SAT TEST PREP

The SATs are fast approaching for many juniors and seniors and the library has a plethora of great resources to help students prepare for the big day. Whether you need help with the math, critical reading, or writing we've got you covered.

If you're not sure where to start try one of these comprehensive workbooks:

• Cracking the SAT 2012 by Adam Robinson
• McGraw-Hill's SAT Workbook by Christopher Black
• Peterson's Master the SAT 2012 by Phil Pine

If books aren't your thing, don't fret! Your Frederick County Library card gets you access to the online Testing and Education Reference Center where you can take up to three free online practice tests, and you can access the Testing and Education Reference Center from home by following the link above and entering your library card number when prompted. If you create an account you can even save your results so you can analyze your scores and find out where you need to focus your efforts.

If you need help with the essay writing and multiple-choice grammar questions don't limit yourself to only books with SAT in the title. We've got a wonderful selection of writing and grammar books: 

• Eats, Shoots & Leaves: The Zero Tolerance Approach to Punctuation by Lynne Truss
• Grammar Girl's 101 Misused Words You'll Never Confuse Again by Mignon Fogarty
• Grammar Girl's Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing by Mignon Fogarty
• English Grammar for Dummies by Geraldine Woods
• Painless Grammarby Rebecca Elliott

For additional titles and to find out more about all the wonderful SAT test prep resources available via your Frederick County Public Libraries please call or visit us. We'd love to help you!

Submitted by Tracey Carter

Library Associate II - Teen Services, Walkersville Branch 

Many teens have experience explaining new technologies to adults. But that doesn't mean teens know everything about new gadgets. Teens and parents are invited to attend an informative session on using e-books and e-readers. Held on Saturday, November 5 at 2:30 pm in the C. Burr Artz Public Library, this program will offer hands-on help in using the Maryland Digital E-Library Consortium, a statewide cooperative that offers electronic books and audiobooks. A variety of devices, such as tablet computers and e-readers, will be available for attendees to try.

Registration is required for this program. You can register by calling the C. Burr Artz Library at 301-600-1630, option 4, or you can register online through the Events Calendar.

Submitted by Melissa Rabey

Teen Librarian, C. Burr Artz Public Library