Teens

Join our Teen Discord server—a virtual hangout space where teens ages 11 to 17 can enjoy virtual programming and chat with other teens and our librarians—all in a curated, welcoming and well-moderated environment. Topics include:

• Anime
• Arts and crafts
• Books
• Movies 
• Trivia
• Video games

Discord is free (available as a mobile app, PC program or via web browser) that allows users to communicate via text, voice or video in real time. The server may be public but is constantly monitored by our librarians and has safety measures in place to ensure that the server is always as safe as possible. To learn more, review the Parents' Ultimate Guide to Discord.

There are two ways to join:

1. Using your email address, register for an upcoming teen program that is being hosted on Discord. The Discord link will be emailed to you about 30 minutes before the program begins.
2. Complete the Teen Discord Server form and the Discord link will be emailed to you within one to three days.

Get help with homework using the library's free online tutoring service, research databases and test prep resources.

Explore this virtual maker space and exchange technology-based ideas, lesson plans and activities with other Maryland libraries and schools.

Baltimore County Public School students, learn how to access your student library account. 

Watch videos about new books, video games, anime, sports, cooking and more! 

Participate in the library’s annual Summer Reading Challenge from June through August.

High School Battle of the Books is a reading challenge for grades 9 through 12 where, with school support, students read and discuss Maryland Black-Eyed Susan Award nominated books, then select one book to create a work of expressive art based on their personal interpretation or reflection of the book. Competition details will be available during the fall of each year.