Welcome, Teens! Come in, kick back, and stay a while! You’ll find more young adult books and materials, programs, volunteer opportunities, and events than ever before! Whether reading for enjoyment or researching assignments, Mount Pleasant Public Library can help.

BOOKS AND MATERIALS

MPPL began purchasing books and materials from various young adult reading lists in 2002, and the collection is growing daily! Books and materials may be found in both the juvenile and adult sections of the library, and are usually marked with a YA spine label. Check the card catalog for locations! Several lists are also available downstairs to help in choosing books.

Local and regional newspapers and magazines are available for in-house use. Magazines of interest to young adults may be found in both areas, and include

• Seventeen
• Action and Batman Comics
• Teen People
• Motor Trends
• Ebony
• People en Español
• Sport Illustrated
• Time Magazine

Books on cassette or CD, and movies on videocassette or dvd are also available for checkout.

Reference materials are available both in the reference section and through several computer programs.

COMPUTERS

Public access computers are located on the main floor and in the Children’s Area. Reference and word processing software includes:

• Encarta Encyclopedia
• Encyclopedia Africana
• Corbis FDR
• World Atlas
• World English Dictionary
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Publisher
• PowerPoint

Texshare Databases are an excellent online resource of encyclopedias, magazines, electronic books and much more. Texshare Databases may be accessed at the library* or at home using a login and password from the library.

*Teens thru age 17 must be accompanied by an adult in order to access internet resources.

Card Catalog computers are located throughout the library.

SERVICES

Staff assistance in locating materials and information is available at the main desk and in the Youth Services Department.

Interlibrary Loans are an economical way to borrow additional resources from other libraries. Library patrons may request books and materials by completing a form at the main desk. If the book/material is available for lending, it will be shipped to our library, and may be borrowed by the patron for two weeks. The borrowing patron pays postage back to the lending library.

Assignment Alerts are intended to ensure that materials and books needed for projects and assignments will be available at the library for all students. By completing a form and giving at least two weeks notice, teachers may request that relevant items be put on temporary reserve for use at the library.

Still need something "extra" to finish up that assignment? The library's Homework First program can help! In-house reference materials, internet access*, and some basic supplies are available each Monday thru Thursday after school to assist in completing projects.

Basic supplies such as pencils, paper, scissors, etc. are provided in limited quantities. Students are encouraged to bring their own supplies.

Internet access is now available in the children's area each weekday afternoon to assist in completing assignments. Children and teens under the age of eighteen years must be accompanied by an adult in order to access the internet.

• Computers in the Youth Services area are reserved for use by children and young adults.
• Access to email accounts, online games and music, etc. is not allowed.
• Adult patrons may access the internet at computers on the main floor.
• All patrons under the age of eighteen must be accompanied by an adult when accessing the internet.

Library staff must be present in the YS area to access the internet. If, for any reason, staff is not available, computers on the main floor may be used.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Volunteer hours look great on college and employment applications… and are much appreciated at the library! Volunteer opportunities may involve as little as two hours time, or as much as a year- the choice is yours! Visit the library to find out more! Volunteers may or may not choose to join the Teen Advisory Group.

Teen Advisory Group (TAG) is a group of volunteers committed to
improving library services for teens and children.
TAG members may

• suggest books and materials for purchase
• suggest and plan events and programs for teens and children
• assist in maintaining library collections
• help prepare craft materials for storytime and programs
• assist children in locating materials and information
• and much more

See the TeenStuff! Calendar for specific dates and information.

EVENTS AND PROGRAMS

Summer Programs at the library are for everyone, including teens. Great books, craft sessions, prize drawings, and more are offered at the library.

• Summer Fun Kick-Off Party
  Kick-off a great summer with a day long party at the library! Come in to register for summer programs and stay for skits, games, crafts, prize drawings, and more.
• Reading Program (0-18 years)
  Take time to read! Earn coupons for free ice cream, pizza, and more by reading a few minutes every day.
• Prize Drawings (0-18 years)
  Win a night at the movies, an activity kit, a shopping spree, or one of many other prizes! To enter, read at least three hours each week and present your time card at the Summer Program desk. One girl and one boy will win each week.
• BubbleMania Event
  Bubble wands, bubble bombs, body bubbles, and more! Join library staff and volunteers at Caldwell Park for a day of family fun.
• Red, White, and Blue Carnival
  Join library staff and volunteers as we celebrate America with games, temporary tattoos, face painting, balloons, and more!
• Free Performances
  Free shows and performances presented by both regional and local talents are sure to please the entire family. Past appearances include musicians, jugglers, magicians, scientists, and more!
• TeenStuff! Crafts
  Weekly craft sessions for teens and tweens (ages 12-18 years) include great crafts, book discussions, snacks, and just hanging out! Folded scrapbooks, tie-dyed t-shirts, beaded jewelry, freaky flip-flops, henna tattoos, and journal jars are a few crafts we've sampled so far!
• End of Summer Splash!
  Wrap up summer programs with a splash! Each child participating in summer programs and their caregiver may attend a private pool party at Dellwood Pool.
• Locked in the Library
  Volunteer work pays off! Teens may earn an invitation to spend the night in the library by doing volunteer work and participating in summer programs. Prize drawings, pizza, movies, crafts, snacks, music, and games add to up to a fun-filled night!

TeenStuff! Programs and Such Calendar

No special events this month.