Teen Programs

Teens Calendar of Events May 2012

Teen Databases & Newspapers

Let us know what days and times work best
for you to come to Teen Events!

To register, call the Youth Services Department:
732-721-5600, ext. 5028

For questions about programs call 732-721-5600 ext 5028 or email Mary at mecklund@oldbridgelibrary.org

 

Book A NOOK Lending Program

 

Math Tutoring

 

mathnotebook


Wednesdays from
3:30pm-5pm for grades 6 & up

Saturdays from 10am-12pm for
grades 6 & up


Get help with math! We have tutors who can help you with your math
troubles. For middle school, high school and college both days.

 

 

Dance Central 2 Dance Off!

Wednesday, May 23, 6pm-8pm

Come in for a Dance Central 2 Dance Off! We’ll use our Kinect to have a dancing brawl to see who owns the floor.

Open to grades 6-12.

No registration required.


Teens Taking Actions


Saturday May 19th 2pm-3pm
Garden Cleaning

We're going to clean and plant in the library garden! Bring gardening gloves, trowels (small shovels) and a rake if you have them. End time is questionable, but you can leave before we're done if you need to.  

Tuesday May 22nd 6pm-7pm
Teens Taking Action Meeting

We'll pick projects to do in May! Bring your calendars.  

Tuesday May 22nd 7pm-8pm
Bookmark Making

Bring your creativity! We're going to decorate bookmarks for kids to bring home from the library.

 

Open to grades 6-12.

No registration required.


Yo-Yo Club

Thursday May 31st

Yo-Yo Club

5:30pm-7:30pm
For the serious Yo-Yoer.
Show your tricks and meet other yo-yo enthusiasts!

No registration required.

 

Teens' Favorite Places To Go

Teens’ Favorite Places to Go

Teens’ Top Ten Booklist
A yearly list of top books chosen by teens!
http://www.ala.org/ala/yalsa/teenreading/teenstopten/teenstopten.htm

OBPL Teen Book Lists
Book lists for teens from the librarians at the Old Bridge Public Library.
http://www.oldbridgelibrary.org/teens.htm/teen_book_lists.htm

Teen Reads
THE place online for teens to talk about their fave books - and find great new titles!
http://www.teenreads.com/

Teen Ink
A monthly print magazine, website, and a book series all written by teens for teens.
http://www.teenink.com

Young Adult Review Network (YARN!)
YARN is an online magazine that posts writing both by and for teens. You can submit your work, or just enjoy reading what others have submitted! There are also sections for teen book reviews and author interviews.
http://www.yareview.net/

Pottermore
From J.K. Rowling herself, it’s a site that you can enjoy alongside the Harry Potter books.
http://www.pottermore.com/

The Hunger Games Site
Has information about the book series and the author, as well as videos and games!
http://www.thehungergames.co.uk/

Go Ask Alice!
A health Q&A Internet service. It gives readers reliable, accessible information and a range of thoughtful perspectives so they can make responsible decisions concerning their health and well-being.
http://www.goaskalice.com/

SEX ETC.
Why Wonder? The premier teen destination for real, honest sexual health information, written by teens, for teens.
http://www.sexetc.org/

An Online Sex Guide
This page has lots of links to information about sex, sexual health, and sexual education for students, parents and teachers!
http://www.datehookup.com/content-an-online-sex-ed-guide.htm

History.com
From the History Channel, the site has lots of articles and videos about people, events, places and more. (Note – teachers might not accept this website for school assignments.)
http://www.history.com/

Ben’s Guide
A site from the U.S. government that makes information about the government easily approachable.
http://bensguide.gpo.gov/

College Board
Takes you through the steps along the path to a college education. It has information for prepping for college, choosing a college, getting financial aid and more!
http://www.collegeboard.org/

College Prep Checklist
A "to do" list, aimed at elementary, middle and high school students, as well as adults, that explains how to prepare for college academically and financially.
http://studentaid.ed.gov/PORTALSWebApp/students/english/checklist.jsp

Free College & Education Information Publications
A list of FREE downloadable documents that cover topics such as getting financial aid, preparing to go to college, and different kinds of school grants and loans (plus much more). Provided by the U.S. government.
http://studentaid.ed.gov/PORTALSWebApp/students/english/publications.jsp

Student Aid on the Web
Full of information about choosing a school, applying to colleges, how to handle loans, and more. Provided by the U.S. government. Has a long list of documents you can download as well as links to useful sites.
http://studentaid.ed.gov/PORTALSWebApp/students/english/index.jsp

College.gov
A simple and straightforward approach to thinking about college. Overwhelmed by the other sites? This is a great place to start!
http://www.college.gov/wps/portal?WCM_GLOBAL_CONTEXT

College.gov on Youtube
More than 60 videos with advice from current college students, inspiration from peers and more.
http://www.youtube.com/collegedotgov

College.gov on Facebook
Has weekly tips, info and links, as well as videos.
http://www.facebook.com/college.gov

FAFSA Online
Official site of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/

 

 

Revised:5/17/12