Programs for teens
Exam Cram for Teens
Monday, June 16 • 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Hey students in grades 9–12!
Take a well-deserved study break and drop into our Stress-Free Zone in the Zima Room!
Enjoy relaxing activities like: Colouring; Painting with water; and Mindful moments.
And don’t miss our special guests from St. John Ambulance Therapy Dogs. They’ll be here to bring the calm and cuddles. 🐶💛
Come unwind; you’ve earned it!
Study Hall
Need a quiet place to study?Come to the Zima Room for Study Hall. We'll provide a calm, distraction-free environment to help you stay on track and succeed.
Tuesday, June 17 • 1 - 3 p.m.
Wednesday, June 18 • 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Thursday, June 19 • 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Bring your notes, stay focused, and get it done!
Brainfuse Study Resources
Expert help, live tutoring, study buddies and more are available to you, for free every day! Click the image above to visit the Brainfuse website.
Need help getting started? Check out our tutorial here.
Teen Volunteer Opportunities at a glance
Watch this page for more information as each registration period approaches.
| Registration period | Volunteer Activity Dates | |
| Summer Programs 2025 | Registration opens Wednesday, May 21 and closes Wednesday, June 4. | Volunteer orientation Wednesday, July 2. |
| Reading Buddies Early Fall 2025 | Registration opens Wednesday, September 3 and closes Wednesday, September 17. |
Volunteer Orientation Wednesday, October 1. Reading Buddies runs on Wednesdays, from October 8 to November 5. |
| Reading Buddies Late Fall 2025 | Registration opens Wednesday, October 5 and closes Wednesday, October 29. |
Volunteer Orientation Wednesday, November 12. Reading Buddies runs on Wednesdays, from November 19 to December 17. |
You'll find more volunteer opportunities in the BWG community here.
Chess Night
Thursdays • 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Join fellow chess players for a few friendly battles on the board.
Free, drop-in!
Want some coaching to become a better chess player? Check out the Featured Resources on our Brainfuse site for live chess tutoring and more!
Free with your Library card.
Teen Book Reviews
Read any good books lately?
We want to hear about it!
Share with us your honest reviews and receive community service hours. A single paragraph (4-6 sentences) review for a book is all we need.
- One hour earned per one paragraph review letting us know what you liked/didn't like about the book and why others may (or may not) be interested in reading it
- Don't just say "This was a great book" or "I hated this book". We want to know the details!
- Ask yourself, How would you talk to a friend about this book?
- Think about the kind of things that you look for in a book review, and try to include those elements.
- Tell us the title and the author of the book.
- Limit of 5 reviews (a one paragraph review per book) per person for the year
Email your reviews to Kathryn at kstark@bradford.library.on.ca