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 My son/daughter isn't actually a teen yet, but is in middle school. Can he/she be part of WTPL's teen programs?
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 We use "teen" as our general term for "young adults." Any teen or young adult in grades 6 and up are welcome to attend our teen events and programs.
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For what ages are the books in your Young Adult collection geared? |
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Books in this area range in interest level from middle school through high school age teens (or from ages 12 through 18). Reading levels of Young Adult books will range from below middle school reading levels to middle and high school levels to adult levels.
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My son/daughter is a picky reader. How can I find books that will appeal to him/her. |
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Try some of the book lists that we have available in the Teen Section and online in our "Books & More" section of the website. Also, come in and we'll help you!
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Is there a summer reading program available for teens? |
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Yes, we have a Teen Summer Reading program created especially for young adults in grades 6 and up. More details are available on our website and at the library.
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Are there any programs available for teens at WTPL? |
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We have monthly teen programs that are open to any young adult in grades 6 and up. This month's events can be found on the calendar page of this website. Our Teen Advisory Group (T.A.G.) meets the first Tuesday of every month at 7:00 to plan other teen programs and events at the library (more information is available on our T.A.G. page). We have a monthly Middle School Book Group and, starting in August 2007, a monthly High School Book Group. Other teen events are scheduled throughout the month. Check our calendar for more details.
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Is there a way to be updated regularly about teen programs and events? |
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Yes, you or your teen (or both!) can sign up to be part of our teen e-mail list. You will be e-mailed regularly about teen related programs, events, and other information. Signing up for this e-mail list is the way to receive the most information about teen happenings at WTPL. To sign up, email rizzo@main.morris from the e-mail address with which you would like to join. Include if the e-mail address is yours or your teen's e-mail and the corresponding name.
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Do you have any information about Internet Safety (MySpace, blogs, chat, etc) and teens? |
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Yes, here is a list of useful websites for both you and your teen:
BlogSafety.com
A forum where parents, teachers, teens, and others can discuss blog, social networking, and internet safety.
http://www.blogsafety.com
Center for Safe and Responsible Internet Use
Includes strategies to help young people use the internet safely, effectively, and responsibly.
http://csriu.org/index.html
CommonSense
A media review website.
http://www.commonsensemedia.org/
Cyberbullying
A website designed to help create awareness and prevention of cyberbullying and cyberbullies.
http://cyberbully.org/
Find Good Sites Fast
Tricks & tips for finding good websites.
http://www.ala.org/ala/yalsa/yalsamemonly/findgoodsites.pdf
Help Teens to Become Savvy Surfers
A guide to assist teens in becoming better Internet users.
http://www.ala.org/ala/yalsa/yalsamemonly/savvysurfers.pdf
The Internet Survival Guide for Parents
A look at the five major activities teens do online.
http://www.commonsense.com/internet-safety-guide/
i-safe
An Internet Safety Education website.
http://www.isafe.org/
NetLingo: The Internet Dictionary
An online dictionary of Internet terms.
http://www.netlingo.com
SafeTeens.com
A website designed to teach both parents and teens how to stay safe online.
http://www.safeteens.com/
StaySafe.org
An online safety website that includes sections for teens, parents, teachers, and others.
http://www.staysafe.org/
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