Activities Just For Teens

at the Smoot Library

We are looking to fill a TAB (Teen Advisory Board). If you are interested please check out the Adobe .pdf link below.

Teen Advisory Board

What Do We Have at the Library for Teens?

 ü Young People’s Fiction from the newest releases to old favorites, plus staff

    on hand to advise what you might enjoy reading next

 ü Graphic Novels and Manga, including the following series:

o   Bleach

o   DC Comics

o   Deathnote

o   Fruits Basket

o   Graphic Classics

o   Marmalade Boy

o   Mars

o   Marvel Comics

o   Naruto

o   Vampire Night

o   Vertigo Comics

o   W. Juliet

o   And more!

   ü Events and Programs

o   Check our website, sign and newsletters for details.

 

ü Magazines and Newspapers, including:

o   Allure

o   ESPN

o   Glamour

o   Justine

o   Rolling Stone

o   Seventeen

o   Shonen Jump

o   Sports Illustrated

o   Teen Ink

o   Teen Vogue

o   Vibe

o   Vogue

 ü Coming Soon:

o   Teen Booklists (What Should I Read Now?)

o   Teen Advisory Board- be heard at Smoot!

o   Library expansion featuring a new teen zone!

ü Homework Resources, both online and in our reference, adult, and YP non-fiction collections

 ü College Resources

o   FAFSA and Financial Aid Forms

o   College Test Prep Materials

 

Links for Teens

Any links to other websites are suggested as possible sources of more information. L.E. Smoot Public Library is not an agent for, and does not recommend or endorse for any purpose, any person or product referred to in any of these linked websites.

Books and Reading

Teen Reads

Here you’ll find all things teen read-related, including lists of books-turned-movies and reviews by and for teens.

Teen Ink

A magazine available in print and online entirely written by teens.

Reading Rants

Reviews of the latest Young Adult books and lists of can’t miss reads such as “Historical Fiction for Hipsters: Stories from the Past That Won’t Make You Snore!”

Guys Read

Founded by author Jon Scieska, this site features “books and stuff” for guys.

Your Future

College Board

Petersons

Princeton Review

All three of the above include college searches and information on preparing for college.

U.S. Department of Education Financial Aid

College is expensive. The site shows you ways to pay for it.

Virginia Education Wizard

Virginia Colleges and Universities

Public or private? Near or far? These sites help you sort out your college options.

Occupational Outlook Handbook

This site outlines the training, earnings and job prospects for every possible career.

Student Jobs from USA Jobs

Jobs and advice from the U.S. government.

My Future

Not sure which path to choose-career, college or military? This site sorts out your options.

Today’s Military

Everything you need to know about a future military career.

Virginia Career View

Games, workshops, quizzes, contests- all leading the way to your ideal job.

 

Volunteerism and Activism

Do Something

Volunteer Match

These sites offer opportunities to make a difference in your community in a variety of ways.

Youth Noise

Act now to positively influence your community with the activism and volunteering information found on this site.

Homework Help

Easy Bib

Easy Bib generates bibliographies for all your projects in a snap.

Ref Desk

Virtual reference resources for all your research needs.

Internet Public Library

Reputable resources chosen by librarians for almost any subject imaginable.

Community Links

King George County Schools

King George County

King George YMCA

King George Parks and Recreation

For questions or comments about Teen Services, contact Youth Services Librarian Natalie Frost at ysl1@smoot.org