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HAVE YOU VISITED THE NEW TEEN CENTER?

Stop by to find great books, graphic novels, comic books and magazines for teens;  watch the Library’s movies on the flat screen television monitor using our wireless headphone packs; and use one of our six computers for web surfing, homework research, word processing, scanning, printing and more. 

While Adult Services Librarians are always available to assist you, look for our Roving Teen Librarian on weekday afternoons to get information on the best new books, research/homework databases, plus library programs and services for teens. 


PROGRAMS


MICHIGAN BOATING SAFETY CLASS
Monday, April 28, and Wednesday,
April 30, 6 - 9 p.m.

Registration is required; begins Monday, March 10
for residents and non-residents. Registration is open
to anyone in the State of Michigan, age 12 or older.
Offered by the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office,
Marine Safety Division.
You must attend both sessions to receive your certificate.


TEEN ADVISORY BOARD
Wednesday, May 14, 3:30 - 5 p.m.
Registration is required; call 248-642-5800, ext. 171, or visit Adult Services.

Get involved at your library! Help select books, video
games, movies, and music for the library’s collection,
plan library programs, and discuss books. All area
teens are welcome.


WANTED:  TEEN HOMEWORK COACHES

High school volunteers are needed to provide one-on-one homework coaching to students in grades 6-10 at the library.   This is an excellent opportunity for National Honor Society members or other high school students to earn community service hours and make a difference in the Bloomfield Township community.   Call 248-642-5800 ext 171, or visit Adult Services for more information. 

NEED HELP WITH YOUR HOMEWORK?

Our Teen Homework Coaches may be able to assist you.  This service is for Township residents in grades 6-10.  To request a homework coach, call 248-642-5800 ext 171, or visit Adult Services for more information. 



HOMEWORK HELP

Tutor Me!

Wait, there's more!
Homework Resources for Teens!


HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER READING LISTS

Many of the books on your school summer reading lists are available at BTPL, in a special section in the Young Adult area. Be sure to ask a librarian if you don’t find the book you need, or if you need to see your school’s reading list.


Find information on your favorite authors and lists of their works.
No Flying, No tights: Graphic Novel Reviews for Teens www.noflyingnotights.com/index2.html
Novelist

Search for authors, titles and read-a-likes.
Reader’s Club: Teen Corner Book Reviews www.readersclub.org
Teenage Angst Books www.grouchy.com/angst

What Do I Read Next?
Search by author, titles, genre and more.


Book reviews from Bloomfield Teens

Read previously submitted reviews (listed alphabetically by title)
[A-B-C] [D-E-F] [G-H-I] [J-K-L] [M-N-O] [P-Q-R] [S-T-U] [V-W-X-Y-Z]

C o o l S i t e s
Music
Movies
Health and Advice
  • Teens Health – kidshealth.org/teen Created by doctors, TeensHealth has honest, accurate information and advice about health, relationships, and growing up."
  • Teen Advice Online – www.teenadviceonline.org
  • The oldest & largest, volunteer-owned, free, Q & A archived service for teens.

Games Express Yourself
  • Diaryland – www.diaryland.com. Create and maintain a diary online.
  • Cyberteens – www.cyberteens.com -- "The leading online community for teens on the web featuring chat, games, art, writing, poetry, fiction, music, celebrity interviews, movie and product reviews, and more."
  • Teen Ink – www.teenink.com. The online version of the monthly magazine written by teens for teens.
  • Teen Writers -- www.teenwriters.net. Everything an aspiring writer needs: copyrighting services, writing tips, message boards, and more!
  • Youth Noise – www.youthnoise.com Nonprofit affiliated with Save the Children Federation, provides teens with a forum to express themselves and take action.
  • Xanga – www.xanga.com. Free blogs for teens.
 

Join the Junior Friends!

Special thanks to the Friends of the Bloomfield Township Library for their generous donations allowing us to purchase a movie license and our PS2 gaming console and games for our teen programs!

We are looking forward to meeting many new young friends of all ages. Adults are welcome at the meetings, to help our junior friends sign up for activites, or just to hear about our new group. A $5 membership fee goes to the Friends of the library fund, which supports library services here in Bloomfield Township. Please contact volunteer coordinator, Marty McGee at 642-5800 or mcgeemar@btpl.org for more information.


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