Book & Chapter Chats

Do you love reading and want to talk to other people about your favorite book or author? Join our monthly teen book chat! We'll meet every second Wednesday, from 4:30 - 5:30 pm, to have a snack and talk about books. Our book pick for June 10th is Dinosaur Sanctuary, Volume 1 by Itaru Kinoshita. Books will be available at The Teen Library beginning May 1st. Dinosaur Sanctuary, Volume 1 summary: Dinosaurs are alive! In 1946, a remote island was discovered where dinosaurs never went extinct. Through breeding and genetic manipulation, dinosaur populations increased and dino-mania reached a fever pitch worldwide…until a certain terrible incident occurred. Afterward, dinosaur reserves like Enoshima Dinoland fell on hard times. Enter Suma Suzume, a kindhearted rookie dino-keeper! Can she be the one to save Dinoland from extinction? Our pick for July 8th is Ghost Roast by Shawnelle Gibbs. This book will be available at The Teen Library beginning June 1st. Ghost Roast summary: For as long as she can remember, Chelsea Grant has tried everything she can think of to distance herself from the disastrous damage her father does to her social life. It’s not easy to shake her reputation as Ghost Girl when Dad keeps advertising his business as a “paranormal removal expert” in big, bold, loud letters all over New Orleans! This year, Chelsea’s all grown up, attending one of the most prestigious high schools in the city, and she’s finally made friends with the popular crowd. Things are looking up-until a night on the town backfires spectacularly, landing her in hot water at home. Her punishment? Working for her dad at Paranormal Removal Services. All Summer. Worst of all, her new job reveals an unexpected secret she has to keep: While Dad hunts ghosts with his own DIY tech, Chelsea can actually see them. And when she meets Oliver, a friendly spirit, at the fancy mansion her dad is getting a handsome fee to exorcize, she realizes she has to save his after-life, even if it risks everything her father’s worked for. While we will begin out book chats by discussing that month's book, you don't need to read it to join in. After our discussion, we'll talk about our favorite books, series, or authors. So, if you are looking for book recommendations, we can help with that! This program is open to teens in middle and high school. When Dinosaurs Ruled...the Library, our 2026 Summer READ. DO. EXPLORE. program, runs from May 26th through July 5th. Find more information and the entry form for prizes here.