Teens

LOL (Lit/Learn over Lunch) @ MHS

Meet with other readers about once per month throughout the school year during your ENR period at MHS Library to discuss books, have occasional speakers, etc. PRE-REGISTER with Mrs. Fritzell, Mr. Gilbertson or Joa @ MPL. Multiple copies and food provided (thanks to Friends of the Library).

Link for Iowa’s High School Battle of the Books
Did you know IHSBOB started in Marshalltown?

Volunteering opportunities & VolunTeen Program

The library has a variety of volunteer opportunities for teens (for Silver Cord, community service, general interest, etc..) for those in 7th-12th grades. This includes both occasional opportunities to help with youth programs or other projects, as well as the ongoing VolunTeen program (where trained volunteers serve on a regular basis.)  Applications start to be available in April for the upcoming summer for the VolunTeen Program; limited school year hours may be available for experienced volunteers. Call, stop by, or email Joa at jlaville@marshalltown-ia.gov for info.

tween/Teen Cafe

Kids who are in 5th –  12th grades have the option to use the Tween/Teen Cafe space which includes computer stations, games, art supplies, and space where youth can hang out. Earphones, gaming headsets, and iPad tablets are avaialble for use in-house. Students must sign in at the youth desk to use the Cafe, and time may be limited to 2 hours, depending on space and demand. (To respect the atmosphere of this space, the age guidelines are firm; younger kids and parents are welcome to use the rest of the youth department while older students spend time in the Cafe.)

Recommended Sites

• Reach Out – Information & help for all kinds of issues teens are dealing with
• Anti-bullying resources
• MHS Library
• Iowa College Aid Commission – (info about college, financial aid)
• Find out about Accredited Online Colleges in Iowa
• Citing sources in reports
• Do Something – a site for youth interested in getting involved/making a difference
• Information and reviews for teens on all kinds of graphic novels and manga: www.noflyingnotights.com
• Uncover the truth about urban legends, internet scams, and more at www.snopes.com
• Find your favorite bands, singers, and other recommended music
• Find info about all kinds of movies, t.v. shows, and actors
• Historical photos to use in reports/presentations from Library of Congress

For Teen Writers and Artists

DogoBooks
Teen Reading & Reviews

Underlined
an online community to share writing

Merlyn’s Pen
magazine showcase of teen writers

Geek’s Guide to the Galaxy
Tailored to science fiction/fantasy writers

Pongo
a site to encourage writing by teens

teenink.com
Scholastic’s website for teen writers and artists

Contests/Scholarship
Opportunities for Teen Writers & Artists

Request a Book

To request a book, please use the Contact Us page.