TEENS!
TAKE UP SPACE!
Welcome to the Teen Space at the Altadena Library! Here we celebrate freedom, wonder, empathy, and justice. Our YA collection exists between Altadena Library at Loma Alta Park and Bob Lucas Memorial Library & Literacy Center. Each location has a mini teen corner or book shelves that has various activities and giveaways that are teen-centered (often suggestions from teens, just like you!)
Follow @AltadenaTeens on Instagram for updates from the Teen Librarian, programs, local resources for teens, and more!
School Resources
Whether you need assistance with homework, research, or finding tutoring options in the area, we are here to help. Our Teen Librarian can help you find any study tools or books you need.
You can also explore some of these digital resources! All you need is your library card to sign in and get started!
Get Free Online Help with Brainfuse
One-to-one homework help from live, online tutors
An online Writing Lab with specialists to help you produce better letters, term papers, and reports
Tutoring in all core subjects (grades 3-12), including Math, Science, Social Studies, and English/Language Arts
State-aligned skill-building lessons
Teen Volunteer Program
We invite all teens 13-18 in the Altadena area to become part of our teen volunteer program. Volunteer hours qualify for school service requirements, and you get to be a part of our incredible Altadena Library team!
Here’s how easy it is to join.
All new volunteers must fill out our online application.
After you have filled out the form, you will receive an email with instructions on how to complete the Teen Volunteer Program Orientation.
Once you have completed orientation (during the school year: hosted every 3rd Thursday of the month from 5-5:30 p.m. & during the summer: use the form below to schedule a 1-on-1 orientation), we will provide you with access to the volunteer schedule and the shift request form. Some shifts can accommodate unlimited volunteers, while others have a capacity. We use a schedule to ensure that everyone gets as many hours as possible.
Stop by the Teen Space or drop us a note to learn more about the volunteer program.
Other Research Tools for Teens
Biography in Context: Get credible information on the world’s most influential people throughout human history. Search for people based on name, occupation, nationality, ethnicity, birth/death dates, and/or gender.
Points of View: Find materials from all viewpoints, including leading political magazines, newspapers, radio and TV news transcripts, over 1,300 essays, and more!
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100 Books Club for ALD Teens Challenge!
Welcome to Altadena Library District's 100 Books Club for ALD Teens! Your goal is to read 100 books before you graduate from high school. Once you register, come by to pick up your registration prize as well as the analog booklet to keep track of your reading! Prizes will be rewarded for registering and after reading 25, 50, 75, and 100 books. Additionally, bonus prize for completing 5 book reviews - you will receive a sticker set.
Why should I participate?
High school is a busy time with schoolwork and all sorts of activities. Reading can be a great way to slow down, be present, and have an incentive to read consistently!
Which books do I read?
Read any books you want – paper books, eBooks, graphic novels, Mangas, even audiobooks count! (school assigned reading also counts!) If you’d like suggestions for specific titles, check out our suggestions in the booklet or just ask the Teen Librarian!
I finished the 100 Book Challenge! Can I do it again, starting from the beginning?
That’s amazing! Due to limited prizes, all teens may only participate in this reading challenge once, but we encourage you to keep reading!
Sign up for this challenge here!
ALD Teen Book Reviews
Don't take a librarian's word for it - read a book review for a YA book FROM a Teen! As a Teen Volunteer, you can also get volunteer hours for submitting Book Reviews. To find out more, please apply to the Teen Volunteer Program. We will keep adding Teen Book Reviews as we get them so make sure to come back!
