Teen/YA: eBooks/eAudiobooks are electronic materials written for, adolescents and young adults, from ages 13 to 18. Electronic versions of Teen/YA books (text or audio) can be checked by digital download, allowing people to listen on any smart device.
Libby/Overdrive allows patrons to explore and read books online for free. There are thousands of ebooks and audiobooks, hand-selected by this library, available for reading. Explore the collection through catalog guides, subjects, featured titles, and curated lists. It’s a delight to discover new books through Libby/Overdrive.
Hoopla is a groundbreaking digital media service offered this library that allows patrons to borrow movies, music, audiobooks, ebooks, comics and TV shows to enjoy on your computer, tablet, or phone – and even your TV! Titles can be streamed immediately or downloaded to phones or tablets for offline enjoyment later. We have hundreds of thousands of titles to choose from, with more being added daily. hoopla is like having your public library at your fingertips. Anytime. Anywhere.
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QUICK FACTS@ Markus Zusak Genre: YA/Realistic Fiction/Historical Fiction/ Born and currently lives in Sydney Australia with wife and children New York Times Best Seller Author Has won numerous literary awards His novel The Book Thief was made into movie The book thief – Zusak, Markus. It is 1939. Nazi Germany. The country is holding its…
Earthrise : my adventures as an Apollo 14 astronaut – Mitchell, Edgar D. – On February 5, 1971, Edgar Mitchell jumped off the last rungs of a ladder connecting him to NASA’s Antares spacecraft and landed with two feet on the Moon. Following the disastrous Apollo 13 mission, Mitchell was one of three astronauts to…
Norse myths : tales of Odin, Thor, and Loki – Crossley-Holland, Kevin. A collaboration by two talented creators provides the perfect means to delve into Norse mythology and pore over the enthralling exploits of all-powerful Odin; mighty Thor and his hammer, Mjolnir; and Loki, the infamous trickster. From the creation of the nine worlds to…
QUICK FACTS@ Nicola Yoon Genre: YA/Realistic Fiction/Romance/Contemporary She grew up in Jamaica and Brooklyn The first Black woman to hit #1 on the New York Times Young Adult bestseller list She is a National Book Award finalist, a Michael L. Printz Honor Book recipient, and a Coretta Scott King New Talent Award winner Two of…
Are you a student looking for a book to read for a book report, a reading list or just need good book? The books below might help you find your next reading adventure! For more ideas and listing of recommended books for other grades, click here. From a Whisper to a Rallying Cry: The Killing of…
Are you a student looking for a book to read for a book report, a reading list or just need good book? The books below might help you find your next reading adventure! For more ideas and listing of recommended books for other grades, click here. Becoming: adapted for young readers Obama, Michelle What’s important is…
