Summer Teen Volunteering 

Our Junior Library council takes a break over the summer but there is still opportunity to volunteer.  Take a look at the attached document and then contact Librarian Denise Lester at denise.lester@westwood.bccls.org with your interest.
Click here for more details.
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     Free practice tests, ACT on Saturday
     June 26th 9 am - 1 pm and SAT Saturday
     July 24th 9 am - 1 pm. Click the image 
     to register.
     


Teen Lit Reading Club

CLICK FLYER BELOW TO REGISTER

Online Resources for Teens

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Download the app for ebooks and eaudiobooks! Set up an account with your library card and ​select BCCLS​ as your home library.
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Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, comic books, movies and more!
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Click the image for recommendations, then check www.bccls.org for downloadables! All you need is the Libby app or a Kindle!
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Still waiting to visit a college campus? Click the icon for virtual tours! Click the image below for an instructional video.
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How about studying for your driving test? Click the car above for free practice tests! Click the below image for an instructional video.
Click here for the online Driver's Manual

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!

How to request items through BCCLS
How to apply for a library card

Homework Help

​OUTSCHOOL
SMART TUTORS FREE RESOURCES
MOMETRIX
KHANACADEMY
YOUTUBE  (check out wonderwhy, numberphile, minutephysics, brightstorm, veritas prep)
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WORDS ALIVE  the quaranteens page
ARTS CONNECTION 
WIZARDING WORLD  don't miss Daniel Radcliffe reading the first chapter of Harry Potter and much more.

Gap Year Resource:

Gap Year Solutions offers virtual chat sessions for students considering taking a gap year in the fall. Click here for the link to their website.

Teen Collections

The Westwood Library makes every effort to have materials and services available to support the educational, recreational, and cultural needs of Westwood's teen population.  Please let us know if there is something missing from our collection!  Email library@westwood.bccls.org with your suggestions.