PROGRAMS @ YOUR LIBRARY
***All in-person programs are cancelled until further notice!***
Visit our front page for the current schedule of online / virtual programming!
BOOKS & eLIBRARY
Click here to download the free Teen Book Finder app for Android & iOS!
«««« SEARCH THE NEW LIBRARY CATALOG ... Get the mobile app »»»»
South Plainfield Public Library Collection: Young Adult Novels
South Plainfield Public Library Collection: Young Adult Nonfiction
South Plainfield Public Library Collection: Young Adult Graphic Novels
Audiobook and eBook Downloads: Young Adult Fiction (eLibrary NJ / Overdrive)
Audiobook and eBook Downloads: Young Adult Non-Fiction (eLibrary NJ / Overdrive)
Books for Teens by Topic (Hennepin County Library, MN)
Comics on Hoopla NEW! [NOTE: First you'll need to set up a Hoopla account]
Great Books for Teens by Theme (AdLit.org)
Guy-Brary - Books for Guys (TeenReads.com)
The Hub: Your Connection to Teen Reads (American Library Association) and
Teens Top Ten (American Library Association)
LitPick Book Reviews by Students (age 12 and up)
No Flying No Tights: Graphic Novel reviews
NPR Best Young Adult Books of 2018
NPR 100 Best-Ever Teen Novels (2012)
Reading Rants: Out of the Ordinary Teen Booklists
Read Kiddo Read (age 10 and up) UPDATED LINK!
Rich in Color: Diversity in YA Books
We Need Diverse Books: Resources
Select Reads Newsletters (replaces NextReads) NEW!
(personalized recommendations of books, audiobooks, dvds, and music)
Teen and Young Adult Literature (New York Public Library)
Teen Book Series & Sequels (Bettendorf Public Library, IA)
Teen Book Suggestions (Pasadena Public Library, CA)
TeenReads (The Book Report Network)
YA Books Central Teen Book Reviews
Young Adult Reading Lists by Topic (Ocean County Library, NJ)
Young Adults' Reading Choices (International Reading Association)
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«««« SCHOOL »»»»
SCHOOL
Method Test Prep ACT & SAT prep programs can help students raise their ACT scores an average of three points and their SAT scores an average of 150 points!
RB Digital's Method Test Prep can be enjoyed on your mobile devices through the RB Digital app, as well as desktop or laptop computers.
Databases & Premium Resources «Library card required»
Dartmouth College Study Skills E-Guide To Academic Success NEW!
Academic Advancement Center Study Tips
AP Central (Advanced Placement exams)
Know How 2 Go: The 4 Steps to College (American Council on Education)
College Admissions Info for Families (National Association for College Admission Counseling)
Paying for College (Consumer Financial Protection Bureau)
Peterson's Test Prep Tips
See also: Testing & Education Reference Center
Free Online College-Level Courses:
Class Central (Search Engine for Free Online Courses & MOOCs)
Open Courses, Lectures, and Materials: A Guide for Learners
Universal Class Personal Enrichment Courses «Library card required»
«««« JOBS/CAREERS »»»»
CRISIS
IF YOU ARE IN IMMEDIATE DANGER PLEASE CALL 911!
Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255)
Save a Friend: Tips to Prevent Suicide
Runaway Switchboard: 1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929, live chat, or text 66008)
Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453)
NJ Coalition to End Domestic Violence Statewide Hotline: 800-572-7233
Teen Dating Abuse Helpline (live Chat, text 'loveis' to 22522, or phone 1-866-331-9474)
Getting Out of an Unhealthy Relationship
NJ Coalition Against Sexual Assault Statewide Hotline: 800-601-7200
No More: Resources to End Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
TrevorLifeline for LGBTQ youth (live chat, text 'START' to 678678, or phone 1-866-488-7386) NEW!
ASIF: Adolescent Self-Injury Foundation
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
Teen Central: Teen Help for Teen Problems
NJ Youth Resource Spot: resources & programs for young people in New Jersey
«««« HEALTH »»»»
ACTIVISM
Generation On: We Can Change the World
iMatter Youth Movement to End the Climate Crisis
Voices of Youth Media Tools & Resources
National & Community Service (Americorps) & Peace Corps
Learn About Current Events & Issues
PLEASE NOTE: Tutoring program has been SUSPENDED until further notice .
«««« NEWS »»»»
CREATIVITY
...ART......MUSIC......MEDIA......THEATER......WRITING......MORE...
ART STUDIO
Art 21: Twenty-First Century Art & Artists [Archived page]
Art & Writing Awards (Alliance for Young Artists & Writers)
Making Mini-Comics [Archived page]
New Moon Girls: Submit Your Work
River of Words Environmental Art and Poetry Contest
MUSIC STUDIO
BBC Music Maker Advice [Archived page]
Gaiada Virtual Audio Loop Machine for DJs, Performers and Musicians
Guitar Basics, with Virtual Guitar Tuner, Scales & Chordbook
MEDIA STUDIO
Multimedia Tutorials (audio, video, photography, web, flash, and more)
Open Broadcaster Software for video recording and live streaming
Radio Diaries: DIY Radio Handbook
Transom Public Media Tools and Techniques NEW!
