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The Library for Teens
Browse the Catalog
Find books, movies, music & more!
eBooks & More
Digital books, magazines, music, movies and more.
YOUmedia Miami
Where teens use technology, blended with creativity.
Museum Passes
Enjoy free admission to partner museums.
Book Space
Book Awards
American Library Association’s ten best books written for adults that appeal to teens.
Nonfiction for Young Adults Award
Winner and finalists represent the best nonfiction books published for teens.
Winners selected by the American Library Association as best of the year.
Sunshine State Young Readers’ Award
(Grades 6‑8)
Nominations for the best book as voted by Florida students.
Book Lists
Young Adult books from A to Z. Including videos, new releases, interviews, top lists and much more!
A “teen choice” list nominated and voted on by teens.
Monthly online book discussion group highlighting titles that explore topics such as cultural awareness, discrimination and acceptance.
Websites
Book Riot is the largest independent editorial book site in North America, and home to a host of media, from podcasts to newsletters to original content, all designed around diverse readers and across all genres.
Project Gutenberg is a volunteer effort to digitize and archive cultural works, to "encourage the creation and distribution of eBooks". Most of the items in its collection are the full texts of public domain books.
Internet Archive is a non-profit library of millions of free books, movies, software, music, websites, and more.
Type in the name of a book you like and get recommendations for similar titles!
Homework Help
Websites
Virtual reference services from a Florida librarian through live chat, texting, and email.
Student's Internet Research Guide
Separating Fact vs. Fiction
A guide for ways to search smart, check for credible sources and cite your sources.
Check out the playlists for past courses in physics, philosophy, games, economics, U.S. government and politics, astronomy, anatomy & physiology, world history, biology, literature, ecology, chemistry, psychology, and U.S. history.
Look up the meaning of a word.
HippoCampus.org is a free, core academic web site that delivers rich multimedia content on general education subjects to teachers and college professors, and their students, free of charge.
Free video tutorials for math, biology, physics, chemistry, finance and history.
MDPLS Online Homework Help & Tutoring Program
Sign‑up weekly for free one‑on‑one tutoring from certified teachers.
A collection of education videos on topics including math, social studies, psychology, science and the arts.
Databases
Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos
Spanish-language student encyclopedia.
General OneFile
Gale Cengage Learning
One-stop source for millions of full‑text articles, updated daily.
InfoTrac Student Edition
Gale Cengage Learning
Indexed and full-text magazines, newspapers, podcasts, and reference books with information on the arts, science, people, government and history.
Peterson's Test Prep
Gale Cengage Learning
Practice questions bank for math, reading and science and practice tests for various exams.
Encyclopedia, articles, learning resources, and research tools for middle school students.
World Book Online—Reference Center
Encyclopedia, multimedia, eBooks, primary sources and citation builder for high school students.
College
Books
The Complete Guide to Paying for College
Countdown to College
21 “To‑Do” Lists for High School
Fiske Guide to Colleges 2022
The K&W Guide to Colleges for Students with Learning Differences
The Ultimate Scholarship Book 2022
Websites
Learn all about the ACT including practice questions and upcoming test dates.
BigFuture by The College Board
Plan for your college future by finding colleges, exploring careers and finding ways to pay for college.
Get help paying for college with a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Florida Department of Education
Office of Student Financial Assistance
Information about student loans and state grants, scholarships & applications.
Learn all about the SAT including practice questions and upcoming test dates.
Databases
A comprehensive accreditation resource for anyone in the process of selecting a college.
LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com)
Teaching thousands of software, creative, and business skills, LinkedIn Learning tutorials are current and effective.
Peterson's Test Prep
Gale Cengage Learning
Online practice tests, prep courses and eBooks for SAT, PSAT, ACT and AP exams. Also, search for colleges and scholarship opportunities.
Peterson's Career Prep
Gale Cengage Learning
Use this database to search thousands of college and graduate school entries. Identify scholarships that meet their financial needs. Take online practice tests and use test prep eBooks to obtain your education goals.
Careers
Books
Careers
The Graphic Guide to Finding the Perfect Job for You
Girl Mogul
dream it. do it. change the world
Job U
How to Find Wealth and Success by Developing the Skills Companies Actually Need
Modernize Your Resume
Get Noticed… Get Hired
What Color is Your Parachute?
A Practical Manual for Job-Hunters and Career-Changers
Websites
Source for career information covering hundreds of occupations, describing what they do, the work environment and how to become one.
Resource for finding summer jobs and seasonal staff positions for high school and college students.
Databases
A comprehensive accreditation resource for anyone in the process of selecting a college.
LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com)
Teaching thousands of software, creative, and business skills, LinkedIn Learning tutorials are current and effective.
Peterson's Test Prep
Gale Cengage Learning
Online practice tests and eBooks for career certification exams, resume builder, and career/vo‑tech school search.
Peterson's Career Prep
Gale Cengage Learning
Use this database to search thousands of college and graduate school entries. Identify scholarships that meet their financial needs. Take online practice tests and use test prep eBooks to obtain your education goals.
Health & Relationships
Books
Gender Identity
Beyond Pronouns and Bathrooms
Life Sucks
How to Deal with the Way Life is, Was, and Will Always be Unfair
Mindfulness and Meditation
Handling Life with a Calm and Focused Mind
Positively Teen
A Practical Guide to a More Positive, More Confident You
Websites
Center for Young Women’s Health
Health information for teen girls including guides, quizzes, chats and more.
Safe space for teens to access information about healthy dating attitudes and relationships.
National Suicide Prevention Hotline
Find information for you or someone else who is in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.
CORA
Community Overcomming Relationship Abuse
Learn about healthy relationship tools, ways to identify relationship abuse, and resources available to teens.
A place for teens to find honest information and advice about health, emotions and life.
A website for teen guys about health information.
Websites
Teens 16 and older can volunteer in the library.
Volunteers 14 and older assist Camillus House with helping the poor and homeless.
Help support grieving children and families in our community. Teen volunteers help co-facilitate Bereavement Peer Support Groups.
Young adults 17‑24 with a high school diploma or GED commit 10 months to full‑time service as tutors and mentors.
Become a member and join other young people taking action.
Environmentally Endangered Lands Program
Volunteer to help protect and restore natural areas in Miami‑Dade County.
Fairchild Tropical Botanical Garden
Volunteers 16 and older can help with the horticulture, visitor services and special events programs.
Teens 14 and up are welcome to volunteer with HistoryMiami.
Marjorie Stoneman Douglas Biscayne Nature Center
Volunteers 16 and older can help with Restoration Days and Beach Clean‑ups.
Teens 16 and older can interact, teach and inspire museum visitors. Volunteers of all abilities, interests and schedules are needed.
Make a positive impact on the lives of animals. There are several ways you can help by becoming a volunteer.
Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces
Miami‑Dade County
Volunteer at one of Miami‑Dade County’s parks.
Plarning
Teens! Earn volunteer hours for school by upcycling plastic bags into plarn (plastic yarn). Please contact the Country Walk Branch Library or Pinecrest Branch Library for more information.
Volunteers 12 and older can volunteer at the ranch working with the horses or at outreach events.