Teen Stuff

The Young Adult area of the library contains fiction materials for teens in 6-12th grades. Additionally, graphic novels, magazines, and Morris schools' textbooks are located in this section. Young Adult audiobooks and nonfiction are incorporated into the adult department and are identified by a "YA" or "Teen" sticker on the spine.

Teens in 6th grade to age 18 may access library computers with a completed parental permission form on file. These forms are available at the front desk at the library.

Teens may drop-in for the weekly Teen Writing Group on Tuesdays at 6:00 PM. Come meet other teens who love to write!

There is a monthly CoffeeHouse where Teens can share writing, including Poetry, Songs, or Stories. Enjoy refreshments and get positive feedback from other teens in a relaxed atmosphere. Watch the Events calendar for the next date and time.

We offer a Summer Reading Club during the summer months for those teens who enjoy reading and like to be involved in different activities and programs.

Teens that would like to be involved in planning events and programming for teens at the library can join the Teen Advisory Group. The group will meet once a month.

For more information, please call the library at (815) 942-6880.

College & Jobs

Preparing for College

U.S. Department of Education: College Preparation Handbook
CollegeView's Prepare for College: Planning Ahead Pays Off
CollegeView's How to Prepare for the College Transition
U.S. Department of Education: Federal Student Aid
FAFSA Application and Information
BrainTrack- Browse colleges by state or alphabetically
For general college information, check the 378 nonfiction ranges
For college ratings and guides, check the 378.73 nonfiction range
For scholarships and financial aid, check the 378.3 nonfiction range

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Just for Fun

Games

Qwerty Warriors 2 (Requires Flash player)
Word Vine (Requires Flash player)
Sudoku (Requires Flash player)
Simon Says (Requires Flash player)
Crashdown (Requires Flash player)

Entertainment

Social

Teen Advisory Group

Join M.A.P.L. T.A.G.!

The Morris Area Public Library has formed a Teen Advisory Group. If you would like to be a part of planning programs and events for the library, suggesting new materials, books, movies, music cds, magazines, AND collect your community service hours, call or visit the library and sign up for M.A.P.L. T.A.G.! The group meets once a month.