Teens

Teen Closet

Posted on May 13, 2014 at 6:00 am

By Rachel E. Can you imagine having to leave your house with only the clothes on your back? This is what happens to some teens that are taken out of their homes and placed into foster care. Many of these teens also have to switch schools, since they are living in a new neighborhood. Changing […]

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Hey, what’s hoopla?

Posted on April 24, 2014 at 6:00 am

By Sheri Boggs Updated: October 10, 2019 If you’ve been on our website or in our libraries wondering what the hoopla “hoopla” is – wonder no more. hoopla is the Library District’s new streaming media service that gives you (free) access to brand new music by Nicki Minaj, Lorde, Rihanna and more, as well as […]

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Put to the Test

Posted on March 25, 2014 at 6:00 am

By Corinne W. One of your most valuable resources as you prepare for employment and college (or just try to survive high school) is the SCLD Digital Library. Testing and Education Reference Center, HelpNow, and JobNow gather all the up-to-date information you need for test and employment prep of all kinds, and lets you access it […]

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Scholarship Search Tips

Posted on January 14, 2014 at 6:00 am

By Julianne T. So you are on the downhill slide into your senior year of high school, and you have begun the application process to apply to colleges. Now the next step is to find some assistance with the cost of attending that four-year or two-year institution. Here are some tips to help you keep […]

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Where to Watch (Mostly) Free and Legal Anime

Posted on December 26, 2013 at 6:00 am

By Cindy Ulrey Can’t get enough anime? Check out some of these great resources on the web where you can legally stream anime for free! The Anime Network Watch many episodes of popular titles like Clannad, Princess Tutu, and Maid-Sama! free on your computer or iPhone/iPad app. Or watch entire series, many dubbed, with a […]

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Winter Is Coming

Posted on December 10, 2013 at 6:00 am

By Sonia G. It always takes some time for me to start enjoying winter. The other seasons? I’m right there- bring on the spring flowers, heat of summer and crisp fall air. Winter takes a little longer. Eventually I come around to the cold and snow because cold and snow mean it’s easier to make […]

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Time for a Change

Posted on November 12, 2013 at 7:00 am

By Rachel E. It seems like lots of the new books in Teen fiction in the last year are dark, futuristic and dystopian. While I love Hunger Games, and you can’t go wrong with Divergent, sometimes I enjoy a little change of pace. Or should I say, time? Lately I’ve been enjoying time-travel books, and […]

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Teens

Posted on October 14, 2013 at 12:12 pm

Welcome to our Teen blog page. This page provides resources and information for ages 13 and over. Find cool links, Homework Help, book reviews, and events just for teens. […]

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