We like to have fun at the library, but we know that there are times when life throws tough things at us. And not everyone has a safe person to talk to. Or maybe we're just embarrassed, and we want to do some searching on our own.
That is why there is a Tough Topics section in the Teen Zone. It includes the list below:
| Abuse/Incest.....................................364.15 | Cutting/Self harm..............................616.85 | LGBTQIA+...........................................306.76 |
| Abusive Relationships........................362.8 | Date/Acquaintance/Rape..................362.88 | Pregnancy.................................306.87 |
| Acne/Skin Care...................616.53,646.72 | Death/Grief.......................................155.93 | Relationships..............305.23,306.7,646.77 |
| Aids/HIV............................................616.97 | Depression.......................................616.85 | Self-esteem......................................305.23 |
| Alcohol..............................................362.29 | Divorce.............................................306.89 | Sex/birth control..................613.95 |
| Anxiety..............................................616.85 | Drugs..................................................613.8 | STDs.................................................616.95 |
| Body changes, puberty.....................612.66 | Eating Disorders/Body Image..........616.85 | Suicide..................................362.28,616.85 |
| Bullying .................................302.34,371.5 | Health/Hygiene....................613.04,612.79 |
All these topics have related books in the YA non-fiction section. They are there for you to read, check out, and hopefully gain a little guidance. Remember that we have self-checkout kiosks, so you don't have to worry about checking the books out with another person.
If you need immediate assistance, call or text 988 or visit Youth - 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (988lifeline.org)