Teen Reading & Fun
2025 LibraryCon Bookmark Design Contest
Celebrate LibraryCon on May 17 by designing a unique bookmark to share at all five York County Library locations! This contest is open to ages 12–18; entries are accepted from March 1–31. One winner will receive a gift basket! Check out our LibraryCon page for full contest rules and submission guidelines.
YCL Teen Discord Channel
Enjoy exclusive access to special programs when you join our Teen Discord channel! Get your invite quickly emailed with our Ask A Teen Librarian form. Just provide your name, email, library card number, and Discord username. Be sure to check out all of the Teen Virtual Programs as well. Please note this channel is only for York County students ages 12–18.
Teen Zine
Check out the latest issue of "Teen Zine," the first YCL zine publication for teens created by teens from York County, SC!
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Reading Resources
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Sign up for a weekly email with a list of books picked just for you, for your age, interests, background, and reading level.
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Download e-books, audiobooks, and magazines for your computer, tablet, or phone. (Requires a York County Library card.)
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Resource of fiction and nonfiction titles to guide readers in finding their next title to read. Provided by Discus. (Home access requires a York County Library card.)
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Goodreads
Rate, review, and share books you read. Discover new books and follow your favorite authors!
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Reading Rants
Out-of-the-ordinary booklists for teens who need a good read.
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Award Winners
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The year's best books for teens as selected by a group of South Carolina librarians, media specialists, teachers, students, and parents.
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YALSA Book and Media Awards for Libraries
Search 4,000+ teen books, audiobooks, and films from book awards and book lists selected by YALSA, the Young Adult Library Services Association.