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Teens

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Parental Teen Read Week Tips: at home

  • Set aside time each day for the family to read
  • Give books or magazine subscriptions to your teen as a gift or reward
  • Share your favorite book with your teen
  • Go online with your teen to learn about new books or authors
  • Use the YALSA’s free Teen Book Finder app
  • Host a book discussion group
  • Build an in-home library (thrift stores and yard sales offer an inexpensive way to do that)
  • Listen to audiobooks on trips
  • Create a cozy reading corner somewhere in your home
  • Use meal time to talk about books that you’re reading
  • Parents and caregivers can be role models by making time to read, too
  • Incorporate reading into teen chores, such as reading a recipe when cooking, reading instructions for how-to projects, reading sales fliers to develop a shopping list, and more

 

For more information, visit www.ala.org/teenread.

Research Databases:

Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers
Search America's historic newspaper pages from 1789-1924 or use the US Newspaper Directory to find information about American newpapers published 1690-present. A great resource for primary historical records!

Encyclopedia Britannica Library Edition

Britannica Library for children, young adults and adults. Search encyclopedia articles as well as magazines, web sites, and videos. You can also explore primary sources, a dictionary, and the Year in Review.

Explora Secondary Schools (EBSCO)

Research for middle school and high school students: search for your subject or browse topics such as arts and literature, biography, current issues, health and more. 

Opposing Viewpoints in Context (Gale)

Covers today's hottest social issues, from Offshore Drilling to Climate Change, Health Care to Immigration, includes more than 19,000 pro/con viewpoint essays.

Washington Post, Historical Newspapers 1877-1994 (ProQuest)

Browse and search complete issues; view articles, photos, ads, marriage announcements, obituaries and cartoons; print, download, and share articles and images.

Teen Advisory Boards

Teen Advisory BoardsIf you're a teen looking to get involved, make friends and learn about your community, many of our branches host Teen Advisory Boards. Find out more about these groups by stopping into your local branch!

Pictured here: Surratts-Clinton TAB

Teens events

V-aRt: Exploring Art in Virtual Reality
South Bowie
Thu, Apr 25, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Explore the intersection of art & technology in this virtual reality program. Visit museums, learn about art styles, & create your own masterpiece! Contact the branch to sign up.
TAG (Teen Action Group)
Hyattsville
Thu, Apr 25, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teens can earn service hours and help to improve the library. Join us as we work on teen-centered and community-oriented projects and programs at the Hyattsville Library.
With Pen in Hand: Poetry Plus
Bowie - Auditorium
Sat, Apr 27, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Join us for poetry readings by community writers and poets in celebration of National Poetry Month. Sign up for this "open Mic" event at the Bowie Info desk. 10 minute time limit for presenters.
Teen Advisory Board
Bowie - Conference Room
Mon, Apr 29, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Earn service hours while making your local library a great place for teens. Enjoy snacks, meet new people, become a leader!
Teen Advisory Board: Poetry Month Workshop
Greenbelt
Mon, Apr 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Earn service hours while making your local library a great place for teens. Enjoy snacks, meet new people, become a leader! Contact the branch for more information.
Teen Writers Group
Bowie
Mon, Apr 29, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teens ages 13-18 are welcome to join our Teen Writers' Group where we will explore, and express, our creativity through writing!
Chess Club
Largo-Kettering
Mon, Apr 29, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Learn to play or improve your chess game. All ages are welcome!
Chess Club
Bowie - Conference Room
Mon, Apr 29, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Learn to play or improve your chess game. All ages are welcome! Presented by Eagle Chess Academy.
Chess Club
Beltsville
Tue, Apr 30, 4:30pm - 7:00pm
Learn to play or improve your chess game. All ages are welcome!
Teen Game Night
Largo-Kettering
Tue, Apr 30, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Come play board games at the library! Bring one of your own, or play one of ours.
Crocheting and Knitting
Laurel - Large Meeting Room B
Tue, Apr 30, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Join us for an evening of crocheting and knitting. If possible, please bring your own materials due to limited supplies. No prior experience needed. All ages are welcome!
Teen Action Group
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 1
Wed, May 01, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Spend time with friends, play games, hear guest speakers, participate in discussions and engage in personal development at your library. You can earn volunteer hours for this program.
DREAM Lab: Let’s Get Lyrical
Fairmount Heights - D.R.E.A.M Lab
Thu, May 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Have fun singing or rapping your favorite tune. Feeling shy? No problem! Join us in the DREAM Lab for this fun recording session.
TAG (Teen Action Group)
Hyattsville
Thu, May 02, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teens can earn service hours and help to improve the library. Join us as we work on teen-centered and community-oriented projects and programs at the Hyattsville Library.
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