
Teen Resources
Volunteering Opportunities
High school students older than 14 years can volunteer for Bright Futures hours at East Lake Community Library. Please click HERE for more information on the volunteering opportunities the library offers.
Homework Help Resources
Homework can be a drag sometimes, especially if it's super hard. Lucky for you, we have scoured the internet for some of the most helpful sites. Don't let your homework get the best of you!
Literature
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SparkNotes - Find some great help in deciphering those mandatory high school reads.
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Project Gutenburg - Free ebooks!
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Internet Archive - A digital library of books, movies, musics, and so much more.
Grammar and Writing
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Merriam-Webster Dictionary - Perfect for mastering the english language.
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YUNiversity - Follow on your preferred social media for daily grammar and writing tips.
History
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The Presidents - Find detailed information on the U.S. Presidents!
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Biographies - Focuses on American history biographies.
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American Memory - Library of Congress site for learning about American History.
Reviews & Recommendations
Finding books to read and movies to watch can be overwhelming sometimes. There are just so many choices! No fear! We have put together some links, sites, and reviews that will help you find your next read or movie. Check them out:
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Teen Ink - Teen written reviews and recommendations.
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Reading Rants - Features out of the ordinary booklists.
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The Hub - YALSA literature blog.
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Reading Teen - An eclectic YA book review blog.
College Tools
Whether you're searching for right college fit or have already been accepted to your dream school, the following links and pages will help you prepare you for the big step ahead!
Preparing and Researching Colleges
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Cappex - find colleges and scholarships.
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CollegeBoard - resources for college prep tests and more.
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College Majors - exploration of possible majors.
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College Navigator - find the right college.
Internships/Summer Jobs
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Internships - Student focused internship search.
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Idealist - Focuses on non-profit internships and opportunities.
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CoolWorks - For seasonal and temporary jobs.
Scholarships
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College Fund of Pinellas - Need-based college scholarships to students in Pinellas County.