PROGRAMS @ YOUR LIBRARY
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Click here for MAY schedule with descriptions & registration links
Click here for printable MAY calendar
Click here for JUNE schedule with descriptions & registration links
Click here for printable JUNE calendar
SENSORY SOCIAL HOUR (all ages) - Wednesday, May 31 at 3:30 PM
Drop-in program; registration is not required!
TEEN TIME: GAME DAY (ages 11+) - Thursday June 1 at 3:00 PM
Drop-in program; registration is not required!
SPECIAL STEAM TROOP: A.I. WORKSHOP (ages 12 - 14) - Tuesday, June 6 at 3:30 PM
Spaces limited; registration required. Click here to register.
PRIDE PARTY (ages 11 and up) - Thursday, June 8 at 3:00 PM
Drop-in program; registration is not required!
LET'S BUILD WITH LEGO & MEGABLOKS (all ages) - Friday, June 9 at 3:00 PM
Drop-in program; registration is not required!
JEWISH VAUDEVILLE - Saturday, June 10 at 1:00 PM
Spaces limited; registration required. Click here to register.
STEAM TROOP (all ages) - Monday, June 12 at 3:30 PM
Drop-in program; registration is not required!
CRAFTERNOON: PAINT PARTY (ages 3+) - Tuesday, June 13 at 3:30 PM
Drop-in program; registration is not required!
ZUMBA FOR KIDS with MS CAMILLE (ages 6+) - Wednesday, June 14 at 4:30 PM
Spaces limited; registration required. Click here to register.
NIFTY NAIL ART (all ages) - Thursday, June 15 at 3:00 PM
Drop-in program; registration is not required!
KIDS' CRAFTERNOON: SUNCATCHERS (ages 5+) - Friday, June 16 at 3:30 PM
Drop-in program; registration is not required!
JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION - Saturday, June 17 from 12:00 - 2:00 PM
This program will be held at the SENIOR CENTER. Drop-in program; registration is not required!
NOTE: See LMxAC Events List for additional ONLINE programs (select Category: Virtual)
BOOKS & eLIBRARY
Click here to download the free Teen Book Finder app for Android & iOS!
«««« SEARCH THE LIBRARY CATALOG ... Get the mobile app »»»»
South Plainfield Public Library Collection: Young Adult Novels
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)
Audiobook and eBook Downloads: Hoopla [NOTE: First you'll need to set up a Hoopla account]
Audiobook and eBook Downloads: eLibraryNJ [NOTE: RB Digital Audiobooks and ebooks have moved to eLibraryNJ. They are also available on the Libby app]
Books for Teens by Topic (Hennepin County Library, MN)
Comics on Hoopla [NOTE: First you'll need to set up a Hoopla account]
Diversity in YA Books: Rich in Color
We Need Diverse Books: Resources
Great Books for Teens by Theme (AdLit.org)
The Hub: Your Connection to Teen Reads (American Library Association)
Teen Book Finder (American Library Association)
Teens Top Ten (American Library Association)
LitPick Book Reviews by Students (age 12 and up)
Magazines: eLibraryNJ [NOTE: RB Digital Magazines have moved to eLibraryNJ. They are also available on the Libby app]
No Flying No Tights: Graphic Novel reviews
NPR Best Young Adult Books of the Year (2013 - 2021)
NPR 100 Best-Ever Teen Novels (2012)
Planet eBook: Free classic literature for your device (EPUB, PDF, MOBI)
Reading Rants: Out of the Ordinary Teen Booklists
Read Kiddo Read (age 10 and up)
Recommended Reading Lists for Teens & 'Tweens (South Plainfield Public Library)
Select Reads Newsletters
(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)
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
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Homework Links (South Plainfield Public Library)
Databases & Premium Resources «Library card required»
College info links (South Plainfield Public Library)
10 Study Methods That Work (Chadron State College)
Introduction to College Research (free eBook)
Studying 101: Study Smarter Not Harder (UNC)
Study Skills E-Guide To Academic Success (Dartmouth College)
AP Central (Advanced Placement exams)
See also: Peterson's Test and Career Prep «Library card required»
College Payoff: More Education Doesn't Always Mean More Earnings (Georgetown University) NEW!
College Readiness Resources (PTA) NEW!
