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Teens

The Madison Public Library is dedicated to serving all teens in Madison with access to the diverse collectionsmeeting spaces, internet & computersprogramming and online resources in all 9 library locations (+ the Dream Bus).

The library connects to teenagers outside of the library buildings by following an equitable approach and largely focuses on resourcing the requests from community partner organizations that work directly with at-risk teens or within the juvenile court system through the Bubbler's Making Justice program.

Quick Resources

Great Reads

Not sure what to read? Check out these recommendations.

Teen Bubbler

Check out local teen voices and learn more about the Bubblers hands-on workshops led by teaching artists.

Life Skills: Making Money

List of resources for teens seeking jobs or managing money

Teen's Choice Awards

Vote for and discuss your favorite books of the summer!

Teen Features

Free Mending at the Library

The Sewing Machine Project is offering free mending services on Thursday mornings at Central Library in Madison, Wisconsin

Sewers from the Sewing Machine Project are offering free mending at two Madison Public Library locations

Mar 15, 2024

Transforming Metal Workshops

Transforming Metal Workshop at Madison Public Library with the Wisconsin Metalsmiths

Enjoy a hands-on workshop with the Wisconsin Metalsmiths to transform metal into jewelery or art.

Mar 14, 2024

We Read Spring Break

We Read Spring Break at Madison Public Library 2024 for kids, teens and families

Spend Spring Break at Madison Public Library with We Read activities, interactive programs and more!

Feb 29, 2024

Teen Services Librarians

Jesse Vieau

Jesse Vieau is a Teen Services Librarian at Central Library who focuses on connecting teenagers and teen-serving professionals to a wide range of people, resources and meaningful experiences around the community. As the project manager for the Bubbler’s Making Justice and Media Academy initiatives, his larger goal is to work with library staff, teachers, artists and other community stakeholders to continue building platforms for teenagers to engage in hands-on learning and to share their creativity and voices.

Mr. Will Glenn Sr.

Mr. Will Glenn Sr. is a Teen Services Librarian at Goodman South Library. He hails from the inner city of Milwaukee, WI “53206” zip code and has lived in Madison since 2008-09.  “Mr. Will” uses an intentional approach toward incorporating youth voice into the spaces they populate throughout south Madison. As a student at UW-Whitewater and a distinguished member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., he has always been involved with the uplifting his community, youth development and serving the community. He understands this is a different path than some may have thought for him, but he has learned we have to experience different things to gain different outcomes.

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