Teen & YA Staff Picks
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The Maze Runner
A teenager with no memory must navigate a deadly maze to survive in book one of this post-apocalyptic phenomenon.
When Thomas wakes up in the lift, the only thing he can remember is his name. He’s surrounded by strangers—boys whose memories are also gone.
Outside the towering stone walls that surround them is a limitless, ever-changing maze. It’s the only way out—and no one’s ever made it through alive.
Then a girl arrives. The first girl ever. And the message she delivers is terrifying: Remember. Survive. Run.
Look for more books in the blockbuster Maze Runner series:
THE MAZE RUNNER • THE SCORCH TRIALS • THE DEATH CURE • THE KILL ORDER • THE FEVER CODE -
Noragami: Stray God
DIVINE INTERVENTION FOR SALE Yato is a homeless god. He doesn't even have a shrine, not to mention worshippers! So to achieve his ambitious goals, he's set up a service to help those in need (for a small fee), hoping he'll eventually raise enough money to build himself the lavish temple of his dreams. Of course, he can't afford to be picky, so Yato accepts all kinds of jobs, from finding lost kittens to helping a student overcome bullies at school.
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Heavenly Tyrant (Iron Widow, Book 2)
Zetian must balance dangerous politics with a new quest for vengeance in the sequel to the #1 New York Times bestseller Iron Widow.
Pacific Rim meets The Handmaid's Tale in this blend of Chinese history and mecha science fiction for YA readers.
After suffering devastating loss and making drastic decisions, Zetian finds herself on the seat of power in Huaxia, but she has also learned that her world is not as it seems. Revelations about an enemy who dangles one of her loved ones as a hostage force Zetian to share power with a dangerous man she cannot simply depose. Despite their mutual dislike and distrust, the two must work together to take down their common enemy and stoke a revolution against the systems of exploitation that plague their world.
However, power is not so easy to wield once seized, and a revolution is not so easy to control once unleashed. As Huaxia’s former elites strike back and the common people’s fervor for justice turns bloody and paranoid, can Zetian remain a fair and just ruler? Or will she be forced to rely on fear and violence and succumb to her darker instincts in her quest for vengeance and liberation? -
Sunrise on the Reaping
The unforgettable fifth book in the Hunger Games series: Haymitch's story. Feature film scheduled for November 2026.
When you've been set up to lose everything you love, what is there left to fight for?
As the day dawns on the fiftieth annual Hunger Games, fear grips the districts of Panem. This year, in honor of the Quarter Quell, twice as many tributes will be taken from their homes.
Back in District 12, Haymitch Abernathy is trying not to think too hard about his chances. All he cares about is making it through the day and being with the girl he loves.
When Haymitch's name is called, he can feel all his dreams break. He's torn from his family and his love, shuttled to the Capitol with the three other District 12 tributes: a young friend who's nearly a sister to him, a compulsive oddsmaker, and the most stuck-up girl in town. As the Games begin, Haymitch understands he's been set up to fail. But there's something in him that wants to fight . . . and have that fight reverberate far beyond the deadly arena.
Upcoming Teen Events
Spring and Easter Crafts for All Ages
Spring and Easter Crafts for All Ages
🌷 Spring and Easter Crafts at the Library 🐰
All ages are invited to stop by the library to make some cute spring and Easter-themed crafts. Just drop in and create at your own pace.
Cat Lover's Library Escape Room
🗝️🐱 Cat Lover's Library Escape Room 🔐
At Durand Memorial Library | March 30-April 18
Are you clever enough to unlock the secrets hidden within the Cat Lover's Library Escape Room?
Spring Break Make & Take Crafts
Make & Take Crafts
Come for a fun time making a craft to take home with you.
The Owosso children's library will have a variety of make & take crafts for children to take home and make during spring break!
Disclaimer(s)
Accessibility
The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.
Spring Break Make & Take Crafts
Make & Take Crafts
Come for a fun time making a craft to take home with you.
The Owosso children's library will have a variety of make & take crafts for children to take home and make during spring break!
Disclaimer(s)
Accessibility
The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.
Art Day
Drop by the Owosso children's library to use, experiment, and try out different art materials! Fun for all ages!
Disclaimer(s)
Accessibility
The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.
Glass Bead Suncatchers
Tweens and teens can drop by the Owosso children's library to make fun suncatchers out of glass beads!
Disclaimer(s)
Accessibility
The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.
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