PROGRAMS @ YOUR LIBRARY
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FAMILY GAME DAY - FRIDAY, AUGUST 18th at 3:00 PM
FAMILY GAME DAY - FRIDAY, AUGUST 18th at 3:00 PMAll ages welcome. Come and play one of our board games or bring a favorite from home to share! We encourage adults to participate as well so feel free to bring along grandparents, aunts, uncles, etc. to play as well!
TEEN MOVIE AFTERNOON - MONDAY, AUGUST 21st at 3:30 PM
TEEN MOVIE AFTERNOON - MONDAY, AUGUST 21st at 3:30 PMShowing: Everything, Everything. Rated PG-13, running time 96 min. Everything, Everything is a romantic drama based on Nicola Yoon's best-selling YA novel!
KINDNESS ROCKS - FRIDAY, AUGUST 25th from 10:30 AM - 3:30 PM
KINDNESS ROCKS - FRIDAY, AUGUST 25th from 10:30 AM - 3:30 PMAll ages. The Kindness Rocks Project is a nationwide movement meant to inspire others and promote kindness... with rocks! Rocks are decorated with inspirational sayings and left hidden around the community for others to find. Join us to help spread some goodwill by creating some of these tiny treasures to be left around town!
INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING IN SCRATCH - AUGUST 29 - 30 from 2:45 - 4:45 PM
Ages 8 - 13; registration required.
IMPRESSIONISM: AN ARMCHAIR ART TOUR - SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9th at 2:00 PM
IMPRESSIONISM: AN ARMCHAIR ART TOUR - SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9th at 2:00 PMRegistration required. In a fluid presentation, we'll examine a number of Impressionist works using the touchstone of water. In its changing light and position, water was a natural focus for Impressionists and several of them had personal connections to the sea and water sports. This is the second in a series of 4 talks that will continue through November! Presented free by Dr. Michael Norris of Armchair Art Tours.
MONDAY NIGHT MOVIES
Usually (but not always!) showing on Mondays at 6:30 PM. Some shows have an earlier starting time. Check the front page of the library's website for titles, times, & other info. Popcorn is provided! Presented free; pre-registration is NOT required. Click here to see the schedule of upcoming movies.
BOOKS
PLEASE NOTE: ZINIO e-magazines and OneClick Digital audiobooks have been discontinued.
Click here to download the free Teen Book Finder app for Android & iOS!
South Plainfield Public Library Collection: New Young Adult Novels
South Plainfield Public Library Collection: All Young Adult Novels UPDATED LINK!
South Plainfield Public Library Collection: All Graphic Novels
Audiobook and eBook Downloads: Teen Fiction (eLibrary NJ) UPDATED LINK!
Audiobook and eBook Downloads: Teen Non-Fiction (eLibrary NJ) UPDATED LINK!
100 Best-Ever Teen Novels & Young Adult Book Reviews & Excerpts (NPR)
Books for Teens by Topic (Hennepin County Library, MN)
Get Graphic: Graphic Novels A - Z
Great Books for Teens by Theme (AdLit.org)
The Hub: Your Connection to Teen Reads & Teens Top Ten (American Library Association)
LitPick Book Reviews by Students (age 12 and up)
NextReads Book Newsletters (includes Teen Scene & Tween Reads newsletters)
No Flying No Tights: Graphic Novel reviews
Reading Rants: Out of the Ordinary Teen Booklists
Read Kiddo Read (age 10 and up)
Rich in Color: Diversity in YA Books and We Need Diverse Books: Resources
Teen and Young Adult Literature (New York Public Library)
Teen Book Series & Sequels (Bettendorf Public Library, IA)
Teen Book Suggestions (formerly Teen Scene; Pasadena Public Library, CA)
TeenReads (The Book Report Network)
Websites for Graphic Novels, Comics, Cartoons, & Illustration (Cincinnati Public Library)
YA Books Central Teen Book Reviews NEW!
