Pollard Memorial Library

Teen Page

The Pollard Library TAG Team Newsletter Volume 2, Issue 1 - November 27, 2006. Matt Jones Utopian Sins

Teen Advisory Group

• 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.

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

Homework Help

• Ask a Reference Question - E-mail the Teen librarian for help finding facts and resources.
• Library Catalog - Search for books, videos, CDs, and more.
• Research Databases - Search in online encyclopedias and databases for newspaper and journal articles.
• Search the Internet - Links to search engines.
• Tips for Doing Research on the Internet
• Homework Websites
  • Homeworkspot - Homework help including research tips.
  • Literacy Education Online - Need help writing assigned papers? This site can help you: get organized, avoid plagiarism, learn how to paraphrase, and put together an annotated bibliography. Many useful links.
  • Subject Links - Internet links to research subjects from art to science.
• Science Fair Websites
  • Energy Quest Science Projects
  • IPL Science Fair Project Resource Guide - Where to start for science fair projects.
  • Math Ideas for Science Fair Projects
  • Science Fair Central
  • Scifair.org - Science fair resources sponsored by the Society for Amateur Scientists
  • Super Science Fair Projects - Science fair projects, topics, and experiments.

What to Read

• Based on the Book - A compilation of selected books that have been made into movies. You can search by movie or book title, or author.
• Fantasy for Young Adults - A fantasy booklist compiled by the Pollard Library.
• The Literary Gothic - Information on authors and titles in Gothic literature.
• Reading Rants - A hip site with out of the ordinary booklists.
• Teenreads.com - Book reviews, author information, and fun.
• Telling America's Stories: Reading Promotion Theme 2001-2003 - From the Library of Congress.
• Women Writers of Fantasy for Young Adults - Contains bibliographies for 4 important YA authors, biographies, review, and links to the authors' sites.

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
• Employment Sites - Links for job searching.
• MyFuture.Com - Links to sites for military opportunities, career tools, and financial help.

By the PML Web Committee
Last updated August 27, 2007.
http://www.pollardml.org/teen.html
Send comments to mloref@mailserv.mvlc.lib.ma.us
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