Teen Databases & Websites

• AudioBookCloud

  AudioBookCloud is an online library collection of streaming audiobooks.
• Britannica School-Middle

  Grades 5-7. Find maps, photos, articles, and famous people and places. Compare countries and tour the U.S.A. For homework help and your curiosity.
• EBSCO eBook High School Collection

  Content that includes a selection of classic literary works, important historical documents, and general reference materials. 
• ERIC: Education Resources Information Center

  ERIC (Education Resources Information Center) is an authoritative database of indexed and full-text education literature and resources. Sponsored by the Institute of Education Sciences of the U.S. Department of Education, it is an essential tool for education researchers of all kinds.
• Explora for High Schools

  Support the high school curriculum and students’ information literacy skills with high-quality content from popular and educational sources including full-text databases, e-books and digital magazines. 
• Explora for Middle Schools

  Support the middle school curriculum and students’ information literacy skills with high-quality content from popular and educational sources including full-text databases, e-books and digital magazines. 
• Hoopla

  Web and mobile library media streaming platform for audio books, comics, e-books, movies, music, and TV. Your library card gets  you 4 borrows per month.
• Learning Express Library

  Discover this portal of instantly scored licensing, certification, and aptitude practice tests, online career preparation, skill-building and vital information for a wide variety of occupations.
• Libby by OverDrive

  eBooks and audiobooks are available to be  “checked out” for 7, 14 or 21 days from the Download Destination website, anytime and anywhere you have internet access!    Titles will automatically expire at the end of the lending period and will be deleted from your device.  You will never have late fees!  Magazines are available with unlimited access.

• Mango Languages

  Mango languages is free for all library patrons and can be accessed anywhere with an Internet connection. Each lesson combines real life situations and audio from native speakers with simple, clear instructions. The courses are presented with an appreciation for cultural nuance and real-world application by focusing on the four key elements of language learning: vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar, and culture.

  Mango offers access to 70 foreign language courses and 21 English courses taught completely in the user’s native language. In addition to traditional language courses, Mango also offers access to a variety of specialty mini courses, like Pirate, Medical Spanish and romance courses. Mango can be accessed at the library, remotely, or even on-the-go with apps for iPhone^®, Android™, Kindle^® and Nook^®.  You will be asked to enter your library card number to create an account.
• Michigan eLibrary

  Explore all the resources available through the Library of Michigan.
• Poetry & Short Story Reference Center

  Hundreds of thousands of poems, as well as short stories, biographies, and essays. Topics include the poetic forms, movements, and techniques.
• TeenBookCloud

  TeenBookCloud is an online database of eBooks and educator resources perfect for your middle school, high school, or public library. We offer a robust selection of Graphic Novels, Enhanced Novels, eBooks, classic literature, National Geographic videos, educator resources, and audiobooks. The collection is available online around the clock. No downloads, no waiting! If you can access the internet, you can be reading, watching, or listening to fantastic content.
• Universal Class

  Over 500 online continuing education courses are now available with your LTPL library card!

  • Video-based courses for patrons interested in professional or personal growth
  • Learning on your own time, at your own pace
  • Wide range of subjects, from personal finance to Yoga
  • Expert instructors giving continual feedback

ALA Teen Reading Lists
Check out these recommended lists for teen-pleasing titles available at your library and book stores.

BestColleges.com
Find the top ranked colleges for classroom and online studies, tuition rates, and programs available.

College Student Internships & Employment
College students often realize that in addition to their academic success, their future employers will expect some work experience. Internships are an excellent way for students to gain valuable work experience in their field while maintaining their course.

DrivingTests.org
These practice tests are good for the permit test, driver’s license test and the senior citizens’ refresher test. The written part of those tests at all Michigan DMV locations is the same. 

Michigan DMV Practice Test
Access a series of practice tests, designed to help you pass your Michigan Driver’s license test.

Navigating the College Career Fair
Students looking to learn more about career fairs, the benefits they offer and how to stand out among the crowd can find all this information and more in the guide above. This guide addresses the details of the college career fair, including how to navigate

Reading Rants
Book lists and reviews of out-of-the-ordinary books for teens. 

Seemore Teen Book Lists
This index was compiled from the many Young Adult-related web pages created by librarians, educators and others serving young adults.

Volunteer Match
Explore volunteer opportunities in your community.

Ziprecruiter
Search for jobs hiring in your area using ZipRecruiter’s job search engine – the best way to find a job. Find jobs hiring near you and apply with just 1 click.