Free Online College-Level Courses:
Class Central (Search Engine for Free Online Courses & MOOCs)
Open Courses, Lectures, and Materials: A Guide for Learners
The Great Courses (on Kanopy «Library card required»)
Spark Notes and other Study Guides (on Freading «Library card required»)
Universal Class Personal Enrichment Courses «Library card required»
«««« JOBS/CAREERS »»»»
CRISIS
IF YOU ARE IN IMMEDIATE DANGER, PLEASE CALL 911!
COVID-19 Mental Health & Stress Management resources
Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255)
PLEASE NOTE: Beginning July 16, 2022, dialing '988' will route calls to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
Save a Friend: Tips to Prevent Suicide
Runaway Switchboard: 1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929, plus email, or live chat)
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
Support for Victims of Sexual Assault in Middlesex County: Sexual Assault Response Team, 732-745-3271 UPDATED LINK!
No More: Resources to End Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
TrevorLifeline for LGBTQ youth (live chat, text 'START' to 678-678, or phone 1-866-488-7386)
LGBT National Youth Talkline: 800-246-7743
ASIF: Adolescent Self-Injury Foundation
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
Teen Central: Teen Help for Teen Problems
Young Adults & Mental Health (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
Mental Health Resources for Teens and related links
COVID-19 Mental Health & Stress Management resources
NJ Youth Resource Spot Resources & programs for young people in NJ who have had some sort of involvement in the NJ Department of Children and Families (foster care, Transitional Housing, etc.)
«««« HEALTH »»»»
ACTIVISM
Climate Generation Youth Environmental Activists (formerly iMatter)
Points of Light (formerly Generation On)
Spark Movement for Antiracist Gender Justice
Voices of Youth Media Tools & Resources
Americorps (National & Community Service) & Peace Corps
Learn About Current Events & Issues
Find More Volunteer Opportunities:
BE A VOLUNTEER TUTOR!
«««« 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 VIDEO
Art & Writing Awards (Alliance for Young Artists & Writers)
Making Mini-Comics [Archived page]
New Moon Girls: Submit Your Work
OpenToonz Animation Production Software
River of Words Environmental Art and Poetry Contest
Tumbln' with Kiki Magazine (Jewelry, Fashion & Craft projects) [Archived page]
Universal Class «Library card required»:
MUSIC STUDIO
BBC Music Maker Advice VIDEO [Archived page]
Drummer World Drum Clinic AUDIO
Gaiada Virtual Audio Loop Machine for DJs, Performers and Musicians
Guitar Basics lessons, plus Virtual Guitar Tuner, Scales & Chordbook VIDEO
Tools & Resources for Young Musicians
MEDIA STUDIO
Motion Picture Craft [Archived page]
Movieola Coffee Break Film School VIDEO
Multimedia Tutorials (audio, video, photography, web, and more)
Open Broadcaster Software for video recording and live streaming
Radio Diaries: DIY Radio Handbook
Transom Public Media Tools and Techniques
Remote Interviewing Resources NEW!
Youth Radio DIY: How to Make a Podcast and other DIY topics
THEATER
Actorama.com Monologues & Scenes
American Theatre Wing (AWT): Working in Theatre
AWT How It Works videos [Archived page]
National Theatre: YouTube channel VIDEO
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
Be All Write: Writing Challenges (Ilkley Literature Festival, UK)
New Pages: Young Authors Publishing Guide
New Moon Girls: Submit Your Work
Polyphony Lit Magazine (poetry, fiction, and creative non-fiction from high-school-aged writers)
Art & Writing Awards (Alliance for Young Artists & Writers)
River of Words Environmental Art and Poetry Contest
Universal Class «Library card required»:
Creative Writing for Beginners
MORE
Creative Arts How-To Videos NEW!
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?
Parent-Teen Driving Agreement (CDC)
Parent-Teen Driving Agreement (AAA) [Link opens a PDF]
FITNESS & SPORTS
Food, Fitness, Exercise & Sports
Mental Skills Training: Sport Imagery for Athletes
Sports Nutrition: Tips, Tools, & FAQ
Steroids (Drug Facts) UPDATED LINK!
Youth Sports Participation During COVID-19: A Safety Checklist
Useful Websites: More Fitness links
Kids' Sports & Coaching Webfinder
«««« OUTDOORS »»»»
«««« HEALTH »»»»
HEALTH & SAFETY
«««« Click here for CRISIS LINKS »»»»
TeensHealth & TeensHealth Safety
Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
Nutrition for Teens (My Plate)
10 Steps to Positive Body Image
Body Image Challenges Related to Disability
Eating Disorders in Men & Boys
Bullying: Teens Against Bullying
Webfinder: People with Disabilities
Drugs, Alcohol & Tobacco: Tips for Teens
Drug Facts UPDATED LINK!
