The Owl Cove is for teens in grades 7 to 12 to do homework, read, play games, or have a snack. The area has comfy chairs for hanging out or reading and a table and chairs for homework or games.
• Cyber bar with lots of outlets and ports for charging electronics.
• Free WiFi: No library card or registration is required.
• Free printing from your phone, tablet, or laptop.
• HP laptop, iPad, and MacBook are available if your computer is having a bad day.
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• Art wall and supplies: Bring in some of your artwork to hang or create some artwork here.
• Board games: Uno, chess, checkers, Connect 4, to name a few. Are we missing your favorite? Let us know!
• Snack cupboard: Chips, cookies, and seltzer are just a few of the snacks available for purchase at a very reasonable price. You can also refill your water bottle.
• TV/monitor: Connect your streaming services to the Roku to watch your favorite shows. Sync your Switch to the monitor and play with your friends. Headphones are available at the front desk.
• YA Books: Graphic novels, fiction, and nonfiction books are available for checkout. Use your Libby and Hoopla accounts to access ebooks and audiobooks.
The Teen Advisory Council (TAC) is a group of teens, grades 9 to 12, from Norfolk who are interested in having a say in what the library does for them. The TAC plans and hosts programs under the supervision of library staff.
Why apply to the TAC?
Help make decisions about materials and programs at the library
Receive a monthly stipend
Community service and leadership experience look good on college applications and job applications
What is expected of TAC members?
Attend meetings, which are once a month for an hour
Invite teens to events and help to promote events
Help to host events (set up, clean up)
Applications for the 2024-25 TAC are now closed.
2022-23 inaugural Teen Advisory Council
Check out teen-specific events (such as movie nights and game nights) below on this page. Click here to see listings of all Library events.
Have an idea for an event? Email us here.
