Teens

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Stay well and stay connected! Our staff share ideas and inspiration.

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Monthly Spotlight

Each month we have new videos, activities and teen stories to engage, enlighten and inform.

Career Explorations featuring Columbus Community Members

Gain insight and advice from local professionals talking about their career path, why they love their job and the impact they have on the community.

First Jobs – Memorable Moments and Life Lessons. Learn More →

First Jobs – Library Staff Members’ First Jobs. Learn More →

First Jobs – Elevator Pitch.  Learn More →

Career Explorations: Elevator Pitch. Watch Now →

ACT/SAT: What You Need to Know

We talked with a representative from the Princeton Review about the differences between ACT and SAT. Watch Now →

Been There, Done That: Teens Share Their ACT and SAT Experiences. Learn More →

ACT: Strategies to Raise Your Score. Learn More →

BESA: Teen Volunteer Opportunities

We talked with a BESA representative about how teens can volunteer to become more involved in their community. Watch to learn all about it. Watch Now →

BESA: Find Your Volunteer Opportunity Learn More →

In Their Own Words: Library VolunTeen, Carlos Learn More →

In Their Own Words: Library VolunTeen, Tryphena Learn More →

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Teen Projects

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Great Reads for Teens

Among the Beasts & Briars

Poston, Ashley

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Burn

Ness, Patrick

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Chasing Lucky

Bennett, Jenn

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Cinderella Is Dead

Bayron, Kalynn

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Concrete Rose

Thomas, Angie

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The Daughters of Ys

Anderson, M. T.

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Firekeeper's Daughter

Boulley, Angeline

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The Inheritance Games

Barnes, Jennifer

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Lore

Bracken, Alexandra

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The Project

Summers, Courtney

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Scarlet Witch

Robinson, James

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Sea Witch

Henning, Sarah

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    HelpNow provides 24-hour access to study tools and test preparation for students.

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