Resources for Teens

Educational Resources
  • Encyclopaedia Britannica Online: Search the Britannica Library for whatever you need information about.
  • LearningExpress Library: Use practice tests to improve your reading and math skills.
  • Pronunciator: Pronunciator is a fun and free way to learn any of 80 languages with self-directed lessons, live teachers, movies, music and more!  Access with your library card.
  • Opposing Viewpoints in Context: Get information on today's hottest social issues. Middle school and high school
  • InfoTrac Student Edition: Includes magazine and newspaper articles, podcasts, and reference books. High school
  • Student Resources in Context: Includes magazine and newspaper articles, primary sources, creative works, and multimedia elements. High school and middle school
  • U.S. History in Context: Includes magazine and newspaper articles, essays, images, and primary documents. High school and middle school
  • Secondary OSLIS: This website will also help you research and find information. High school and middle school
  • Answerland: If you need help from a librarian, you can visit our library, or you can chat, email, or text with a librarian on Answerland.

For more research tools, take a look at our magazine and research databases.
For Fun
  • Teen Ink: Read written and visual art created by other teens, or submit your own pieces!
  • FanFiction: Read web-published fanfiction, or write and publish your own!
  • Rookie Mag: Articles, fashion spreads, and interviews created by other teens and some of your favorite stars.
  • Deviant Art: Social network for artists and people who love art.
  • MAD Magazine: Look here for funny comics and articles.
  • Code Academy: Learn how to code! 
  • One Teen Story: Literary magazine for teens. Each issue features a short story.

Serious Talk
  • TeensHealth: All you could ever want to know about teen health issues.
  • Red Cross: Find a First Aid and CPR or Babysitting course available in the area.
  • Teen Line: Are you struggling with something that's too hard to talk about to your friends or family? Consider calling this a teen-to-teen hotline.
  • Stop Bullying: Learn how to speak up when you or someone you know is being bullied.
  • NSTeens: Helping you make safer choices online.

Life After High School
  • College Board: Provides information on colleges, AP courses and tests, and SAT prep and tests.
  • OSAC: Apply for FAFSA, grants, and scholarships, and learn more about paying for college.
  • The Mint: Learn more about managing your money.
  • American Gap Association: Interested in taking a gap year? Learn more here.
Questions? Contact the Youth Services desk at 503-873-7633