Teens
Upcoming Events
08/17
5:00pm - 7:00pm
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08/27
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Monday, August 27
Hugo
Hugo tells the tale of an orphan boy living a secret life in the walls of...
08/29
1:45pm - 4:15pm
A welcome ice cream social for all of our military families in Jamestown
09/10
6:30pm - 7:30pm
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09/19
3:00pm - 4:00pm
The September Grades 5-6 Book Club will be held on Wednesday, September 19 at 3 p.m. We will be...
News
Please visit the library's Tween/Teen section. There are spaces for study, computer use and fun (the coloring table)!
Do you have a suggestion for a book or series of books (newer) that the library doesn't own? We are always trying to keep our collection relevant and exciting to tweens and teens. If you have a... Read More
Did you know that the library owns Kindles specifically for the use of teens? If you would like to borrow one, simply visit the Circulation Desk with a parent or guardian (who will be financially... Read More
Websites for College Prep and Job Searches
- College Prep 101 is another great source for all levels of college prep, from help on the standardized tests to checklists on what to pack for your first semester. It’s also an extremely well-built and easy-to-navigate site.
- StudentAid.ed.gov (formerly College.gov) is the federal government’s website explaining all kinds of financial aid, including the kinds you might be eligible for, how to apply for it, and how to deal with student loans.
- CollegeBoard is a fantastic site to look up colleges, test prep, financial aid information, and all sorts of articles related to college prep. It’s definitely worth clicking through. (Their college prep section is called “BigFuture”)
- Peterson’s is one of the classics, and there’s a reason it’s persisted all these years. It’s a good starting place for when you’re still trying to figure out your next step. For more in-depth information, they also publish books.
- A great series of books is the Fiske Guide to Colleges. It has great in-depth information on colleges all across the country, and it’s constantly coming out with new editions to keep everything current. It’s a great source on each college’s specialties, cost, and culture, with quotes from students and faculty.
- Jobs for Teens HQ is a new site dedicated to helping teens find jobs. Getting a job is tough, but getting a job when you have little or no experience is even tougher. Jobs for Teens HQ is working to change that.