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Library Hours:

Monday 10-5:30
Tuesday 10-9
Wednesday 10-9
Thursday 10-5:30
Friday 10-5:30
Saturday 10-5:30
Sunday - Closed

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Welcome to Teenburgh!

Services for Young Adults age 12-18

Call, Email or Blog the Teen Services Librarian
Kate Colquitt at (914) 721-8224,
at greenteen@greenburghlibrary.org
or Teen Talk Blog

Teen Tech Links

Teen Programs and Events

Please join our Teenburgh Advisory Group.

Help choose our programs and events by joining the Teenburgh Advisory Group! It all can be done by e-mail and is very easy! For more information contact Kate Colquitt at 721-8224 or just e-mail her at greenteen@greenburghlibrary.org

To sign up for email reminders you need a free google account. Sign up here. Please note: Use your email address when signing up to receive emails to your current email account.

Teen Book Sites

Young Adult Books in Sequels and Series:
Which book in a series comes next? Find out here
CliffsNotes Study Guides
SparkNotes Study Guides
Shmoop Literature

Teen College Bound Links

College Navigator : This National Center for Education Statistics site is a great place to start your college search.
Federal Student Aid: Find information from the U.S. Department of Education, including the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) process and online application. Also available in Spanish.
CollegeBoard.com: Find test dates for SAT I, SAT II, and AP exams, and register online. Also, search for colleges and calculate financial aid.
Peterson's Planner: Search for the right college for you and find information about educational programs at all levels.
Regents Examinations: See recent New York State regents examinations.
Occupational Outlook Handbook: For hundreds of different jobs, the United States Department of Labor tells job descriptions, required training and education, earnings and working conditions.
CollegeNet: Find the college that is right for you.
CollegeView: Search for the right college for your education.
Unigo.com: College reviews by college students for prospective students.
National Association for College Admission Counseling [NACAC]
Independent Educational Counsultants Association [IECA]

Homework Help

Kids and teens from Kindergarten through 12th grade can get immediate help from qualified tutors with their Greenburgh library card. Live Homework Help is the online tutoring service from Tutor.com that connects students to expert tutors in math, science, social studies and English via the Internet.

This free service allows children to receive homework help with a live tutor on the Internet, from 3 p.m.to 11 p.m. Children and young adults enter their grade level and the subject in which they need help. Students are immediately connected to a tutor in an online classroom for up to 20 minutes of help. They can review specific homework questions using features such as controlled chat, an interactive white board and shared Web browsing. In addition, we would like to acknowledge that adult learners are using our service on a regular basis and provide them with their own access level. The new Adult Learner selection will support those earning their GED, taking adult education courses, seeking grammar help with their resume or a work-related project, and more. The tutors, who are all thoroughly screened before employment, are certified teachers, college professors, professional tutors and graduate school students from across the country.

Learning Express Library

The Greenburgh Public Library has contracted with LearningExpressLibrary.com to provide Greenburgh Library card holders with test preparation materials and interactive practice exams based on official tests. See below for a list of some of the resources they offer.

Through LearningExpressLibrary.com, you will receive scores on your practice tests and answer explanations, and an individualized analysis of your results.

To use Learning ExpressLibrary.com, you need to register as a new user. Follow the link below and click the “New User” button on the left side of the page. Then register, using your Greenburgh Library card number as your Username. Choose your own password and enter and verify it. You're on your way!

Click here for Learning Express: Online test preparation

Here are some of the practice tests available to you:

Academic: 4th and 8th grade practice tests
Advanced Placement: biology, calculus, English and U.S. History
Basic Skills Success: grammar, practical math, and vocabulary
Civil Service: federal clerical and postal worker
College Preparation: ACTs, SATs, and CUNY tests
Cosmetology
EMS: EMT and paramedic
ESL (Spanish) Skills Improvement Courses
Firefighter
GED
Graduate School Entrance: GMAT, GRE, LSAT, MCAT
Law Enforcement: border patrol, police, corrections, treasury enforcement
Military: ASVAB prep
Nurse Aide
Real Estate: broker and sales agent
Skills Improvement Courses: writing, math, reading comprehension, spelling
Teacher Certification: CBEST and PPST: Praxis 1
Technical And Career College
US Citizenship: history and civics

Jobs For Teens

Help with Finding Employment

WLS Teen Job Finder A library service matching teens and employers in Westchester County.
Teen Job Finder.
Job Search For Teens This site allows you to search by zip codes.

Volunteer Guide for Teens

Job Seeking Tips and Advice

Job Seeking Tips for Teens

Are you looking for your first job? Here are some hints to help you with your search.

Inquire about the job yourself, rather than having a parent ask. It shows that you are interested in the job, not just applying because your folks want you to work.
Attend alone when you apply. Nothing discourages a prospective employer more than a group of friends, making a ton of noise and discussing the possibility of working together.
Pay careful attention to details when completing the application. Some jobs are detail-oriented, and the employer will eliminate candidates who fill out the form incorrectly.
Arrive on time for your interview. If you cannot help being late, call before your scheduled time to let the interviewer know. This shows attendance reliability.
Use only formal writing on your application. Avoid slang expressions and web abbreviations such as "lol" and smiley faces.
Creating a resume shows a great deal of interest in working. Ask at the library information desk for books on writing resumes.
If you need your parents for transportation to and from work discuss with them what days and times they will be available to drive you, before your interview. Then, you can be accurate when you tell your interviewer when you are available.
If you need certain days of the week for family, religious or extracurricular activity obligations, tell your employer during the interview.
Remember, asking about the salary before you are offered a position discourages some employers.
Dress nicely for your interview, even if the work dress code is casual. If you do not have a suit, dress neatly and avoid jeans, t-shirts, sneakers, and anything with holes.
Avoid anything provocative or with slogans that might offend some people. Do not wear a garment that is sleeveless or shows your navel. You may ask the employer about the dress code during the interview or when offered a position.
Consider the time you need for homework and studying when telling the interviewer the hours you are available to work.
A website that may be helpful is TeenJobSection.com.

Local Middle and High Schools

Edgemont School District

Edgemont Jr./Sr. High School
7th – 12th Grade
Robert Brewster, Library Media Specialist
White Oak Lane
Scarsdale, NY 10583
(914) 725-1500
http://www.edgemont.org/home.aspx

Woodlands Jr./Sr. High School
7th – 12th Grade
Heather Pullem, School Media Specialist
475 West Hartsdale Avenue
Hartsdale, NY 10530
(914) 761-6052
High School: http://www.greenburgh.k12.ny.us/whs/welcome.html
Middle School: http://www.greenburgh.k12.ny.us/wms/welcome.html

Private Schools

Maria Regina High School

500 West Hartsdale Avenue
Hartsdale, NY 10530
(914) 761-3300
http://www.mariaregina.org/

New York School for the Deaf

555 Knollwood Road
White Plains, 10603
(914) 328-1863
http://www.nysd.k12.ny.us/education/school/school.php?sectionid=2

Sacred Heart Religious Education

59 Wilson Avenue
Hartsdale, NY 10530
(914) 428-5043
http://www.sacredhearthartsdale.org

Solomon Schechter Upper School

555 West Hartsdale Avenue
Hartsdale, NY 10530
(914) 948-8333
http://www.solomon-schechter.com/upper.htm

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