Youth Radio DIY: How to Make a Podcast
THEATER
Actorama.com Monologues & Scenes
American Theatre Wing (AWT): Working in Theatre
National Theatre: Backstage Videos (Royal National Theatre, UK)
National Theatre: YouTube channel
WRITING
BookTrust Writing Tips for Teens
NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) Resources for Young Writers
The Writer Magazine: Writing Prompts
The Writer Magazine: Improve Your Writing
Write It! Poetry, Essays, Fiction, & more
New Pages: Young Authors Publishing Guide
New Moon Girls: Submit Your Work
Polyphony H.S. Literary Magazine
Art & Writing Awards (Alliance for Young Artists & Writers)
River of Words Environmental Art and Poetry Contest
MORE
Copyright Law and Fair Use for Creative & Digital Artists & Filmmakers: Online Comic Book
Intellectual Property Law: Why Should I Care?
«««« TECH »»»»
«««« NEWS »»»»
FITNESS & SPORTS
Presidential Active Lifestyle Award (PALA+)
Food, Fitness, Exercise & Sports
Mental Skills Training for Athletes
Sports Nutrition: Tips, Tools, & FAQ
Steroids (Drug Facts for Teens)
Useful Websites: More Fitness links
Kids' Sports & Coaching Webfinder
«««« OUTDOORS »»»»
«««« HEALTH »»»»
HEALTH
«««« Click here for CRISIS LINKS »»»»
TeensHealth & TeensHealth Safety
Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
Nutrition for Teens (Choose My Plate) UPDATED LINK!
Self-Help Brochures on Mental Health topics
Piercings and Tattoos UPDATED LINK!
10 Steps to Positive Body Image
Love is Respect: Healthy Relationships
That's Not Cool (What Is or Is Not Okay in your Relationship)
How to Make Healthy Decisions about Sex NEW!
LGBTQ Youth: Q & A on Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and more NEW!
Talking to Your Parents (Or Other Adults)
Dealing With Your Parents' Divorce
Resources for people with LGBTQ parents NEW!
ElderCare Advice for Teen Caregivers: I Want to Learn About Caregiving Articles [NOTE: Most external links are broken]
SmokeFree TXT for teens: text QUIT to 47848
Military Teens Connect (Military Life, Feelings, Health & Wellness)
USEFUL WEBSITES: Health & Fitness & HOMEWORK LINKS: Health
«««« CRISIS LINKS »»»»
«««« FITNESS & SPORTS »»»»
JOBS/CAREERS
«««« PROTECT YOURSELF, YOUR IDENTITY & YOUR PRIVACY WHILE JOB-HUNTING »»»»
Employment and Youth with Disabilities
Resources for Job Seekers with Disabilities
My Next Move: What Do You Want to Do for a Living?
Protect Yourself, Your Identity & Your Privacy while Job-Hunting
Soft Skills to Pay the Bills - Mastering Soft Skills for Workplace Success
Teens 4 Hire: Top 10 Qualities Employers Want Most
Teens 4 Hire: Best Things for Teens to Do if You Can't Land a Job
U.S. Government Jobs & Internships for Students & Recent Graduates
Young Entrepreneurs Tutorial: Starting a Business (U.S. Small Business Administration)
Young Workers: You Have Rights! (OSHA Worker Safety)
Young Worker Safety & Health (CDC)
More Resources for Young Workers (U.S. Department of Labor)
Babysitting: Red Cross Babysitter Handbook [Link opens a PDF]
JOB SCAMS:
NEWS
«««« Learn about FAKE NEWS »»»»
ASNE School Journalism Training
DIY: How To Be an Ethical Journalist
Multimedia Tutorials (audio, video, photography, web, flash, and more)
Story Craft: Nieman Storyboard
Write It! Online Journalism Tutorial
Homework Links: Current Events, Issues & Controversies
«««« CAFÉ »»»»
«««« TECH »»»»
«««« MEDIA STUDIO »»»»
«««« ACTIVISM »»»»
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OUTDOORS
South Plainfield Recreation Department
Other local parks and recreational facilities
Staycation Guide: Things to do in the South Plainfield area
Summer Safety Center for Teens
«««« FITNESS »»»»
MONEY & SHOPPING
Money Talks: Financial Literacy Videos for Teens UPDATED LINK!
Plan for the Journey Ahead: Personal Finance Lessons for Teens
Reality Check: Calculate the Cost of Your Dream Life
Hit the Road: A Financial Adventure Game
More Fun, Less Stuff Gift Catalog [Name, email & zip code required]
Clean Clothes Campaign: Where Can I Buy 'Clean' Clothes?
More Green Living, Green Shopping, and Recycling links
«««« JOBS/CAREERS »»»»
TECH
^«««« CYBER SAFETY: Living Life Online, Connect Safely: Quick Guides NSTeens, OnGuard Online, and Cyber Security Tips »»»»
«««« CYBER PRIVACY: Why Privacy Matters NEW!, Privacy Tips for Teens, and Smartphone Privacy UPDATED LINK! »»»»
Alice: Learn Computer Programming in a 3D Environment
Blender: Open Source 3D Content Creation Software
Free Code Camp (Learn to code HTML, CSS, Javascript & more)
Inkscape: Free Vector Graphics Software NEW!
Thonny: Python IDE for beginners
Invent Computer Games with Python & Scratch (eBooks are free to read online)
Scratch: Create and Share Interactive Stories, Games, Music & Art
Sketchup Free 3D Modeling Tool [NOTE: Free registration required]
SourceForge: Download, Develop, and Publish Free Open Source Software
Exploring Computer Science: Student Resources [Archived page]
Intensive Introduction to Computer Science (Harvard Opening Learning Course)
More Computer Science courses (listed on ClassCentral.com)
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FOR GIRLS
iTwixie (social site for 'tween girls)
Spark Movement for Antiracist Gender Justice
Made with Code: Fun Projects & Inspiration for Girls
Tumbln' with Kiki Magazine (Jewelry, Fashion & Craft projects) [Archived page]
