Announcements
March YRCA registration open; YRCA banquet date set!
Register for the March YRCA book club here: https://forms.gle/361GvgJebsitGR5A7
Mark your calendars: the YRCA banquet is set for April 12 from 10-11:30 am.
MPL TEEN READING RECS: TIMELESS, by Alexandra Monir
Do you have a book you’d like to recommend to teens? Send an email to gracie.marsden@marshallpl.org with a teen book recommendation, a short summary, and a list of categories from the 2025 MPL teen reading challenge that your book could meet!
Register for the 2025 Teen reading challenge by clicking “Registration Links” at the top of the page.
You can find the Teen reading challenge log & categories here: https://marshallpl.org/50-50-book-quest/
February Teen Night Registration open now
Register here: https://forms.gle/M6CHYdhHDktRNmrM7
Teen Events & Clubs
| What | When | Description | Registration Link | Flyer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teen Creative Writing | Weekly (every Thursday) 5-6 (Workshop) and 6-7 (Lab) | Get ready to unleash your imagination at our Creative Writing Club for an adventure in storytelling. In our first session of the month, dive deep into an intensive writing lesson where we’ll explore specific writing skills, from the intricacies of worldbuilding to crafting suspenseful narratives. It’s your chance to sharpen your writing prowess and add new tools to your literary toolbox. In the other sessions, it’s all about you! Bring your original pieces to share with the group for constructive feedback and encouragement. Whether you’re a budding novelist, poet, or short story enthusiast, our club offers a supportive space for honing your craft and connecting with fellow writers. Please email workshop pieces to gracie.marsden@marshallpl.org. | No registration required |  |
| Teen Night FEBRUARY: DIY Phone Charm | Monthly 2/14 4:30-5:30 pm New activities every month! | Join us for a free monthly event at the library for teens to meet other teens and have fun! February's activity is a phone charm craft. It's the perfect Valentine's Day gift for yourself or a loved one. | Click here | |
| YRCA Book Club Monthly | Monthly 2/24 5-6 (Intermediate) 6-7 (Senior) | Thanks to the generous sponsorship from the Friends of the Marshall Public Library, we now have funds to host our monthly teen book club! The Young Readers Choice Awards is a voting system developed by the Board of the Pacific Northwest Library Association where teens vote on the best YA books. Nominations are released every year for an intermediate division (grades 7-9) and advanced division (graders 10-12). The YRCA is the only book award where teenagers get to choose the winner! How does it work? Every month, we will select one of the YRCA nominees to read. There will be one book for the intermediate division and one for the senior division. You may select the book the book that interests you, regardless of your age (so long as you are a teen). We will order the books and you will come pick it up at the library to take home and read. We then meet at the end of the month to discuss the book! You are welcome to join only on the months where there is a book that interests you. You are not required to participate every month if you do not want to. You are also welcome to use the books read for the book club in any other book reading challenges, such as 50/50 or the ITRC. WHat is the banquet? On April 12, 10-11:30 am, all participants of the YRCA book club are invited to celebrate all the books we’ve read and to cast votes on the book you believe ought to win the 2025 YRCA award. | March Books Registration | |
| Teen Magic: The Gathering Club | Monthly 2/25 5-7pm | Join us in playing one of the oldest and most famous trading card games! All levels are welcome. The library has limited sets for teens to borrow at the club if needed. | February Registration |  |
| Teen Pokemon: The Trading Card Game Club | Monthly 2/11 5-7 pm | Bring your own Pokemon cards to play against other teens and pre-teens in the area! Participants must be between the ages of 10 and 18 years old. | February Registration |  |
| Teen Yarn Club | Monthly 2/12, 5-6 3/12 5-6 4/16 5-6 5/14 5-6 6/11 5-6 | Join us for our monthly Yarn Club, where you can come knit or crochet in a fun and supportive environment. Whether you’re a seasoned yarn enthusiast or a complete beginner, this club is perfect for everyone. Supplies are provided, so you only need to bring your creativity and enthusiasm. It’s a great opportunity to learn new skills, make new friends, and create something beautiful with your hands. So, grab your yarn and needles, and join us for a cozy and creative time at Yarn Club! | No registration required |  |
| Teen Dungeons & Dragons | Quarterly April 21; July 29; November 3 | Join our D&D Club for Teens, where imagination meets adventure! Whether you’re a seasoned player or new to the game, come together with fellow adventurers to explore epic worlds, craft unique characters, and embark on thrilling quests. This club is all about creativity, teamwork, and having fun in the fantastical realms of Dungeons & Dragons. Let the dice roll and the stories unfold! | Opens in March |  |
About the teen librarian
Gracie graduated with an undergraduate degree in the Humanities from BYU-Idaho, and a master’s degree in teaching from Idaho State University. A proud Taiwanese-American, Gracie is OBSESSED with cats, enjoys knitting/crocheting, and going on hikes. She has two little kids and three cats, whose names are Totoro, Chewie, and Kikkoman Soy Sauce.
Gracie enjoys reading in various genres, but has an affinity for speculative fiction with a literary bent. Almost all of her favorite books have made her ugly cry at some point. She enjoys meeting new people and is always open to recommendations for new programs and activities for teens at the Marshall Public Library. Did she mention she is OBSESSED with cats?
Her favorite song on Taylor Swift’s TTPD album is “The Black Dog”. She may or may not regularly sing it in the shower while sobbing uncontrollably. Her celebrity crush is Viktor from Arcane.
She can be reached at gracie.marsden@marshallpl.org, or by saying “meow” three times in a mirror.
