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Posted on Tue, October 27, 2020 - 08:00pm
Practice self-love and take care of yourself with some YOGA! Check out the links below to get started! https://yogawithadriene.com/yoga-for-teens/  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6kJgTouHHeE
Category: Youth Services, Teen
Tags: Resources, Teen Resources
Posted on Tue, September 29, 2020 - 08:00pm
Banned Books Week (September 27 - October 3, 2020) is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read. It spotlights current and historical attempts to censor books in libraries and schools. It brings together the entire book community — librarians, booksellers, publishers, journalists, teachers,…
Category: Youth Services, Teen
Tags: Resources, Teen Resources
Posted on Tue, September 15, 2020 - 08:00pm
School starts tomorrow, even if it looks a little different that you might have been expecting even a week ago! With all these changes in the air, now’s a good time to take a few deep breaths and just relax before the school year gets started. The Brookfield Zoo near Chicago recently debuted their…
Category: Youth Services, Teen
Tags: Resources, Teen Resources
Posted on Tue, August 18, 2020 - 08:00pm
“It’s so fluffy, I’m gonna die!!” Agnes from Despicable Me  You might find yourself saying the same thing when you check out these fun tactile crafts! Make some fluffy slime, or maybe some Rainbow Soap. Check out these links with instructions on how to make them. Start experimenting, and have fun!…
Category: Youth Services, Teen
Tags: Resources, Teen Resources, Indoor Activities
Posted on Tue, June 02, 2020 - 08:00pm
TED Talks aren't just done by adults… check out these amazing TED Talks by kids and teens! From scientists to musicians, here are 13 videos from the brilliant minds of young people, https://www.ted.com/playlists/129/ted_under_20. Who knows, maybe someday you'll present your own TED Talk! Check out…
Category: Youth Services, Teen
Tags: Resources, Teen Resources
Posted on Tue, May 19, 2020 - 08:00pm
Being a teenager is tough! Balancing all the things in your life can be stressful, but you are not alone. Many teens have the same questions, problems or concerns that you do. So if you feel like you don't have anyone you can talk to about these things, please have a look at our tailored list of…
Category: Youth Services, Teen
Tags: Resources, Teen Resources
Posted on Tue, April 28, 2020 - 08:00pm
This school year isn’t ending the way we all hoped it would, but it will end soon enough. Do you already know what you want to do when you leave high school? Whether you do or don’t, you can check out these free online college courses to get a feel for what to expect in college and find out what…
Category: Youth Services, Teen
Tags: Resources, Teen Resources
Posted on Tue, April 14, 2020 - 08:00pm
Need some more study tools while you're stuck at home? WGBH has created a Distance Learning Center that has multiple lessons for grades 9-12 including Science, English Language Arts, Social Studies, and Math. Check them out here. If you’re working with limited internet access, you can watch many of…
Category: Youth Services, Teen
Tags: Resources, Teen Resources
Posted on Tue, March 31, 2020 - 08:00pm
Looking for something to do while stuck inside? Need something to read? Check out Teen Book Cloud, an online database with ebooks, audio books, and even graphic novels! Including classics like Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, Little Women, Pride and Prejudice, and numerous Shakespeare plays.…
Category: Youth Services, Teen
Tags: Resources, Teen Resources