Teens

Teens, go "Beneath the Surface" this year with our 2013 Teen Summer Reading Program.

Stop by one of our five library locations or the bookmobiles and get registered beginning June 3rd. You'll receive an entry card and be on your way to winning the Teen Summer Reading Grand Prize of a $50 Walmart Gift Card.

You'll receive stamps for every item that you check-out, read and return.

-Books and graphic novels will count for two (2) stamps

-Magazines and magazine-format comic books will count for one (1) stamp

Once you have collected five (5) stamps, you'll be entered in our Teen Grand Prize drawing. The more you read, the better your chances of winning. Winners will be announced the week of August 5th.

A Special thank you to the Friends of the Library and the Young Woman's Mission for helping to support the Summer Reading Program.

Teen Hobbit Party (ages 13-18) - Monday, June 17th at 6 PM in the Gaier Room of the Main Library

Celebrate J.R.R. Tolkien's fantasy classic The Hobbit and enter the world of Middle-earth. Learn to write your name in dwarf runes, take part in a trivia challenge and make crafts. Test your skills against the Mirkwood spiders. Costumes inspired by The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings are encouraged with a prize for the best costume.

This program will be held in the Gaier Room of the Main Library, 201 S. Fountain Ave., Springfield, OH. Call (937) 328-6905 for more information.

Teen Zombie Party (ages 13-18) - Monday, July 8th at 6PM in the Gaier Room of the Main Library

Unearth your inner undead and celebrate the zombie craze with other fans. Gorge on gross-looking (but tasty) snacks and create gruesome crafts. Discover how long you would survive during the zombie apocalypse. Show off your best zombie walk for a chance to win a prize. Zombie costumes are encouraged!

This program will be held in the Gaier Room of the Main Library, 201 S. Fountain Ave., Springfield, OH. Call (937) 328-6905 for more information.

Ask a Librarian

Welcome to Ask a Librarian, the Clark County Public Library's e-mail reference service for Teens. We know you have questions—and whenever possible, we like to help you answer them!

Please use this service when you have a short, factual question that you need answered. And remember, we can't answer your homework questions—but we can help with the research.

Questions are answered within 48 hours or less, not including weekends and holidays. If you need quicker assistance, call the Reference Department at 937-328-6903.

Crisis Contacts

YellowRibbon.org [2]

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline [3]

Dealing With an Emergency [4]

The Partnership at Drugfree.org
[5]NIDA for Teens [6]

Teen Drug Abuse [7]

Alcohol and Teen Drinking [8]

Alateen [9]

Planned Parenthood [10]

Dating Violence [11]

Helpguide for Abuse [12]

Local Contacts

Project Woman (Domestic Violence Shelter)

www.projectwomanohio.org/ [13]
1316 E High St.
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 328-5308
(800) 634-9893

Child Adolescent and Family Center
1835 Miracle Mile Rd
Springfield, OH 45503
(937) 390-7960

Youth Care
[suicide and crisis prevention, mental illness]
1345 N Fountain Blvd
Springfield, OH 45504
(937) 399-7977

Youth Challenges
[partial hospitalization/counseling program for 6-17 yrs]
924 E Home Rd
Springfield, OH 45504
(937) 390-8004

Planned Parenthood
Park Shopping Center
1061 N Bechtle Ave
Springfield, OH 45504
(937) 325-7349

ALATEEN
P.O. Box 282
Dayton, OH 45401
(800) 356-9996
(937) 427-5439

Family Service Agency - Adolescent Group Therapy

www.fsafamilyserviceagency.org/ [14]
15 E. Pleasant
Springfield, OH 45506
(937) 325-5564

National Runaway Switchboard (based in Chicago, IL)

www.nrscrisisline.org/ [15]
(800) 621-4000
1-800-RUNAWAY

Nineline - Covenant House

nineline.org/ [16]
(800) 999-9999
[help with personal problems]

Oesterlen Services for Youth, Inc.

www.oesterlen.org/ [17]
1918 Mechanicsburg Rd
Springfield, OH 45503
(9370 399-6101
[serves children, adolescents, and families ages 3-21]

Sexual Abuse Trauma Treatment Program - Oesterlen

www.oesterlen.org/index.php [18]
1918 Mechanicsburg Rd
Springfield, OH 45503
(937) 399-6101, (937) 399-6494
[for 5-18 yrs]

Rainbow Christian Counseling

rainbow.churchofchristsite.com/ [19]
8 E Columbus Rd
South Charleston, OH 45368
(937) 462-8376

