Services for Teens

We welcome teens at the Library! Contact us at info@mgpl.org for more information about what we offer.

 

Get Involved

There are several ways teens can get involved at the library and around the community.

Write a book review

Love reading? Want to share your favorite books with others? Write a book review! Reviews will be featured on this page and the Library’s Goodreads page. Each review will give you 30 minutes of service hours.

Volunteer

Visit our Volunteer page to apply for open volunteer positions. Contact the volunteer coordinator Edmund Balzer at ebalzer@mgpl.org or 847-929-5115 with any questions.

 

Reading Recommendations

See our Recommendations for Teens page for staff picks, award winners, Battle of the Books, high school reading lists, and more.

Use our Book Picks forms to get a customized list of reading recommendations based on your reading preferences. 

Programs

We host book discussions, video game tournaments, ACT/SAT prep sessions, and much more. See all of our teen programs in the Event Calendar.

 

Homework Help

We have several online resources to help with homework, research, and exploration:

Help Now (Brainfuse)

Live help for kids, teens, and adults. All core subjects offered for grades 3-12. Resume and cover letter review for job hunters. Tutors available 3pm-10pm CST. App available. Check out our video walkthrough.

Scholastic Teachables

Educational support for kids in preschool through grade 8, including downloadable worksheets, lesson plans, and learning games for any subject.

Testing & Education Reference Center (Gale)

Practice tests for GED, ACT, GRE, GMAT, SAT, AP, TOEFL, citizenship, jobs, and more. Search for colleges and scholarships or use the online resume builder and career exploration tools.

World Book Student

Encyclopedia and research resource for students in upper elementary through middle school.

World Book Advanced

Encyclopedia and research resource for high-school students and adults.