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TEEN ROOM FALL HOURS September-JUNE 

MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY: 9:30 am – 5:30 pm

TUESDAY/THURSDAY :  1:00 – 9:00 pm

SATURDAY: 9:30 am  – 1:00 pm

SUNDAY: 1:00-5:00 pm

  • Adults are welcome to browse teen collections
  • however, access TO THE ROOM AFTER SCHOOL HOURS IS RESTRICTED  
  • FROM 2:00 pm – CLOSE & ON SCHOOL VACATIONS/HOLIDAYS
  • Thank you for your cooperation & consideration for our teen library patrons

A timeline of two millennia of world-shaping individuals and momentous events that define Black history

This is not about creating a separate history; it is about adding to the history we are already familiar with. A story which shows that, from the Romans onwards, Africa’s story has been intertwined with Europe’s, America’s and others around the world. It’s a story well worth knowing.
 
CLICK HERE FOR INTERACTIVE TIMELINE EXPERIENCE

 

Up Next for Teens

On-Demand Practice ACT (Anytime Online)

Sunday, January 1 – Tuesday, January 31 | ongoing

ACT: On-Demand Practice Test REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS HERE You’re about to take a timed 3 hours 25 minutes, practice ACT. As soon as you’re done, you’ll receive your scores. Fill out the information on the right, get comfortable, and click Start Test to get started. Don’t have time for a full…

SAT: On-Demand Practice Test

Sunday, January 1 – Tuesday, January 31 | 12:00 am

On-Demand Practice SAT REGISTRATION DETAILS HERE You’re about to take a timed 3 hour, practice SAT. As soon as you’re done, you’ll receive your scores. Fill out the information on the right, get comfortable, and click Start Test to get started. Don’t have time for a full length practice test…

Take Home Craft for Tweens & Teens

Sunday, January 1 – Tuesday, January 31 | ongoing

JANUARY: On the Move Essentials Bag Hand stitch & sew kits with video instruction link. Reservations required / Limited number of supply kits Please email BPLYOUTHDEPT@gmail.com or Call 914–337-7680 ext 834

College Night for Juniors: How to Get on Track for Early and Regular Decision

Monday, January 30 | 8:00 pm

REGISTER HERE FOR ZOOM  Calling all high school juniors and their parents/guardians! Now’s the time when college planning and admissions testing go into high gear. Early and regulation application deadlines for your class are less than a year away. Whether you’ve been thinking about college since freshman year or haven’t…

Unlocking the AP Exams (online)

Tuesday, January 31 | 9:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Register Here As more colleges and universities move toward test optional admission, AP course grades and exam scores are becoming more important in the application process. Colleges and universities are exploring other areas of student ability as an indicator of their future success at their institutions. In this webinar, we’ll…

FEBRUARY IS BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Wednesday, February 1 – Tuesday, February 28 | ongoing

Black History Month is not about creating a separate history; it is about adding to the history we are already familiar with. A story which shows that, from the Romans onwards, Africa’s story has been intertwined with Europe’s, America’s and others around the world. It’s a story well worth knowing….

Listen, Read & Watch

Note

Some vendors require you to go through a one-time registration process. It always involves your library card number. It sometimes involves your library PIN and/or your email address.

For other eLibrary resources visit the WLS website

America the Beautiful

Includes articles on US cities, states and Presidents, and geared to elementary and middle school students.

Britannica Middle

Encyclopedia Britannica for middle school students. Helps students find fast answers and get homework help, explore videos and articles on famous people and places as well as discover maps, and photos for school projects.

Encyclopedia Americana

In-depth information for older students and adults.

La Nueva Enciclopedia Cumbre

A Spanish language encyclopedia written from a Latin American perspective.

Lands & Peoples

Includes articles on countries, cultures and current events, as well as an atlas and almanacs.

LearningExpress Library 3.0

Register as a new user to gain access to a completely new platform that offers all of the same great content found in version 2.0 with improved functionality; easier-to-use navigation; new interactive tutorials with integrated assessments; individualized prescriptive learning study plans; detailed guidance; tests with multiple modes for study; and score reports with recommendations for additional study. Your login from version 2.0 will not work on this platform.

Multimedia Encyclopedia

Quick-reference with rich media for middle school and higher.

New Book of Knowledge

Reference and current events for elementary school and higher.

New Book of Popular Science

Includes articles in the areas of science, technology and medicine, for middle and high school students.

Research in Context

Created specifically for middle school students, Research In Context combines the best of Gale’s reference content with age-appropriate videos, newspapers, magazines, primary sources, and much more.

The College Board

Planning for college? The College Board can help with information about colleges, practice tests, test scheduling, and more.

Digital Resources

MEDIA LITERACY

  • factcheck.org
  • Project Look Sharp
  • The Media Literacy Clearinghouse
  • Politifact

  • News Literacy Project

  • Civics Education Initiative

  • Snopes

  • WEBSITES FOR TEENS
  • NYS DMV for Younger Drivers

  • Teen Ink Magazine: By Teens, For Teens

  • Dictionary & Thesaurus

  • A-Z Dream Dictionary

  • Video Game Reviews

  • Movie Reviews

  • NYS LGBTQ+

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digital resources
college prep
book lists

tel. 914-337-7680 ext. 34

Ellen McTyre, Head of Youth Services
emctyre@wlsmail.org

Riley Ellison, Youth Services Librarian
 rellison@wlsmail.org

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