Teen Books
The collection of teen fiction, nonfiction, graphic novels, manga, new teen reads, award-winning novels, and Playaway devices* are available on the second floor just outside the TeenZone. This puts the books in a perfect space for all patrons to browse without having to enter TeenZone.
(*Playaways are small, user-friendly devices which are pre-loaded with a single audiobook and are perfect for on-the-go listening without worrying about having an internet connection, a CD player, or downloading files.)
TeenZone Hours
Teen Gaming PCs and Teen Laptops are available during all the library’s open hours.*
The Virtual Reality Stations and Gaming Consoles (Switch, Xbox, and Playstations) are available during all open hours on Saturday and Sunday and starting at 3pm from Monday-Friday. On no-School days for District 87 or Unit 5, these gaming stations will be available at 1pm.
*Please find a staff person at the 2nd Floor Help Desk if you have questions or need assistance accessing a Laptop or a Gaming PC.
On No-School Days for District 87 and/or Unit 5 the teenZone System Games and VR stations will be available starting at 1pm.
- 9/27/2024 - Friday
- 10/11/2024 - Friday
- 10/14/2024 - Monday
- 11/4/2024 - Monday
- 11/5/2024 - Tuesday
- 11/27/2024 - Wednesday (Bloomington Library Closes at 5pm this day)
- 12/23/2024 - Monday
- 12/26/2024 - Thursday
- 12/27/2024 - Friday
- 12/30/2024 - Monday
- 1/2/2025 - Thursday
- 1/3/2025 - Friday
- 1/6/2025 - Monday
- 1/20/2025 - Monday
- 2/14/2025 - Friday
- 2/17/2025 - Monday
- 2/18/2025 - Tuesday
- 3/24/2025 - Monday
- 3/25/2025 - Tuesday
- 3/26/2025 - Wednesday
- 3/27/2025 - Thursday
- 3/28/2025 - Friday
- 4/18/2025 - Friday
- 4/21/2025 - Monday
- 5/26/2025 - Monday (Bloomington Library is closed this day)
- 5/29/2025 - Thursday
TeenZone Seating
Inside the TeenZone are numerous seating options perfect for those in Grades 6-12 to work on homework or hang out. Only those in Grades 6-12 are allowed to hang out in the space.
Teen Gaming
The TeenZone is equipped with multiple consoles and computers to give teens an enhanced gaming experience. Teens ready to game can visit TeenZone to set up a 90-minute gaming session.
Available gaming options include:
- (2) Playstation 5 consoles
- (1) XBOX Series X console
- (1) Nintendo Switch
- (3) VR Pro Wireless stations
- (4) Gaming Computers.
Teen Laptops
While inside the library, teens are welcome to use laptops from the TeenZone. (If teens need to use a desktop computer but are not gaming, they can use the Adult desktop computers).