Resources For Families
120 S Center St.
Springfield, OH 45502
(937) 324-8687

Lifeway for Youth Foster Care Network
127 Quick Rd
New Carlisle, OH 45344
(937) 845-3625

Crisis Line/Other Passages - Suicide Prevention
P.O. Box 1393
Dayton, OH 45401-1393
(937) 229-7777, (800) 320-4357
[suicide hotline and support group]

Pregnancy Resource Center of Clark County

www.yourpregnancyresource.org/ [20]
2612 Elmore Dr
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 525-3780
[pregnancy testing, counseling, clothing/furniture, classes, pantry]

Clark County Combined Health District

www.ccchd.com/ [21]
529 E Home Rd
Springfield, OH 45503
(937) 390-5600
[immunizations, pregnancy testing, STC clinic, HIV clinic, etc.]

Springfield Regional Medical Center - E. High St. Campus

www.springfieldregional.org/ [22]
2615 E High St
Springfield, OH 45501
(937) 325-0531

Springfield Regional Imaging Center - N. Fountain Blvd Campus

www.ehealthconnection.com/regions/springfield/content/imaging_center_home_page.asp [23]
1343 N Fountain Blvd
Springfield, OH 45501-1080
(937) 390-5000

Community Urgent Care
2555 Creekwood Ct
Springfield, OH 45504
(937) 327-0552

Community Urgent Care - Northside
2200 N Limestone St. Suite 102
Springfield, OH 45503
(937) 399-5303

Information & Referral - Clark County

www.uwccmc.org/ [24]
(937) 323-1400

Runaway - Homeless Youth Shelter - Daybreak
605 S. Patterson Blvd
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 461-1000

Parent Infant Center
40 W High St
Springfield, OH 45502
(937) 322-4939
[abstinence education, parenting classes, pregnancy testing, STD counseling, emergency assistance, food pantry, home visits]

Teen Outreach Program - Freedom Road Community Church

www.freedomroadcommunitychurch.com/site/index.php [25]
1100 Sunset Ave
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 322-5555

Clark County Sheriff

www.clarkcountyohio.gov/sheriff/index.htm [26]
(937) 521-2050

Clark County Sheriff's Office Non-Emergency Calls
(937) 328-2560

Springfield Police Department (Non-Life-Threatening Emergencies)

www.ci.springfield.oh.us/depts/police/faq.htm [27]
(937) 324-7615

Springfield Fire Department (Non-Life-Threatening Emergencies)

www.ci.springfield.oh.us/depts/fire/ [28]
(937) 324-7615

Poison Control Center

www.fasthealth.com/poison/oh.php [29]
(800) 222-1222

Ohio Missing Children Clearinghouse

www.mcc.ag.state.oh.us/ [30]
(800) 325-5604

Ohio State Highway Patrol - Clark County

statepatrol.ohio.gov/counties.stm [31]
(937) 323-9781

Did You Know?

This section of our web page is intended to let teens know about services or materials with which you might not be familiar. We value teens as library users and want to help you and serve your needs. Let us know if you are happy, unhappy, or just have some suggestions for us!

Did You Know...

The Clark County Public Library has the Main Library, four branches (Southern Village, Houston, Park, and Enon), and the Bookmobile service and that each of these libraries purchase teen fiction. All of our library locations have a teen area or room with fiction, paperbacks, magazines and a bulletin board announcing upcoming programs.

All of the branches always welcome suggestions about what books you think we should buy. You can ask any staff member for a title you think we should purchase. We read reviews of teen books, keep up on the hottest series titles, and try to keep the collection diverse and interesting but we know that no one knows better than teens which titles will be most popular.

Although the teen room is only fiction; there are biographies, non-fiction and music that is written for teens and available at the Main Library as well as at the branches. If you are working on an assignment or just looking for a good book that isn't fiction, the staff is always happy to point out a great biography or a non-fiction book.

The library thinks you are important and that you have unique needs that are different from kids or adults. We want you to feel comfortable and we also want you to feel like the library is useful to you. So, once again, let us know what you want.

Homework Help

Struggling with a tough assignment? Bored with your textbooks and looking for a new perspective? Can't get to the library for reference help? Try one of the sites on our homework help list.

KnowItNow24x7 [32]
This service offers homework assistance from librarians, the original information experts. We feature live, online professional tutors from 2:00 PM - Midnight. Ask to be connected to a tutor for help with all of your homework - even Math!

High School Hub [33]
This site was made for high school teens and includes sections that were written by teens. It is easy to use and navigate and even offers poetry sections and games for a change of pace if you feel like you are drowning in homework.

