Divergent.Imagine determining everything in your life by one decision that you made when you were sixteen. This sets the stage for one of the latest series in Young Adult fiction - Veronica Roth's Divergent series. In the first book, sixteen year old Tris Prior must decide which faction she will dedicate the rest of her life to (in this world, the factions are societal groups based on a virtue that they endeavor to emulate.) Choosing your faction can mean choosing between your real self and being what your family wants you to be. In fact, choosing a faction that's outside of the family means losing your family and all that you knew...

In our dystopian teen book club, we have faced our own fears, just as protagonist Tris Prior must do. We have also discussed whether or not dividing a society like this could work, whether or not we ourselves would choose a faction or to be factionless, and whether or not one can ever overcome fear - or just learn how to control their fears...

And that was just the first book our teen dystopian book club has been reading! Next up is Lois Lowry's thrilling conclusion to The Giver quartet, her newest novel called Son. Are you a young adult who would care to join us? Our teen book club runs the last Wednesday of every month; come on by, pick up your copy of Son, and register!

A beautiful drawing of a lion.We have some fantastic new art on display in our teen zone! Sketches features the art work from a student at Sir Winston Churchill High school, with drawings, inspired by the natural world. These intricate, detailed drawings feature a majestic lion, a cat, a landscape scene featuring the fire like colours of autumn, a horse, and the dark twisted tree branches one might find in a forest. The dramatic contrast and play of shadow and light is remarkable, and gives each piece a life of its own. To appreciate the fine details these drawings really need to be seen up close, and you can view them in our teen zone until the end of March!

Our beautiful library just got more beautiful thanks to the new art featured in Nose Hill library's Teen Zone. Students from our neighbouring school, Simon Fraser Junior High, have created colourful and abstract works that will be on display until the end of January. The idea behind this is a celebration of community, and a way to feature art by teens for teens in our teen zone. Our exhibition includes twelve works by students in grade 8 and 9 and will be officially marked on Thursday, January 24th with snacks and a small gathering at 7pm. Come for a visit, and enjoy the art!