What's Happening at the Library for Teens

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September 2011

Greetings!

Meet Wendy Israel, teen services librarian at the Beacon Hill Branch.

I love the SPL Mobile App because it lets you access your Library account, search the catalog and find the nearest branch on the go.

Try One-Click Digital Downloads and access thousands of e-books and audiobooks and download them right to your phone.

Scan the QR code to get the app now!

Steampunk Summer's Sizzling Conclusion

"Leviathan" author Scott Westerfeld steams into town on Friday, Oct. 7, to read from "Goliath," the final book in the Leviathan series.

Jay Asher: Monday, Oct. 17

Jay Asher, author of "Th1rteen R3asons Why," visits the Greenwood Branch to talk about his not-yet-published book, "The Future of Us," co-written with Carolyn Mackler.

Your Next 5 Books

You say, "I need a good book." We say, "Ask us." Just tell us a bit about what you like (or hate!) to read. We'll send you a list of five books chosen just for you.

Ballard Teen Space E-vite

Starting in October,
the Ballard Branch invites you to our Teen Space on the first Sunday for the next three months. Snacks, music, board games, and homework supplies will be on hand.

Connect with the Library

Follow The Seattle Public Library on
Twitter @SPLBuzz.

Started by teen services librarians and teen volunteers, our Facebook page now has nearly 12,000 fans.

Featured Podcast

Do violent video games make you violent? Our teen advisers talk it out.

Featured Blog Posting

For college application information, check out this Push to Talk post.

Featured Online Resource

Learn a new language with BYKI (Before You Know It).

Free SAT Practice Test

Take a free SAT practice test and get study tips. The practice test is Sept. 17 with the follow-up session on Sept. 24. Sign up now! Priority is given to Seattle juniors and seniors and you must be able to attend both sessions.

Rainier Beach Community Center. Call the Columbia Branch at 206-386-1908 to register.

Lake City Community Center. Call the Lake City Branch at 206-684-7518 to register.

Free Homework Help

No more excuses. Homework help is everywhere, online and in your neighborhood.

Be a Teen Adviser and Earn Service Learning Credit

We need teen advisers and you need service learning credits. Write book reviews, give us feedback about Library issues that affect teens, and more. The Central Library and the Northeast and Columbia branches all need advisers this school year.

Teen Review

Read this teen's review of Jay Asher's "Th1rteen R3asons Why." And don't miss the author's visit next month!