PROGRAMS @ YOUR LIBRARY
MARIO KART BLINDFOLD CHALLENGE - SATURDAY, MAY 26th at 1:30 PM
MARIO KART BLINDFOLD CHALLENGE - SATURDAY, MAY 26th at 1:30 PMAges 8 and up. MUST REGISTER WITH A PARTNER! This competition will take place in pairs with the blindfolded player taking direction from their (unblindfolded) partner!
CODING DOJO - WEDNESDAY, MAY 30th at 3:30 PM
CODING DOJO - WEDNESDAY, MAY 30th at 3:30 PMAges 10 and up. Space limited, registration is required! Come and learn the basics of coding. Bring your own laptop - or use one of ours!
ECO-CAMP - JUNE 25th - 30th (Click here for details)
ECO-CAMP - JUNE 25th - 30th (Click here for details)For kids & tweens; space is limited, registration required. If you want to be a Green Earth Advocate and show your love for our planet through Crafts, Art, Movies, & Public Speaking, this fun kid-teach-kid workshop is for you! 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM for tweens, 1:30 - 3:30 pm for kids 10 and below (accompanied by parent). Showcase Practice & Exhibition will be held on Saturday, June 30th; see flyer for details.
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
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)
100 Best-Ever Teen Novels & Young Adult Book Reviews & Excerpts (NPR)
Books for Teens by Topic (Hennepin County Library, MN)
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 UPDATED LINK!
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)
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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:
edX,
Open Education Consortium,
Open Yale Courses,
Saylor Foundation, &
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) UPDATED LINK!
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 UPDATED LINK!
«««« HEALTH »»»»
ACTIVISM
Generation On: We Can Change the World
iMatter Youth Movement to End the Climate Crisis
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
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CREATIVITY
...ART......MUSIC......MEDIA......THEATER......WRITING......MORE...
ART STUDIO
Artist's Toolkit UPDATED LINK! [Archived page]
Art 21: Twenty-First Century Art & Artists
Art & Writing Awards (Alliance for Young Artists & Writers)
Claremont Review: Submissions UPDATED LINK!
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)
Open Broadcaster Software for video recording and live streaming
Radio Diaries: DIY Radio Handbook
Youth Radio Audio/Podcast How-Tos
THEATER
Actorama.com Monologues & Scenes UPDATED LINKS!
Costume Design (Arts Alive, National Arts Centre of Canada)
National Theatre: Backstage Videos (Royal National Theatre, UK)
Working in Theatre: American Theatre Wing (AWT) UPDATED LINK!, AWT Playlists on YouTube, AWT How It Works videos, & 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
Cicada: Submissions UPDATED LINK!
Claremont Review: Submissions 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?
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«««« NEWS »»»»
DRIVING
I Just Got My License - Now What?
Parent-Teen Driving Agreement
Teen Driving Contract [Link opens a PDF]
FITNESS
Active Lifestyle: Presidential Active Lifestyle Award (PALA+)
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
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«««« 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)
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 UPDATED LINK!
Eating Disorders
Love is Respect: Healthy Relationships
That's Not Cool (What Is or Is Not Okay in your Relationship) &
Cool/Not Cool Quiz
Prevent Teen Pregnancy: Stay Teen
Talking to Your Parents (Or Other Adults)
Coping With Your Parents' Divorce
Teens Against Bullying
StopBullying.gov
Teen Crime Prevention Resources UPDATED LINK! [Archived page]
Youth Against Hate
Just Think Twice Drug Info
The Cool Spot (Alcohol & Peer Pressure)
SmokeFree Teen & SmokeFree TXT for teens UPDATED LINK!
Health Transition Resources for Teens with Special Health Care Needs, Chronic Illness, Physical or Developmental Disabilities
More Disabilities Links
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
[NOTE: Links don't work, scroll down the page to see the linked content.]
Youth with Disabilities Career Resources NEW!
My Next Move: What Do You Want to Do for a Living?
Protect Yourself, Your Identity & Your Privacy while Job-Hunting
Soft Skills for Workplace Success NEW! VIDEO
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: Starting a Business (U.S. Small Business Administration) UPDATED LINK!
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
Babysitter Resources
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
Avoid Sharing Fake News & More Fake News info
PBS NewsHour Extra & Student Voice
Homework Links: Current Events, Issues & Controversies
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«««« 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: Guides & Multimedia on Money Management for Teens
Reality Check: Calculate the Cost of Your Dream Life
Elements of Money NEW! & Hit the Road: A Financial Adventure Game
The Story of Stuff video
More Fun, Less Stuff Gift Catalog NEW!
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 UPDATED LINK!, 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)
Python Software & Invent Computer Games with Python & Scratch (free eBooks)
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)
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FOR GIRLS
iTwixie and Discovery Girls (social sites for 'tween girls)
Las Latinitas for Girls & Las Latinitas for Teens
Spark Movement for Antiracist Gender Justice
Body Image & Self-Esteem
10 Steps to Positive Body Image
Eating Disorders UPDATED LINK!
Young Women's Health and Girl's Health
Made with Code: Fun Projects & Inspiration for Girls
Tumbln' with Kiki Magazine (Jewelry, Fashion & Craft projects)
