Pollard Memorial Library
Teen Page
Calendar of Events at the Library
2009 Teen Summer Reading Programs:
July 17, 2:00 PM : Altered Books with Beth Gallaway
July 21, 2:00 PM : Space Exploration with Paul Woodley
July 23 through August 6 (Thursdays), 3:00 PM : Capoiera Workshop with Maestre Calango
August 11, 2:00 PM : Balloon Animal Worshop with Phantom Sheep Player Jenny Taylor
2008 Summer Reading List Grades 5-6 , Grades 7-8 , Lowell High School
Gr. Lowell Tech. 2007 Summer Reading List Grade 9 , Grade 10 , Grade 11 , Grade 12
Teen Advisory Group
(previously the Teen Story Brigade)
- Do you have opinions about books, movie, etc? Write for our own teen newsletter, "Lowell Moon".
- Do you enjoy acting, reading aloud and telling stories?
- Do you like discussing books you have read?
- Want some input to library book selection and programs?
- Need volunteer hours?
- Are you a whiz at web design?
The TAG team will fill your needs.
- Perform Storytimes for pre-schoolers
- Advise the Teen Librarian on books and programs for the library
- Help redesign our Teen web Page.
- In the summer, rack up those volunteer hours by helping out with Summer Reading.
- Perks: We serve refreshments at meetings and you get the first pick of new books.
- Meetings: usually scheduled for the 1st Wednesday of the month at 3:00 p.m. in the Ground Floor meeting room. Check our Library Calendar for scheduled meetings and other Teen programs.
- Email Beth Brassel at ebrassel@mvlc.org or call her at 978-970-4122.
Library Card
Please see the Circulation Policy page.
Cool Sites to Check Out!
- American Originals - An online exhibit of documents from the National Archives.
- The Critic - Interactive Web Mystery: "The Critic" is a villain who has stolen Plymouth Rock and hidden it. The challenge is too reclaim it by answering questions about the arts in MA. Game went live on July 18th. Every Wed. a new set of clues will be released.
- CyberTeens Creativity - The Creativity section contains the written word (poetry, fiction, and
nonfiction), music, movies, and art. Submissions from teens all over the
world. Also has listing of fun games to play.
- Division of Youth Services, Lowell, MA - Information about Youth services available in Lowell.
- The Fantastic in Art and Fiction - An image-bank that "provides a visual resource for the study of the Fantastic or of the supernatural in fiction and in art."
- Howard Besser's T-Shirt Database - Search for T-shirts designed by students.
- IPL Teen Division - Fun and useful websites selected by librarians and teens.
- MTV.com
- 100% Chillin' - Site includes games, chat room, free email, things to read and do.
- Teen Cyber Lounge - Includes info on books, online book discussions with authors, links to sites of interest to Teens, etc.
- Websites for Teens - Links to personality tests, advice for teens from teens, virtual bubble wrap, & lots more.
- West Point Bridge Design Contest - The West Point Bridge Design Contest is open to kids 13 through high school. Download a free copy of the Bridge Designer software and construct structurally accurate bridge designs. Top designs could win up to $15,000 in scholarships.
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Teen Magazines at the Library
- CICADA (Bi-monthly) - 2003 -
- MAD (Monthly, 8 issues a year) - Current year
- SEVENTEEN MAGAZINE (Monthly) - Current year
- TEEN INK (Monthly from September to June) - 3 months
- TEEN PEOPLE (Monthly) - Current year
- TEEN VOICES (Quarterly) - 3 years + current year
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Homework Help
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What to Read
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College & Career
College
- Campus Tours - Take a virtual campus tour, locate campus maps, and college websites.
- College and University Rankings - Rankings for college and university programs.
- College Board
- CollegeNET
- Common App - Apply online with the common application used by 227 colleges.
- Distance Learning - Information and links for degree programs, fields, program evaluation, and more.
- Education Directory - A list of Reference sources at the Library.
- FinAid! - A comprehensive annotated collection of information about student financial aid on the web.
- Find Your College - Find a school by name or locate a school by location, major, size, and other criteria.
- Peterson's - A site for college search, selection, and test preparation.
- Sallie Mae - A source for educational loans.
- Schools in the USA
- A career and college prep resource.
- U.S. Department of Education - Complete and submit the FAFSA online.
Career/Future
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By the PML Web Committee
Last updated June 27, 2009.
http://www.pollardml.org/teen.html
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