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Dearborn Public Library Children's Services

January-February 2012

Teen Programming at Henry Ford Centennial Library

 

Great Services from the Dearborn Public Library:

 Sign up for BookLetters™, a free email newsletter with comments and reading recommendations in a variety of categories, including the Teen Scene, which features new teen fiction at the library, and Teen Activities and Services, an electronic newsletter of information about library services and programs for teens. Keep up-to-date with the latest books and library activities, whatever your interests. Categories include: Teen Scene, Teen Activities and Services, New Fiction, Past & Present, Science Fiction, Audio Books, and Children's Books. These newsletters will keep you posted on library resources as well as the many activities scheduled at the Dearborn Public Library. Click on the link above, or ask any librarian for assistance.

Online Resources for Homework Help  - Did you know that the Library has online resources to help you with your research? Use our databases to find magazine and newspaper articles, biographical sketches, information about various social issues, and more! Many of these databases are also available from your computer at home, using your library card barcode and PIN. Not sure if you have a PIN? Call the library during business hours at 943-2330 to verify your PIN. Visit our Online Resources page for more information.
 

 

Other Sites of Interest:

ACT - Testing information and registration for the popular ACT assessment test.

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) - The official Department of Education website for students and their families to apply for financial aid for college.

Khan Academy - Free online tutorials in subjects such as of math, science, art history, and economics.

Occupational Outlook Handbook - Occupational and career information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Patrick Just Math Tutorials - Mathematical tutoring videos.

Petersons Education and Career Center - Information on colleges and financial aid.

SAT Program - Find school codes, application deadlines, and practice tests for the SAT.

Shmoop - Dynamic study guides for literature, poetry, Bestsellers, U.S. History, Civics, Biographies and Music by the educators and scholars of many top universities including Stanford, Harvard and more.

Smarthistory - Multimedia about art and art history; a part of Khan Academy.

Teen Analyst - Created by 3 teens, this site is headed by an advisory board of young adults who make economics and the stock market accessible to other young investors.

TeenSpace @ the Internet Public Library - The University of Michigan maintains this site, which contains links to all kinds of useful information. Categories include: Arts and Entertainment, Books and Writing, Clubs and Organizations, College and Career, Computers and Internet, Dating and Stuff, Health, Homework Help, Issues and Conflicts, Money Matters, Sports, and Style.

U.S. News and World Report: College - This comprehensive site for high school students addresses how to prepare yourself for successful college admission, and includes a wide range of information about colleges and financial aid.

WolframAlpha - A knowledge search engine.  Input a question, math problem, or query and this site will produce an answer.

YALSA Booklists - Recommended reading for teens from the Young Adult Library Services Association.

 

Revised: January 06, 2012 .