For Teens

eBooks

E-iNC eBooks
The H.D. Cooley's main resource for adult e-books and e-audiobooks. Patrons will need to download the Libby app if accessing on a device that is not a personal computer. Instructions for downloading ebooks using the Libby app(PDF, 143KB).

NCLive eBooks
A mixture of nonfiction and fiction ebooks with a section of Homegrown North Carolina ebooks as well. You will need to log in using your library card.

Project Gutenberg free eBooks
Resource for reading classics on your devices for free and without having to use a library card.

General Reference

FactMonster
Tons of great links to help you in any subject.

The Smithsonian Museum
Information on the sciences, history, geography, animals and more.

Homework Spot
Help with any homework subject

Literature

American Memory (Library of Congress)
Information on literature as well as many other subjects.

National Endowment for the Humanities
Information on many topics within the field of humanities.

Voice of the Shuttle English Literature
Literature/Humanities resource.

MIT Library Literature Libguide
Research source for literature projects.

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare
Complete works of William Shakespeare.

Cliff Notes: a Shakespearean glossary
Explains a lot of the terms used in the works of Shakespeare.

High School Battle of the Books
Updated Battle of the Books book list and program information.

Middle School Battle of the Books List
Updated Battle of the Books book list and program information.

SparkNotes
Study guides for English literature.

Math

Math.com
Online tutorials, games, and puzzles.

Foreign Language

Foreign Language Learning
Excellent links for any language. 

Travelang’s Translating Dictionaries
Dictionaries for translating foreign languages.

Literacy Center
Foreign language activities for English, French, German, and Spanish.

Books/Poetry

ALA Books 4 Teens
A list of books that the American Library Association has chosen to spotlight for teens after surveying teen groups.

Poetry 4 Teens By Teens
Website dedicated to publishing poetry written by teens.

Project Gutenberg
Over 54,000 free ebooks, great for finding classics.

Internet

Internet Safety from the Center for Missing and Exploited Children
Tips on internet safety from an organization dedicated to keeping kids safe.

College Bound?

List of North Carolina Colleges
Provided by collegesimply.com.

Peterson’s College Information
Information on colleges, programs, private schools, etc.

U.S. Department of Education
FAFSA on the Web. Requirements, application, and procedures for Federal Student Aid.

The SmartStudent Guide to Financial Aid
Answers to common financial aid questions.