PROGRAMS @ YOUR LIBRARY
LIBRARY CLOSED - SUNDAY & MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10 - 11 (Veteran's Day)
HOW TO GET INTO AN IVY LEAGUE COLLEGE - THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14th at 7:00 PM
For parents & teens; registration required. Join Nikki Bruno, Executive Director of Student Coaching Services, as she shares strategies to help students get admitted to the country's top schools. For related resources, see College & University Information.
ANIME CLUB - FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15th at 3:00 PM
Ages 10 and up.
TWEEN GRAPHIC NOVEL BOOK CLUB - WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20th 4:00 PM
Ages 8 and up. This month's selection is Mighty Jack by Ben Hatke: Jack is dreading spending his summer vacation looking after his little sister until she convinces him to swap the family car for a packet of seeds. These seeds grow into a garden that will set the siblings on an adventure beyond their wildest dreams! Copies are available at the Children's desk.
MONEY CLUB - FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22nd at 4:00 PM
Ages 10 and up. Money management is a life skill you can't afford to live without! In this session we'll talk about 'Bucket List' goals and make vision boards! Join Rutgers professor Mary Evans for an afternoon of personal finance fun.
LIBRARY CLOSES EARLY - WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27 (Thanksgiving holiday)
Library will be open 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM.
LIBRARY CLOSED - THURSDAY & FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28 - 29 (Thanksgiving holiday)
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 & 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)
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)
NextReads Book Newsletters (includes Teen Scene & Tween Reads)
No Flying No Tights: Graphic Novel reviews
NPR Best Young Adult Books of 2018 UPDATED LINK!
NPR 100 Best-Ever Teen Novels (2012)
Reading Rants: Out of the Ordinary Teen Booklists
Read Kiddo Read (age 10 and up)
Rich in Color: Diversity in YA Books
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 (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»
AP Central (Advanced Placement exams)
Know How 2 Go: The 4 Steps to College
College Admissions Info for Families UPDATED LINK!
Free Online College-Level Courses:
Class Central (Search Engine for Free Online Courses & MOOCs) NEW!
Open Courses, Lectures, and Materials
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), 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 NEW!
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 NEW!, and
No More: Resources to End Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
ASIF: Adolescent Self-Injury Foundation NEW!
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 NEW!
Teen Central: Teen Help for Teen Problems
NJ Youth Resource Spot: resources & programs for young people in New Jersey NEW!
«««« HEALTH »»»»
ACTIVISM
Generation On: We Can Change the World
iMatter Youth Movement to End the Climate Crisis
Voices of Youth Media Tools & Resources UPDATED LINK!
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. »»»»
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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)
New Moon Girls: Submit Your Work UPDATED LINK!
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
Cinemagic International Film and Television Festival for Young People
Multimedia Tutorials (audio, video, photography, web, flash, and more)
Open Broadcaster Software for video recording and live streaming
Radio Diaries: DIY Radio Handbook
Youth Radio DIY: How to Make a Podcast UPDATED LINK!
THEATER
Actorama.com Monologues & Scenes
Costume Design (Arts Alive, National Arts Centre of Canada) [Archived page]
National Theatre: Backstage Videos (Royal National Theatre, UK)
National Theatre: YouTube channel
Working in Theatre: American Theatre Wing (AWT)
WRITING
BookTrust Writing Tips for Teens
NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) Resources for Young Writers
The Writer Magazine: Writing Prompts UPDATED LINK!
The Writer Magazine: Improve Your Writing NEW!
Write It! Poetry, Essays, Fiction, & more
New Pages: Young Authors Publishing Guide
Cricket Media: Submissions UPDATED LINK!
New Moon Girls: Submit Your Work UPDATED LINK!
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?
Teen Driving Contract [Link opens a PDF]
SADD Traffic Safety UPDATED LINK!
FITNESS
Presidential Active Lifestyle Award (PALA+)
Food, Fitness, Exercise & Sports
Mental Skills Training for Athletes
Sports Nutrition: Tips, Tools, & FAQ
Steroids (Drug Facts for Teens) NEW!
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)
Self-Help Brochures on Mental Health topics
Free Mental Health Books for Teens & Young Adults
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)
Dealing With Your Parents' Divorce NEW!
ElderCare Advice for Teen Caregivers: I Want to Learn About Caregiving Articles [NOTE: Most external links are broken]
Drug Facts for Teens NEW!
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 CENTER »»»»
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: Guide to the Business of Babysitting
Red Cross Babysitter Handbook NEW! [Link opens a PDF]
Red Cross Lifeguard Training NEW!
JOB SCAMS:
NEWS
Learn about FAKE NEWS
ASNE School Journalism Training UPDATED LINK!
DIY: How To Be an Ethical Journalist NEW!
Multimedia Tutorials (audio, video, photography, web, flash, and more)
Story Craft: Nieman Storyboard NEW!
Write It! Online Journalism Tutorial
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
Water Safety UPDATED LINK!
«««« FITNESS »»»»
MONEY & SHOPPING
Money Talks: Guides & Multimedia on Money Management for Teens
Plan for the Journey Ahead: Personal Finance Lessons for Teens NEW!
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
Free Code Camp (Learn to code HTML, CSS, Javascript & more)
Thonny: Python IDE for beginners NEW!
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 UPDATED LINK! [NOTE: Free registration required]
SourceForge: Download, Develop, and Publish Free Open Source Software
Exploring Computer Science: Student Resources
Intensive Introduction to Computer Science (Harvard Opening Learning Course)
More Computer Science courses (listed on ClassCentral.com) NEW!
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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]
