PROGRAMS @ YOUR LIBRARY
HARRY POTTER: A STAGED RADIO PLAY - SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17th at 2:00 PM
HARRY POTTER: A STAGED RADIO PLAY - SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17th at 2:00 PMAll ages; registration required. ATTENTION: Potterheads! WizKids! GryffinDorks! Come celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Harry Potter with Raconteur Radio's uniquely immersive, parody interpretation of The Goblet of Fire. Come in costume if you like and experience the story in a whole new way. The Radio play features real actors in a story told through dialogue, sound effects, and music. They add costumes, colored spots, a fatboy Elvis mic, a fog machine and a strobe light! This program will be held at the Senior Center.
LIBRARY CLOSES EARLY AT 6:00 PM - WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 21 (Thanksgiving Eve)
LIBRARY CLOSED - THURSDAY & FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22 - 23 (Thanksgiving holiday)
MONDAY NIGHT MOVIES
PLEASE NOTE: There will be no movies shown during the weeks of August 20, 27 and September 3, 2018. 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 & eLIBRARY
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
South Plainfield Public Library Collection: All Graphic Novels
Audiobook and eBook Downloads: Young Adult Fiction (eLibrary NJ / Overdrive)
Audiobook and eBook Downloads: Young Adult Non-Fiction (eLibrary NJ / Overdrive)
Best Young Adult Books of 2017 & Young Adult Book Reviews & Excerpts & 100 Best-Ever Teen Novels (2012) (NPR)
Books for Teens by Topic (Hennepin County Library, MN)
Great Books for Teens by Theme (AdLit.org)
Guy-Brary - Books for Guys (TeenReads.com) NEW!
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
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 [Link opens a PDF]
Free Online College-Level Courses:
Open Courses, Lectures, and Materials
«««« 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: 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
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
Plant for the Planet NEW!
Voices of Youth Tools & Resources & Debates
What Kids Can Do [Archived page]
National & Community Service & Peace Corps
Learn About Current Events & Issues
BE A LIBRARY VOLUNTEER!
We've got a variety of volunteer opportunities for students in 7th grade and above! If you're in 8th grade or above, you can receive volunteer hours by tutoring a younger student.
«««« Please contact Ms. Audrey for more information! »»»»
«««« Click here for general volunteer application. »»»»
«««« Click here for tutor application & info. »»»»
«««« NEWS »»»»
CREATIVITY
...ART......MUSIC......MEDIA......THEATER......WRITING......MORE...
ART STUDIO
Artist's Toolkit [Archived page]
Art 21: Twenty-First Century Art & Artists
Art & Writing Awards (Alliance for Young Artists & Writers)
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
Virtual Guitar Tuner, Scales & Chordbook
MEDIA STUDIO
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) UPDATED LINK!
Open Broadcaster Software for video recording and live streaming
Radio Diaries: DIY Radio Handbook
Youth Radio Audio/Podcast How-Tos UPDATED LINK!
THEATER
Actorama.com Monologues & Scenes
Costume Design (Arts Alive, National Arts Centre of Canada)
National Theatre: Backstage Videos (Royal National Theatre, UK)
Working in Theatre: American Theatre Wing (AWT)
AWT Downstage Center audio podcast archive on Podbay
WRITING
New Pages: Young Authors Publishing Guide
BookTrust Writing Tips for Teens UPDATED LINK!
Write It! Poetry, Essays, Fiction, & more
Writers' Block Blog: Writing Tips, Technique, & Craft
Writing Prompts from The Writer Magazine
NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) for Young Writers
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 »»»»
DRIVING
I Just Got My License - Now What? & Driver Safety Tips
Jersey Drives: Teen Drivers NEW!
Parent-Teen Driving Agreement and Teen Driving Contract [Link opens a PDF]
FITNESS
Presidential Active Lifestyle Award (PALA+) UPDATED LINK!
Food, Fitness, Exercise & Sports & Why Exercise is Wise
Mental Skills Training for Athletes
Sports Nutrition: Tips, Tools, & FAQ, Eating for Sports, and Performance Nutrition
The Truth About Steroids [Link opens a PDF]
Useful Websites: More Fitness links
«««« 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)
Self-Help Brochures on Mental Health topics
Free Mental Health Books for Teens & Young Adults
Tattoos and Permanent Make-Up NEW!
10 Steps to Positive Body Image
Love is Respect: Healthy Relationships
That's Not Cool (What Is or Is Not Okay in your Relationship)
Prevent Teen Pregnancy: Stay Teen
Talking to Your Parents (Or Other Adults)
Coping With Your Parents' Divorce
ElderCare Advice for Teen Caregivers [Expect broken links]
Teen Crime Prevention Resources [Archived page]
The Cool Spot (Alcohol & Peer Pressure)
SmokeFree Teen & SmokeFree TXT for teens
USEFUL WEBSITES: Health & Fitness & HOMEWORK LINKS: Health
«««« CRISIS LINKS »»»»
«««« FITNESS CENTER »»»»
JOBS/CAREERS
«««« PROTECT YOURSELF, YOUR IDENTITY & YOUR PRIVACY WHILE JOB-HUNTING »»»»
Employment and Youth with Disabilities
Resources for Job Seekers with Disabilities UPDATED LINK!
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 VIDEO
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: Guide to the Business of Babysitting
JOB SCAMS:
NEWS
Citizen Journalism Principles & Citizen Journalism How-To's
Multimedia Tutorials (audio, video, photography, web, flash, and more)
Write It! Online Journalism Tutorial
Avoid Sharing Fake News & More Fake News info
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 and recreational facilities
Staycation Guide: Things to do in the South Plainfield area
Summer Safety Center for Teens
«««« FITNESS »»»»
MONEY & SHOPPING
Money Talks: Guides & Multimedia on Money Management 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, NSTeens, OnGuard Online, and Cyber Security Tips »»»»
«««« CYBER PRIVACY: Why Privacy?, Privacy Tips for Teens, and Smartphone Privacy »»»»
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; Intensive Programs are NOT free]
Free Code Camp (Learn to code HTML, CSS, Javascript & more)
Invent Computer Games with Python & Scratch (eBooks are free to read online)
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
Intensive Introduction to Computer Science (Harvard Opening Learning Course)
«««« MEDIA STUDIO »»»»
FOR GIRLS
iTwixie and Discovery Girls (social sites for 'tween girls)
Las Latinitas Magazine/Blog UPDATED LINK!
Proud2BMe: Positive Body Image
10 Steps to Positive Body Image
Spark Movement for Antiracist Gender Justice
Young Women's Health and Girl's Health
Made with Code: Fun Projects & Inspiration for Girls
Tumbln' with Kiki Magazine (Jewelry, Fashion & Craft projects archive)