The Reference Desk for your Home [34]
You have to hang in there for this page - there is a ton of information and it might seem hard to navigate. But you can find almost anything you would ever need from how to do a bibliography to an online dictionary and calculator to a quote of the day which you can use to impress your parents or teachers. This is probably the site all librarians wish everyone used if they couldn't come to the library.

Want to do an A+ job without going nuts? [35]
The name of this site says it all - easy and reasonable suggestions and aid for research papers and high school projects that won't drive you crazy. This site has lots of great links to other web resources to help teens write papers.

Wanna Go to College?

Do you want to go to college but aren't sure how to get financial aid or write an outstanding application essay that will set you apart? The library has books that can help you find the college of your dreams, and get into it. But you can also try these web sites for information and advice, as well as financial aid tips.

Learn A Test [36]
LearningExpress Library provides a completely interactive online learning platform of practice tests and tutorial course series designed to help patrons, students, and adult learners succeed on the academic or licensing tests they must pass.

Next Step Magazine: Life After High School [37]
This page is terrific not only for students considering four year colleges but also those who may be interested in community colleges, 2 year programs, or vocational programs. It also helps you consider careers - what you might actually DO with that college degree.

The Department of Education - Government Advice about Colleges [38]
This is a site sponsored by the United States government to encourage high school students to consider college. There is a wealth of information about how to access government funding and resources. This is also another excellent resource for those considering higher education that is not a four year college program.

College Teen Ink Magazine [39]
There are free copies of Teen Ink Magazine in the teen room - it is a magazine written by and for teens. The college section of their web page is terrific - full of real college essays and applications, advice written by first year college students, and lots of information for those who are either thrilled or terrified by the idea of college.

Money Matters

Use the links below to explore careers, find a college, pay for college, manage your money, and plan a business.

Sites to Surf

Are you sick of homework and need a break? Or are you just looking for something fun or interesting or new? Try these sites to surf and then tell us about your favorite web pages too!

If you're a teen living in or around Clark County, email us your favorite site. Our staff will review and post the best teen sites right here online!

Bored.com: When You Have Nothing Better to Do [50]
The title says it all - this site is simply links to funny, weird, or unusual sites on the Internet. A great place to kill a little time, or a lot.

Internet Public Library - Teen Space [51]
The IPL is a great resource, and fun to use. The home page will take you to information and message boards on topics such as dating, sports, and money - issues that matter to you with details and information that is interesting and useful.

Teen Ink: The Magazine Written by Teens for Teens [39]
The teen room in the library has free copies of this magazine available every month. The site is the online version of the magazine, with added features and an online submission form if you want to be published.

Fresh Angles [52]
This is a website designed by teens with many of the contributing artists and authors being teens themselves. The graphics are catchy, the information is current and relevant, and the overall tone is interesting and fun. There are lots of polls, daily questions,and places for you to submit your thoughts.

Cool Quiz: The Spot for Trivia and Quizzes [53]
Do you love taking personality tests and quizzes about your crushes, friends, school? This site has gathered together tons of links to online quizzes and trivia games. Plus you can impress everyone with their "fact of the day" feature.

The Education of Shelby Knox [54]
This is a link to the P.O.V. (Point of View) portion of the PBS web site.

Bodies in Motion Minds at Rest [55]
A general health and wellness page.

thetruth.com [56]
A web site that gives the facts about smoking.

The Clark County Public Library offers Teen Scene for use primarily by teens between thirteen and eighteen. Recommendations are for the sites listed, not for sites linked to or from those resources. CCPL assumes no responsibility for what users of Teen Scene may access on the Internet. As with other library materials, restriction of a young person's access to the Internet is the responsibility of the parent or legal guardian.

What to Read Next

Boston Globe - Horn Book Awards [57]
First presented in 1967 and customarily announced in June, the Boston Globe-Horn Book Awards are among the most prestigious honors in the field of children's and young adult literature.

Newbery Medal [58]
The Newbery Medal is awarded annually by the American Library Association for the most distinguished American children's book published the previous year.

National Book Award for Young People's Literature [59]
The National Book Awards are given out by the National Book Foundation with the goal of enhancing the public's awareness of exceptional books written by fellow Americans, and to increase the popularity of reading in general.

Submit A Book Review [60]
If you have finished reading a book, write a review to let other teens know if the book is good or bad. Be sure to visit the Teen Area @ the Main Library, where you can read what your peers think of many available books.

Make A Purchase Suggestion [61]
Do you have an idea of an item the library should purchase? Make a purchase suggestion and let the library know what you are interested in