Teens

EVENTS

Teen D&D is coming back to the library, with Session 1 on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 2pm in the Teen Room. Registration is required for this recurring program, and is only available for teens, with priority registration for Hamilton Township Public Library card holders.

Summer Reading is just around the corner! Stay tuned! Registration begins June 15!

Want to be the first to know about what’s new in the Teen Department? We have new email lists specifically for Teen Updates and Events, Teen Volunteers, and Teen Summer Reading Program – email Mx. Kat with your preferences to be added!

LINKS

100+ Video Read AloudsPresented by the Indianapolis Public LibraryALA Notable Children’s BooksThis is a list of the most creative, outstanding books published in the previous calendar year.
ALSC Book and Media AwardsClick on the name of each award to see lists of award-winning books. Archive.orgFind free public domain eBooks.
Bartleby.comFind classic books and quotations.LibrivoxFind free public domain audiobooks, or help record an audiobook!
NoveListNoveList is a reference guide for books and authors, plus reading suggestions – requires a Hamilton Township Public Library card in good standing.#OperationReadAloudFollow on Facebook for easy access to over 100 story videos, as well as links to virtual author festivals and other events.
Project GutenbergFind free public domain eBooks.Reading RantsJennifer Hubert, a school librarian, and teens review books.
Teen Book ReviewsWritten by Teens. Collected, edited, and supplemented by Kathleen Breitenbach, Teen Librarian.

ACTPrep for the ACT exam.CounselingDegreeGuide.orgCounselingDegreeGuide.org provides free tools for students and continuing learners to develop their careers in counseling, including career outlooks, state-by-state guides to licensure, and expert advice. It also provides resources for recent graduates and current counselors such as a jobs board.
FAFSAFind information about and apply for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.FastWeb!Search for scholarships.
Federal Student AidFind information about college aid.Gale Presents: Peterson’s Test and Career PrepSearch thousands of college and graduate schools, identify scholarships, take practice tests, create resumes, and explore careers.
LGBTQ+ Life in College: Identity, Belonging, and SupportNational Center for Education StatisticsNavigate information about colleges.
New Jersey Department of Higher EducationNew Jersey provides information about colleges in the state.SAT Practice at Khan AcademyPractice for the SATs at Khan Academy.
SAT SuitePrep for the SAT exam.U.S. Department of EducationThe U.S. Department of Education has a variety of information about education and college prep.

Academic Search PremierAcademic Search Premier contains indexing for 8,025 publications, with full text for more than 4,500 of those titles – requires a Hamilton Township Public Library card in good standing.American Institute for Economic ResearchNavigate today’s complex economy.
Arcademics Skill BuildersPlay dozens of arcade-style games to build knowledge in math, language arts, geography and more!Background NotesThe U.S. State Department provides notes on foreign countries.
BBC Country ProfilesBritish Broadcasting Corporation profiles countries.

988 Suicide & Crisis LifelineNeed help? Get help – a resource if you or someone you know is in crisis.CNNCNN offers news and opinions from around the world.
Crash CourseJohn Green, Hank Green, and pals make history, astronomy, government, psychology, chemistry, and biology animated.GLSENGLSEN is the website for the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network.
It Gets Better ProjectSpeak up against hate and intolerance.National Criminal Justice Reference ServiceCriminal justice topics are arranged in an encyclopedia style for easy research.
Pew Research CenterThe Pew Research Center polls the public on a variety of issues.ProCon.orgGet both sides of the story.
RAINNSurvivors of rape, abuse, and incest can find support, and loved ones can find information.SolunaNew Jersey has partnered with Soluna to offer free mental wellness support and resources.
Teen Kids NewsTeen Kids News provides news for teens.The Trevor ProjectFind support for LGBTQ+ youth.
Yahoo! En EspañolNews en Español.Yahoo! NewsYahoo provides news, information, and current events.

Ben’s Guide to U.S. GovernmentBenjamin Franklin explains all about the U.S. government.
Environmental Protection AgencyProtect your environment.
New Jersey Department of EducationGet the best education possible.

Cambridge Dictionaries OnlineFind the word you need with these dictionaries.EBSCOhostEBSCOhost lets you search journal articles and other databases – requires a Hamilton Township Public Library card in good standing.
Information PleaseInfoPlease is an information portal.Khan AcademyLearn something new, or brush up your skills on Khan Academy!
MadSci NetworkScientists answer your questions.Merriam-Webster OnlineFind the right word with this dictionary and thesaurus.
NASA Space PlaceNASA provides information about the U.S. space program.National Council of Teachers of MathIf you need help with math, this might help.
Search the Opinions of the U.S. Supreme CourtSupreme court decisions are easy to find in this database.Wave Learning FestivalFree tutoring services–both one-on-one and group tutoring–to middle and high school students, as well as guest speaker sessions, college readiness panels for high schoolers, and general academic aid.

Aspirations 2025 (Spring Edition)A Literary and Arts Journal for Mercer County Area High School Students published by Mercer County Community College.
Astronomy Picture of the DayThe Astrophysics Science Division of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration publishes annotated astronomical images daily.
ExploraFun hands-on activities to create presented under “Try this at home.”