Alcohol and Health UPDATED LINK!
Underage Drinking: Myths vs. Facts
SmokeFree TXT for teens: text QUIT to 47848
ElderCare Advice for teens who are coping with Alzheimer's Disease in their family [Archived page]
Love is Respect: Healthy Relationships
Cool/Not Cool Quiz (What Is or Is Not Okay in your Relationship)
How to Make Healthy Decisions about Sex
LGBTQ Youth: Q & A on Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and more
Military Kids Connect (Military Life, Feelings, Health & Wellness)
Distracted Walking; Heads up, Phones Down
Self-Help Brochures on Mental Health topics
Teens and Young Adults: Coping with COVID-19
Coping with Stress During Infectious Disease Outbreaks
Webfinder: Meditation & Stress Reduction AUDIO VIDEO
Talking to Your Parents (Or Other Adults)
Dealing With Your Parents' Divorce NEW!
Dealing with Parents who have a Drug or Alcohol Problem
Coping with Mental Illness in the Family NEW!
When Your Parents Have Mental Illness NEW!
Youth & Young Adult Books and Articles for people with LGBTQ parents
USEFUL WEBSITES: Health & Fitness & HOMEWORK LINKS: Health
«««« CRISIS LINKS »»»»
«««« FITNESS & SPORTS »»»»
JOBS/CAREERS
«««« PROTECT YOURSELF, YOUR IDENTITY & YOUR PRIVACY WHILE JOB-HUNTING »»»»
Career Readiness Resources (PTA) NEW!
Disablities: Resources for Job Seekers with Disabilities
Youth with Disabilities: Disclosure and the Workplace
More Career Resources for Students with Disabilities
Idealist.org Internships & Volunteer Opportunities
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
Skills to Succeed Academy (Accenture) NEW!
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 Student Guide / Worksheets [Link opens a PDF]
Building Trades: Earn While You Learn Apprenticeships (Associated Builders and Contractors NJ) NEW!
Instagram Scam Alert for aspiring social media influencers
Best practices for social media influencers and content creators NEW!
Invention Promotion Scams NEW!
Pandemic Job Scams UPDATED LINK!
Pet sitting job scams UPDATED LINK!
NEWS
«««« Disinformation Stops With You! »»»»
Fake News & Fact Checking links
Data in Journalism: Verification Handbook For Disinformation And Media Manipulation
Resilience Series Graphic Novels
DIY: How To Be an Ethical Journalist
Multimedia Tutorials (audio, video, photography, web, and more)
Story Craft: Nieman Storyboard
Homework Links: Current Events, Issues & Controversies
«««« TECH »»»»
«««« MEDIA STUDIO »»»»
«««« ACTIVISM »»»»
«««« WRITING »»»»
OUTDOORS
Highland Wood Environmental Reserve NEW!
South Plainfield Environmental Commission Facebook page UPDATED LINK!
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
Hit the Road: A Financial Adventure Game
Money Talks: Financial Literacy Videos for Teens VIDEO
Next Gen Personal Finance Arcade Games & Interactives VIDEO INTERACTIVE
Reality Check: Calculate the Cost of Your Dream Life
More Fun, Less Stuff Gift Catalog
Clean Clothes Campaign: Where Can I Buy 'Clean' Clothes?
More Green Living, Green Shopping, and Recycling links
«««« JOBS/CAREERS »»»»
TECH
«««« CYBER SAFETY: Online Privacy and Security NEW!, Connect Safely: Quick Guides, and Cyber Security Tips »»»»
«««« CYBER PRIVACY: Why Privacy Matters, Privacy Tips for Teens, and 8 Creepy Things Your Smartphone Knows About You UPDATED! »»»»
NOTE: Most of the sites below include VIDEOS INTERACTIVES
Alice: Learn Computer Programming in a 3D Environment
Blender: Open Source 3D Content Creation Software
Cognitive Class: Free Data Science and Cognitive Computing Courses
Free Code Camp (Learn to code HTML, CSS, Javascript & more)
The Coding Train: Beginner-friendly creative coding tutorials & challenges
Inkscape: Free Vector Graphics Software
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
Introduction to Computer Science (Harvard)
More free Computer Science courses (listed on ClassCentral.com)
