Great Stories Club seeks to motivate, inspire teenagers

The Great Stories Club brings together a dedicated team, including Amy Lemelin, Teen Librarian at RPL, Amy Swain, English Teacher, and Bryan Kelliher, Principal at Bud Carlson Academy. The Club explores stories that prompt conversations on shaping inclusive futures together.

"This initiative has been one of the coolest book experiences I've had," said Danielle Feeney, one of the participating students. "It's been refreshing to delve into these books, engage in thought-provoking conversations, and step outside my comfort zone."

The selections for the theme "Imagining Tomorrow: Building Inclusive Futures" include titles such as "Victories Greater Than Death," "The Marrow Thieves," "The Sound of Stars," "War Girls," and "Across a Field of Starlight."

The grant provides the Library with a $500 programming stipend and 11 copies of each selected book to be gifted to the participants. In addition, the program offers comprehensive training and various resources throughout the grant term.