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Events | Volunteer Opportunities | What to Read | Research and Homework
Join the youth-only Discord - open 24/7. Check our schedule above for events. Users must be ages 13-18.
Find and follow us on our Instagram page for the latest event updates, book lists, and more!
Review books or movies that you loved (or hated) for community service hours. For each 250-300 words review, you can earn up to 4 volunteer hours! Successful reviews will be posted to our blog.
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Have your voice heard and help the library buy books and influence library programs for teens with the YOUth Action Council.
Beautify the Mary JL Black Reading Garden by planting, weeding, and watering flowers in the garden.
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Knit or crochet hats or scarves for those in need to earn volunteer hours.
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Plan, film and star in videos created for our YOUth Instagram (@tbplyouth)
Not sure what to read next? We can help! Check out YOUth Read for booklists, online resources, our newest YA releases and more!
The library has many resources for research, primary/secondary sources, and assignments. If you need help you can always Just Ask Us!
Secondary Sources (and Citations!) and Finding Reliable Resources
- Get help finding reliable secondary sources, figuring out what they are, and learning how to cite them.
Online Research
- Use our online databases to find reliable, peer-reviewed information.
- All databases can be accessed in the library, or on personal devices with a library card and PIN.