We’re #Stillhere with Virtual Events
In response to the COVID-19 virus and public health concerns, Vail Public Library is suspending all in-person gatherings
Please explore the calendar for all of our virtual programs!
Thank you for your understanding.
Celebrate National Poetry Month
by participating in our Teen & Tween Poetry Contest
April 1 – 30
Two categories: Middle School & High School
Submissions will be judged based on originality, creativity and craft.
Please include your name, grade level, phone number & email address with your submission.
Winners will receive a Poetry Book and a Bookworm of Edwards $20 gift card!
Submit to :sunrein@vailgov.com
TEEN HEALTH
MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID
Tips to Help Teens Cope During COVID-19
When our world changes quickly and suddenly because of things like COVID-19, it is common to experience changes in our thoughts, feelings and behaviors. Feelings of anxiety, fear or worry are typical in stressful situations.
The award-winning Teen Health & Wellness provides middle and high school students with up-to-date, nonjudgmental, straightforward curricular, and self-help support. Topics covered include diseases, drugs, alcohol, nutrition, mental health, suicide, bullying, LGBTQ+ issues and more.PROFESSIONAL GROWTH
FINANCIAL PATH TO GRADUATION
The tool helps students with financial aid offers decide whether to enroll in a specific school and how to pay for it, using data and guidelines. This page explains where and how we got those numbers and guidelines.
COLLEGE ADMISSION HELP
Vail Public Library offers access to EBSCO Learning Express. Click on the images below for more information.
MOUNTAIN YOUTH
Looking for an opportunity for leadership?
Mountain Youth’s work ensures Eagle County youth remain a priority; striving to be a community where young people are equipped with skills that support healthy bodies, healthy minds and improved decision making and leadership skills to guide their lives. We are a nimble organization focused on creating a better Eagle County for all — giving youth a voice in our community.
TEEN BOOKS
YALSA’S TEENS’ TOP TEN
The Teens’ Top Ten is a “teen choice” list, where teens nominate and choose their favorite books of the previous year!
LITTLE FREE LIBRARY PROJECT
Over the summer, our Teen Reading Group built five little free libraries! Have a book? Leave a book! Want a book? Take a book! Always free, the little free libraries are the “town square” of a community and thanks to our amazing teens, Vail has five.