Teen Department

Book Recommendations

Different links for reader advisory, book recommendations, and more.

Read With Libby

Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, and more from your local library for free! Libby is the newer library reading app by OverDrive, loved by millions of readers worldwide! Simply login with your library card and enjoy! App available for Apple and Android devices!

What Should I Read Next?

A readers’ advisory database designed to help you find your next favorite book.

The StoryGraph

An alternate to Goodreads that provides a more varied array of promoted books.

Goodreads

Create an account to keep track of what you’re reading, set yearly challenges, and find book recommendations and reviews.

Fantastic Fiction

Get complete list of authors’ works, series books in order, and more.

NoveList Plus

A database of books compiled by reading librarians.

Homework Help

Live tutoring, writing lab, SAT/ACT prep, peer reviewed articles, and more.

Brainfuse

Virtual live homework help, writing lab, language center, test prep, and more.

MasterFile

Browse peer reviewed, scholarly articles. Perfect for paper writing.

HippoCampus

Explore over 7000 free videos in 13 subject areas.

Discovery Education

Digital textbooks and education resources.

Lovetoknow

This website has a little bit of everything: from useful how-tos to homework help.

Writing Tools

For all your essay needs.

Citation Machine

A citation generator for both APA and MLA formats. There is also a paper checking system which will check your paper for grammar and plagiarism.

Plagiarism Checker

Plagiarism checking system that assists you with rewrites, allows you to share your paper, and even download the final report.

Plagiarism Checking Article

This is a great article which discusses several different plagiarism checking websites along with the pros and cons of each.

WorksCited4U

Bibliography generator.

Purdue Owl

Writing information, citation and research help, tips to avoid plagiarism, grammar, punctuation…you name it and Purdue Owl has it.

College Planning Information

Check out our links and resources on SAT/ACT prep, scholarships, college applications, and more.

College Now

Licensed school guidance counselors are available to assist with college applications, admissions interviews, essay writing, and FASFA help from 2-11pm (Monday-Thursday). Library card number required.

FAFSA

Apply for federal financial aid.

Campus Tours

Interactive virtual campus tours and maps.

College Board

Provides SAT & ACT test dates and deadlines, the ability to check for testing center closings, and how to interpret your SAT/ACT scores.

SUNY.edu

Complete campus list of all SUNY schools & more.

Vocational Schools Database

A database for all vocational, trade, and technical schools.

Common App

Easy application process for whatever school you’re interested in.

ACT.org

Registration for the ACT, along with various resources and test prep information.

Magoosh ACT Practice Test

Free ACT practice test with answers and explanations. PDF Download. SAT practice test also available through Magoosh.

Kahn Academy SAT Practice Test

Free SAT practice. Registration required.

Financial Aid Scholarships

A list of all different kinds of scholarships through the financial aid department.

College Scholarships

A different listing of scholarships, also provides information on choosing a major, earning an online degree, choosing a career, and more.

Fast Web Scholarship Search

Free registration required. Helps you apply and manage your list of scholarships.

Higher Education Services Scholarships

New York State scholarships.

Resume Writing

Use these links to learn all you need to know about writing a top-notch resume.

Balance Careers Resume Writing Tips

An article that goes over basic resume tips and recommendations on how to have a top-notch resume.

Zety Resume Writing

Discusses various resumes, how they should be written, and why it matters. Examples provided.

Resume Genius

An easy breakdown on how to write a resume and what to put on it. Also gives template examples.

Resume Templates for Google Docs

25+ unique resume templates for Google Docs to help you stand out from the crowd.

Career Information

Looking for a job? Thinking about what career path you’d like to take in the future? There’s links for that too.

Career Test

Using type theory, this website determines what career may be best suited for you. Note: registration is free but required to take the test.

Career Search

A breakdown of different career clusters including majors, careers, and industries within each cluster.

NYS Explore Your Career

New York State specific career cluster resource.

NYS Labor Laws for Minors

How many hours can you legally work? What kind of break should you get? This website has all of your legal questions concerning your job.

Career Cruising

A self-exploration and planning program which helps people of all ages achieve their potential in school, their career, and their life. Registration is free but required.

Community Service

Check out our community service/volunteer options.

Write a Book Review

Click the link to write your own book review. Reviews will be checked by a librarian before being published. Each book review is worth 1 hour of community service. Certificate of hours will be emailed to you or you can pick it up at the library.

Complete a Take & Make

Register and complete a teen take & make project and send a picture of the completed take & make to sgarcia@silibrary.org for 2 hours of community service.

Teen Crisis Information

If you or someone you know is in trouble, here are some resources to help.