Category Archives: General Interest

With the end of the school year fast approaching, I wanted to share all the ways the library helps you stay connected to the books and services you love most. All you need is an internet connection, an email address … Continue reading →

My mother used to say, “If growing up were easy, it wouldn’t take so long.” I feel like my teen years were spent defining who I was and challenging my core beliefs. I spent a great deal of time examining … Continue reading →

Spring Break is only days away and DBRLTeen has some suggestions for a fun-filled vacation. Whether you are flying to a sunny beach somewhere, road tripping with the family, or just chillin’ at home, there is plenty of time to … Continue reading →

Finding Summer Jobs for Teens Monday, January 21, 6:30-8 p.m. Columbia Public Library Starting a summer job search now can help you find work that will contribute to a fun and profitable summer vacation. We’ll look at local resources for … Continue reading →

As we bid farewell to 2012, I would like to say THANK YOU to all the teens, teachers, parents, and patrons who visit our blog. We appreciate your readership and comments! To celebrate another successful year, I’d like to provide … Continue reading →

On average, 2.8 million teens runaway from home each year. Rainbow House, a local emergency shelter for youth, receives 10-15 calls each month from teens who have either been abused or kicked out of their homes. To help combat this … Continue reading →