exams.

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LinkedIn Learning

Online learning with courses taught by world experts. Learn new software, business strategies, algebra and more. App available .

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Mango Languages

Learn languages online. In addition to foreign languages, you can also learn English as a Second Language. App available.

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OverDrive eBooks

Download eBooks, audiobooks, and magazines to your device! Use the Libby app ​.

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OverDrive Magazines

Download magazines to your device! Libby app​ also available for your mobile device ​.

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Road to IELTS - Academic

Prepare for the IELTS Academic test. Track your progress on practice exams and use interactive activities, advice, and tips on question types. 15 users at one time. Not available on IE 11 . 

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Road to IELTS - General

Prepare for the IELTS General test. Track your progress on practice exams and use interactive activities, advice, and tips on question types. 15 users at one time. Not available on IE 11 .

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Science Online

Diagrams, experiments, biographies and more. For school projects and homework grades 4 through 12.

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Solaro

Find lessons, and practice tests for students in grades 3 to 12. Follows the BC provincial curriculum and is developed by the publishers of the Key/Solaro Study guides.

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