Teen and Young Adult Programs at the Westwood Public Library
About the Teen and Young Adult Section at
Westwood Public Library
Our Teen, Tween, and Young Adult Programs at The Westwood Public Library are designed to support the interests and needs of our local teenagers. We offer a wide range of borrowing services, programs, and engaging events to help you learn, connect, and grow in a welcoming community space.
Events Designed for Teens
At The Westwood Public Library, we pride ourselves on offering local events for teens that are educational, fun, and designed to help develop essential life skills. We encourage teens to join us for any of our upcoming programs, where they can engage with their community, build new skills, and enjoy meaningful experiences. For more information about upcoming teen events, please contact us at 201-664-0583 or visit us at 49 Park Avenue, Westwood, NJ 07675.
Teen Book Reviews
Check out the reviews written by local teens and junior library volunteers! Whatever you like to read, these reviews can help guide you in choosing your next book. Browse through their recommendations and discover your next read!
The Crucible by Arthur Miller: Reviewed by Jiya Dobariya
Maus by Art Spiegelman: Reviewed by Jiya Dobariya
Beholder by Ryan La Sala: Reviewed by Jiya Dobariya
The Rule Of One: Reviewed by Abi Williams
The Outsiders: Reviewed by Abi Williams
The Things They Carried: Reviewed by Jiya Dobariya
Flip the Script: Reviewed by Jiya Dobariya
A Raisin in the Sun: Reviewed by Jiya Dobariya
How We Fall Apart: Reviewed by Jiya Dobariya
The Hunger Games: Reviewed by Grace Harrahy
The Second Summer of The Sisterhood: Reviewed by Emmaline Connelly
COLLEGE RESOURCES
COLLEGE BOARD - College Board helps more than seven million students prepare for a successful transition to college through programs and services in college readiness and college success — including the SAT and the Advanced Placement Program. The organization also serves the education community through research and advocacy on behalf of students, educators and schools www.collegeboard.org/
COLLEGE SCORE CARD - A database provided by the U. S. Department of Education. Search and compare colleges and find the right one for you. collegescorecard.ed.gov/
Are you looking for ways to make college more affordable? Check out our collection of Scholarship books. Reserve books HERE
Scholarship Search Services (Usually require free registration)
Big Future: College Board
Information about applying for financial aid. Includes a free scholarship search.Find Scholarships: Fastweb.com
Information about financial aid, scholarships, loans, and colleges.Scholarships: Petersons.com
Scholarship search includes survey for grantseeker that matches answers with scholarship opportunities.CareerOneStop Scholarship Search - US Dept. of Labor
Search more than 7,500 scholarships, fellowships, grants, and other financial aid award opportunities.Scholarships.com - Scholarship Directory
Search this scholarship directory by state, academic major and other criteria. Registration is not required when using the scholarship directory.
Popular Teen Podcasts
Best for Students and New Grads: The College Investor
Stuff You Missed in History Class: If you’re a history buff, (and, even if you’re not), you’ll find yourself totally immersed in all the cool historic non-fiction stories and documentaries you’ll hear on Stuff You Missed in History Class. Most of the stories you’ll hear are stories you’ve never heard before, which is pretty cool. And, chances are, you’ll be so enthralled you won’t even realize you’re learning.
Mentors for Teens: The Mentors for Teens podcast offers teens the best tips, advice, and guidance designed to help them land a spot in their dream college along with tips on how to secure a scholarship and keep student debt to a minimum. In addition, they bring in a variety of guest speakers including college admission officers, college consultants, financial advisors, parenting experts, scholarship experts, current elite college students and more!
Online Resources for Teens
Hoopla offers numerous benefits for library users by providing easy access to a wide variety of digital content directly on your device. With Hoopla, you can find ebooks, audiobooks, movies, music, and more all in one convenient location.
Users can download up to 5 titles per month per library card, allowing for flexible and diverse consumption of materials. This makes Hoopla an excellent resource for discovering new books, enjoying entertainment, or conducting research.
NoveList is a valuable resource available to patrons with a library card number from the Westwood Public Library. It offers expertly curated book recommendations tailored to your reading preferences, making it easier to discover new titles across various genres.
Libby by Overdrive offers numerous benefits for library patrons. By downloading the app to your device, you can conveniently borrow ebooks, eaudio books, magazines, and more from the Westwood Public Library’s digital collection. This makes accessing a wide range of materials easy, anytime and anywhere.
Craftsy is accessible through your Libby account under the "Extras" section. It offers over 2,000 premium classes, videos, and bonus materials designed to help you learn new skills with detailed, step-by-step instructions led by industry professionals. The platform includes hundreds of downloadable patterns and recipes, exclusive live streaming instructor events. This is offered through the libby app.
Join the Junior Friends of the Westwood Public Library
If you made it this far, you must really love our Library. Consider joining the Junior Friends of the Westwood Public Library to help support local events and fundraising efforts. Your involvement can make a meaningful difference in enhancing library programs and resources for the entire community. To learn more about how to join and participate, visit or contact the library at 49 Park Avenue, Westwood, NJ 07675, or call 201-664-0583 or visit our Friends of the Library page.