Calling for Teen Volunteers!
The library needs young adults and adults ages 13 and up to serve as volunteers. Please speak to any staff member if you are interested in volunteering. Applications are available at all library locations or download an application here! Print it out, fill it out, and drop it by the library.
Interested in joining the Teen Advisory Group? Fill out this form and bring it by the library!
Teen Websites
College Information
GoodCall – Scholarship Help
Study.com Scholarship Opportunities:
- Study.com Scholarship for African Americans
- Study.com Scholarship for Hispanics
- Study.com CLEP Scholarship for Military Members
- Study.com Scholarship for Military Spouses
- Women in Engineering Study.com Scholarship
- Women in Science Study.com Scholarship
- Women in STEM Study.com Scholarship
- 2021 Study.com Scholarship for LGBTQ Students
- 2021 Study.com Scholarship Indigenous Students
- 2021 Study.com Scholarship for Asian American & Pacific Islander Students
- 2021 Study.com STEM scholarship for Students of Color
Career Information
Career Key – How to choose a career
The Mint–manage money & increase savings
Online Library Science Degree Programs Guide
Computer Skills
Code.org – Create your own game or story!
Computer Science Student Network (CS2N) – CS2N has easy and fun activities designed to help you learn how to program
Educational Game
GeoGuessr – Explore the world and guess the place where the map lands you!
Little Alchemy – Combine elements to see what you create!
Financial Lessons for Teens 13-18
Teen Years: Investing lesson for teens.
Kids Money: A list of moneymaking ideas from parents and ideas.
Summer Jobs: 15 Great Summer Jobs for Teens
Financial Lessons for College Students
Practical Money Skills: High schoolers learn about relevant financial skills like managing salary, buying a car, and avoiding debt.
Stock and Bonds: The basics.
Financial Literacy for Students
Homeschooling Information
Homeschooling Resources for Jackson County Residents
Homework Help
Guide To Library Research (Choosing A Topic)
Readers’ Advisory
Eliot Rosewater Indiana High School Book Award
YALSA’s Booklists and Book Awards page
Recommended Books For Grades 7-12
Seventh Grade
Seventh Grade Recommended Reading List in Title Order
7th Grade Recommended Summer Reading
Eighth Grade
Eighth Grade Recommended Reading List in Title Order
8th Grade Recommended Summer Reading
Ninth Grade
Tenth Grade
Eleventh Grade
Twelfth Grade
Twelfth Grade Recommended Reading List
Current Events/Music/Design
Online NewsHour Extra: News For Students