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The New Haven Free Public Library welcomes all middle and high school students to take advantage of the services designed especially for them:

• The downtown (Main) Library has a separate Young Adult area on the first floor containing fiction and non-fiction books, magazines, comics, audio books and DVD's. Computers in this area are reserved for teens. These computers have access to the Internet. Check out important information about Internet safety and take the "Know it all? quiz at Webwise.
• Reference assistance, homework help and readers advisory is available at the Young Adult desk weekdays after school. Call Sunnie at (203) 946-8130 ext. 234 for assistance.
  

Main Library Programs:

Summer 2010: Catch the finale of our summer tournament series -   Wii Wednesdays- on August 4 at the Main Library. Snacks for everyone and prizes for winners of our Super Smash Brothers Brawl tournament! Call Sunnie at (203) 946-8130 ext. 234 or e-mail Sunnie@nhfpl.org for more info.

Branch Library Programs:

Beat the Heat at the library! Programs for teens are going on at every library branch throughout New Haven this summer. Come participate in crafts including cryptic codes, cupcake decorating and more. Check out our Library events calendar for date and time information.

Rock the Boat at the Wilson branch library! Teen activities every Thursday at 4:00 pm. Make your own candy sushi, watch anime and more Call:(203) 946-2228 for more info. 

Wii Wednesdays Gamers come join ongoing video gaming programs! Follow the Wii to every library branch this summer and play MarioKart, Wii Sports, Wii Play and participate in our Super Smash Brothers Brawl tournament! Date and time information are listed on our calendar

Check out our Facebook group "YA @ the New Haven Free Public Library” to see pictures of our past events and rsvp for what’s coming up next.

Links

• High School Hub
  Primarily for high school students, this site features learning activities, an ongoing teen poetry contest, and links to national daily newspapers.
• TeenSpace at the Internet Public Library
  A site that offers information about "life, school, friends, and work." Everything from how to write a research paper and creating an A+ science project, to the history of graphic novels and how to stop procrastinating.
• Sparknotes
  An excellent website to find help with literature homework, as well as study guides for other subjects. Students can learn and practice basic skills, work on papers and study for tests.
• How Stuff Works
  Find out how stuff works - from Bluetooth technology to the Grammy awards. Great for research and reports, or to satisfy your own curiosity.
• HTML Tutorial
  Click here to access an online tutorial to make your own webpage.  Created by library volunteer Sarah Ireland.

Looking for Something Good to Read?
Bookspot
Ideal way to find information on the latest and best books for young adults. Check our online catalog to see if we may have what you're looking for.

If you have any questions, comments, or you would like to schedule a class tour, please contact Sunnie, the Young Adult Librarian at sunnie@nhfpl.org .

Revised July 27,2010