Young Adult Reading Lists by Topic (Ocean County Library, NJ)
Young Adults' Reading Choices (International Reading Association)
«««« NEWS »»»»
«««« SCHOOL »»»»
SCHOOL
Databases & Premium Resources «Library card required»
AP Central (Advanced Placement exams)
Know How 2 Go: The 4 Steps to College
College Admissions Info for Families UPDATED LINK! [Link opens a PDF]
Free Online College-Level Courses:
edX,
Open Education Consortium,
Open Yale Courses, and
Saylor Foundation
«««« JOBS/CAREERS »»»»
CRISIS
Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255)
Runaway Switchboard: 1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929), Text 66008
Child Abuse Hotline - Help for Kids: 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453)
Teen Dating Abuse Helpline (live Chat, text 'loveis' to 22522, or phone 1-866-331-9474) & Getting Out of an Unhealthy Relationship
911 for Women: Crisis Resources (Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Sexual Harassment) & No More: Resources to End Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
How to Help a Friend & Save a Friend: Tips to Prevent Suicide
Teen Central: Teen Help for Teen Problems
«««« HEALTH »»»»
ACTIVISM
Generation On: We Can Change the World
iMatter Youth Movement to End the Climate Crisis
Taking It Global Action Tools NEW!
Voices of Youth Tools & Resources & Debates
National & Community Service & Peace Corps
Learn About Current Events & Issues
Find Volunteer Opportunities:
Be a Volunteer Tutor at the Library!
All for Good
Volunteer Match
Volunteer.gov
Volunteer New Jersey
«««« NEWS »»»»
CREATIVITY
...ART......MUSIC......MEDIA......THEATER......WRITING......MORE...
ART STUDIO
Tate: Young People UPDATED LINK!
Art 21: Twenty-First Century Art & Artists
Alliance for Young Artists & Writers: Art & Writing Awards
River of Words Environmental Art and Poetry Contest
The Claremont Review: Submissions
New Moon Girls: Submit Your Work UPDATED LINK!
MUSIC STUDIO
BBC Music Maker Advice UPDATED LINK! [Archived page]
Gaiada Virtual Audio Loop Machine for DJs, Performers and Musicians
Piano/Keyboard Lessons Online NEW!
MEDIA STUDIO
Art of Storytelling NEW!
Cinemagic International Film and Television Festival for Young People
Multimedia Tutorials (audio, video, photography, web, flash, and more)
My Pop Studio for 'Tweens (music, tv, magazines, digital)
Open Broadcaster Software for video recording and live streaming NEW!
Youth Radio Audio/Podcast Resources NEW!
THEATER
Actorama.com Monologues & Scenes
Arts Alive: Costume Design (National Arts Centre of Canada)
National Theatre: Backstage Videos (Royal National Theatre, UK)
Working in Theatre: American Theatre Wing (AWT), AWT Playlists on YouTube, AWT How It Works videos, & AWT Downstage Center audio podcast archive on Podbay
WRITING
Write It! Poetry, Essays, Fiction, & more
The Writers' Block Blog: Writing Tips, Technique, & Craft
BookTrust Writing Tips for Teens
Writing Prompts from The Writer Magazine
NoNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) for Young Writers
Cicada: The Slam - Submissions UPDATED LINK!
New Moon Girls UPDATED LINK!
Polyphony H.S. Literary Magazine
New Pages: Young Authors Publishing Guide UPDATED LINK!
Alliance for Young Artists & Writers: Art & Writing Awards
River of Words Environmental Art and Poetry Contest UPDATED LINK!
MORE
Copyright Law and Fair Use for Creative & Digital Artists & Filmmakers: Online Comic Book UPDATED LINK!
Intellectual Property Law: Why Should I Care? UPDATED LINK!, Learn about Copyright, & Copyright FAQ NEW!
«««« TECH »»»»
«««« NEWS »»»»
DRIVING
I Just Got My License - Now What?
Parent-Teen Driving Contract UPDATED LINK!
Teen Driving Contract [Link opens a PDF]
FITNESS
Active Lifestyle: Presidential Active Lifestyle Award (PALA+) UPDATED LINK!
Food, Fitness, Exercise & Sports & Why Exercise is Wise
Mental Skills Training for Athletes
Sports Nutrition: Tips, Tools, and FAQ, Eating for Sports, & Performance Nutrition
The Truth About Steroids [Link opens a PDF]
Useful Websites: More Fitness links
«««« OUTDOORS »»»»
«««« HEALTH »»»»
HEALTH
«««« Click here for CRISIS CENTER »»»»
TeensHealth & TeensHealth Safety
Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
Choose My Plate: Nutrition for Teens NEW!
