Teen Space at Westerly Library & Wilcox Park is an inclusive, safe space for teens! We have an ever-changing collection of books, manga, graphic novels, audiobooks, and video games. We offer a variety of fun and educational programming throughout the year. Check out the opportunities for fun on the website events calendar, pick up the monthly calendar, or peruse the events bulletin board in Teen Space.
Weekly Fall Programming (September, October, November)
Tuesday - Adventurer's Guild: Tween and Teen D&D, 4:00-5:30 pm
Wednesday - Teen Manga Book Club, 4-5 pm
Thursday - Teen Craft Collective, 4-5 pm
Saturday - Teen Cafe, 12-2 pm
NEW - Cozy Companion Magazine (Print version available in Teen Space.)
Settle in and scroll through this artfully crafted monthly magazine, featuring cozy game news, short stories, game reviews written by cats, recipes, crafts, and so much more. Every volume is written and illustrated by hand - no robots or AI allowed!
Teen Volunteer Program - Now Accepting Applications. New Fall Schedule to begin first week of October.
Do you need to complete volunteer hours?
Would you like to become an active participant in the teen space?
Maybe you'd like to learn more about what it’s like to be a librarian!
Complete the online Volunteer Application or stop into Teen Space to begin your journey as a teen volunteer.
Teen Space Book Reviews
- We'd love feedback on what you are reading!
- Take a few minutes to review any book you have finished and inspire other readers.
- Complete an online book review today.
(We also have a print version at the desk in Teen Space)
Looking for your next LISTEN? Check out Libby, the library reading app.
Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, and more for free from your local library with Libby, the library reading app.
Take this Libby QUIZ to find out Which classic book should you get lost in?
Some stories never really leave us—they just get a little lost on our shelves. Let’s reconnect with a beloved classic (or finally discover one you’ve always meant to read). Take our quiz to find your next “lost” book and fall in love with reading all over again. Move this classic to the top of your TBR on Libby.
Resources available every day in Teen Space:
- Gaming PCs with Headphones
- Nintendo Switch
- Nintendo Wii
- Guitar & Electric Keyboard
- Board Games Galore!
- Take & Make Craft Kits
- Craft Closet Access
- Expressive White Board
- Daily Snacks
Questions? Ask Teen Space staff, feel free to email us at teens@westerlylibrary.org or call at (401) 596-2877 x301.
*The Teen Space is intended for patrons 13-18 years old. Adults are welcome to browse the collection, but we'd prefer families and others gather or use computers in other library areas.
