2025 Lincoln Award Nominees

Sign up for FourScore, our year-round reading program for teens, on Beanstack and earn great prizes as you read these books. Vote for your favorite. Many of these titles may also be available as an ebook or eaudio. Check the catalog for more details.

Juneteenth for Teens

On June 19, 1865, two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was declared, the enslaved Black people in Galveston, TX finally became free. This day has since been filled with celebration in recognition of the abolition of slavery.

Disability Visibility for Teens

Check out the stories on this list to step into the lives of characters with disabilities.

LitCrate Literary boxes for adults and teens

Teen LitCrates

If you’ve always wanted to sign up for a book subscription box but didn’t like the commitment or cost, you’re in luck. The Arlington Heights Memorial Library is excited to launch Teen LitCrates, a library book box for teens.

It's easy! Let us know your reading preferences and we’ll put together a Teen LitCrate containing a book recommended just for you with some extra special surprises. The goodies are yours to keep, but don’t forget to return the book!

Find out more info and fill out a form at ahml.info/litcrate. Hurry, LitCrates are limited!