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Downloadable E-books and Audio Books are here!
It's easy, free, and you can access titles from the comfort of your own home!
T.A.B. Teen Advisory Board T.A.B. is for students entering 7th grade through 12th grade.
As a member of T.A.B., you will:
Suggest new YA books; Design displays for the YA section; Suggest YA programs; Create a T.A.B. logo; Decorate the YA area.
(All suggestions and designs are subjective to approval by library staff.)
If you are interested in joining T.A.B., please email Jessica and include your name, age, telephone number and your parent's name.
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The young adult section of the Library is located between the fiction and large print stacks on the main floor. In the YA section of the Library, fiction titles are located on the right and nonfiction titles are located on the left.
If you need help finding a title or a particular subject matter, do not hesitate to ask a Librarian.
Quick Research Tips Library Research (Books, Encyclopedias, Etc.)
When you’re in the Library, the best way to tackle a research project is to know where to look for information. The following is a breakdown of the Dewey Decimal System (the method of placing books in the Library, especially nonfiction titles). This will help you locate the topic you’re looking for and narrow down your search. Homework Help in Dewey Numbers
Online Research
Databases, such as ICONN, are your friend. Through ICONN, you can access popular magazines, research recent and old newspaper articles, search for articles on a specific topic, browse through art images, learn citation techniques, request books from other libraries and find scholarly information on almost any topic imaginable.
Internet Policy The Torrington Library contains many resources for any teen. We have a wide array of books that can be checked out. Teens have access to public access computers such as our word processing stations and our Internet stations (if between the ages of 13-18, parent must come to the library and sign a parental permission form. If under the age of 13 parent must be present while using the Internet.) For more information about Internet policy please click here.
Helpful Homework Links
APA
Formatting
General homework help:
Research Paper Help & SAT Prep
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