Young Adult Programs

Study Sharp Tutoring
Fall Session Begins September 9: Monday-Thursday 4 PM – 6 PM
Study Sharp free tutoring and homework help for all K-12 students. Whether your student is catching up or trying to get ahead, our professional tutors are here to help your child succeed.  Appointments are available by clicking the button below or can be scheduled by calling the library.


Career Development Series
Grades 9-12
Join our 3-part series for young people to learn basic skills that will help bolster themselves into the next phase of their lives.
Tuesday, October 22, 6:00 PM – Cover Letter / Application Essays
Tuesday, October 29, 6:00 PM – Interview Etiquette


Teen Crochet Club
Thursdays, October 24 and November 7 & 21, 4:00-5:00 PM
Grades 5-12
Learn new stitches and work on small projects.


Teen Pumpkin Painting
Monday, October 28, 4:00 PM
Grades 5-12
Paint some festive pumpkins and enjoy some fall treats!


Education First Travel Opportunity: Puerto Rico
Monday, November 4, 6:00 PM
Open to All Ages
Want to go kayaking, snorkeling, visit the rainforest, and see some cool historical sites? In June of 2026, Columbiana teacher, Mrs. McCormick, will be hosting a group of travelers who want to explore Puerto Rico! Register for this information meeting by clicking the button below.


Teen Crafternoons
Thursday, November 14, 4:00 PM
Grades 5-12
Create a fall felt & yarn garland!


Teen Pumpkin Waffle Class
Tuesday, November 19, 4:00 PM
Grades 5-12
Learn to make waffles from scratch with a fall twist.


Teen Supersmash Bros. Tournament
Friday, November 22, 4:00-5:30 PM
Grades 5-12
Double elimination tournament and pizza!


Make and Take Christmas Art Project
Saturday, November 30, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Grades 5-12
Create a nice, framed Christmas themed piece that includes three painted watercolor illustrations. Everything will be provided including illustrations to paint and frame.


100 Books Tween Book Club
Mondays, October 21 & November 18, 4:00 PM
Grades 5-8
To go along with our reintroduced 100 Books Before High School program, join our book club to help with accountability. Talk about what you’re reading and get inspired by what your peers are reading.


100 Books, Book Club
Saturdays, October 19 & November 16, 11:00 AM
Grades 9-12
Introducing a new book club for our high school group. We will meet one Saturday a month to sip coffee, talk books, and enjoy brunch. Join our 100 Books Before Graduation program and log your progress!


100 Books Before High School
We have redesigned our reading challenge for those in grades 5-8. We are challenging them to read 100 books before they begin high school. Participants will receive an incentive for every 25 books read and once they complete the challenge, they will receive a prize bag and a certificate of completion.  

Once you register you can either pick up a paper log from the Young Adult Librarian or you can sign into the Reader Zone App using code 133bf. 


100 Books Before Graduation
We have renewed and are reintroducing our 100 books before graduation program with exciting new incentives and we will be starting a new book club to help with accountability. We are encouraging those in grades 9-12 to read 100 books before they graduate. Participants will receive a prize for every 25 books read. At 50 books participants will receive a travel tumbler and at 100 books you will receive a prize bag and be entered into our grand prize drawing. There will be one grand prize drawing at the end of each academic year for those who complete the challenge during that year. 

Once you register you can either pick up a paper log from the Young Adult Librarian or you can sign into the Reader Zone App using code 133bf. 

The book club will be one Saturday a month at 11:00 am. It will be a book brunch where we relax, talk books, and enjoy coffee and brunch. This book club will start in October so keep an eye out for registration.