LEWISTON — A series of special library orientation session for teens will take place from 4 to 4:30 p.m. starting Tuesday, Sept. 7, in the Teen Room on the second floor of the Lewiston Public Library.

Youth between 13 and 18 are invited to any of the five orientation sessions to learn about teen-specific programs and services at the library. They will also have a chance to provide feedback on how the library can better serve the needs of its teens and young adult patrons by participating in an open discussion about rules and behavioral norms. Feedback from youth will be considered and incorporated in the Teen Room guidelines to help the library offer a better environment for teenagers.

As an added incentive, all teens who participate will be rewarded access to an exclusive pizza party from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, in Callahan Hall, where several door prizes will be given away to those in attendance.

The annual event began in 2006 after increased use of the Teen Room prompted library staff to investigate better ways of serving its teen population. Orientation will give teens a chance to meet the library staff, take a fresh look at the expanding collection of young adult literature, graphic novels, anime, manga and short stories, sign up to receive information about special and ongoing programs specifically for teenagers and hear about youth-powered initiatives taking place in the Lewiston-Auburn community.

Orientation sessions will be repeated from 4 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8; Thursday, Sept. 9; Monday, Sept. 13; and Wednesday, Sept. 15. More information is available by contacting the Reference Desk at 513-3135 or [email protected].