Stress Management for Teens
Self-Help Brochures on Mental Health topics
Free Mental Health Books for Teens & Young Adults
Skin, Hair & Nail Care
Piercings and Tattooing
Skin Diseases & Treatments
Body Image & Self-Esteem
10 Steps to Positive Body Image NEW!
Eating Disorders
Love is Respect: Healthy Relationships
That's Not Cool (What Is or Is Not Okay in your Relationship) & Cool/Not Cool Quiz
Talking to Your Parents (Or Other Adults)
Coping With Your Parents' Divorce
Teens Against Bullying
StopBullying.gov
Teen Crime Prevention Resources
Youth Against Hate
Stay Teen: Prevent Teen Pregnancy
SmokeFree Teen & SmokeFree TXT
Just Think Twice Drug Info
The Cool Spot (Alcohol & Peer Pressure)
Health Transition Resources for Teens with Special Health Care Needs, Chronic Illness, Physical or Developmental Disabilities
More Disabilities Links
Military Teens Connect & Military Youth on the Move
USEFUL WEBSITES: Health & Fitness
HOMEWORK LINKS: Health
«««« CRISIS CENTER »»»»
«««« FITNESS CENTER »»»»
JOBS/CAREERS
«««« PROTECT YOURSELF, YOUR IDENTITY & YOUR PRIVACY WHILE JOB-HUNTING »»»»
Candid Career Profiles (Rutgers) VIDEO
My Next Move: What Do You Want to Do for a Living?
Protect Yourself, Your Identity & Your Privacy while Job-Hunting
Teens 4 Hire: Top 10 Job Tips
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 (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)
Your Paycheck NEW!
Guide to the Business of Babysitting
Babysitter Resources
Babysitting: One Important Job!
JOB SCAMS: Modeling & Talent Scout Scams
Mystery Shopper Scams
Other Job Scams
Business Opportunity Scams
NEWS
Citizen Journalism: Principles & How-To's
Multimedia Tutorials (audio, video, photography, web, flash, and more)
Write It! Online Journalism Tutorial
PBS NewsHour Extra & Student Voice
Homework Links: Current Events, Issues & Controversies
«««« CAFÉ »»»»
«««« TECH »»»»
«««« MEDIA STUDIO »»»»
«««« ACTIVISM »»»»
«««« WRITING »»»»
OUTDOORS
South Plainfield Recreation Department
Other local parks & recreational facilities
Summer Safety Center for Teens
«««« FITNESS »»»»
SHOPPING
Money Talks: Guides & Multimedia on Money Management for Teens UPDATED!
Reality Check: Calculate the Cost of Your Dream Life
Hit the Road: A Financial Adventure Game. NEW!
Conscious Consumer Shopping Guide
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, NSTeens, OnGuard Online, and Cyber Security Tips »»»»
«««« CYBER PRIVACY: Why Privacy?, Data Privacy for Teens, Smartphone Privacy, and Online Reputation Management Tips for Students »»»»
Alice: Learn Computer Programming in a 3D Environment
Blender: Open Source 3D Content Creation Software
Codecademy (Learn to code HTML/CSS, Ruby, Python & more) [Registration / login required]
Free Code Camp (Learn to code HTML, CSS, Javascript & more)
PicMonkey: Free Online Photo Editor
Python Software & Invent Computer Games with Python (free eBook)
Scratch: Create and Share Interactive Stories, Games, Music & Art
Sketchup Make Free 3D Drawing Tool [SketchUp Make is free for K-12 students and educators]
SourceForge: Download, Develop, and Publish Free Open Source Software
Exploring Computer Science: Student Resources NEW!
Intensive Introduction to Computer Science (Harvard Opening Learning Course)
«««« MEDIA STUDIO »»»»
FOR GIRLS
Las Latinitas for Girls & Las Latinitas for Teens
iTwixie and Discovery Girls (social sites for 'tween girls)
Spark Movement for Antiracist Gender Justice UPDATED!
Body Image & Self-Esteem
10 Steps to Positive Body Image
Eating Disorders
Young Women's Health and Girl's Health
Made with Code: Fun Projects & Inspiration for Girls
Tumbln' with Kiki Magazine (Jewelry, Fashion & Craft projects)
