For Teens

online homework help

Got Homework?

Check out these valuable eRESOURCES to get your research done quickly. You’ll find journal articles, reference books, primary and secondary sources, and current research. Get ahead of the curve with these helpful study tools. All you need to get started is your Glenview Library card.

Brainfuse • HelpNow!

3-10 PM Daily
Brainfuse to the rescue. Online tutors are available for high school students with a Glenview Library card. Subjects include: Math, Science, Social Studies, English, and JobNow. Tambien en Español.

Research & Homework Databases

Databases specifically selected for students grades 9-12.

Need Additional Help?

Contact the Reference Services Staff

Call the Reference Service Desk during regular Library hours: 847-729-7500 x 7700.

Send an e-mail and Reference Services staff will reply as soon as possible. Please be sure to clearly state your question and include as much information as you can in your request.

AskAway/Question Point is a free virtual reference service that allows you to ask a professional librarian reference questions 24/7 in a real-time chat session.

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local high schools
Glenbrook North

2300 Shermer Road
Northbrook, IL 60062
847-272-6400

Glenbrook South

4000 West Lake Avenue
Glenview, IL 60026
847-729-2000

Loyola Academy

1100 Laramie
Wilmette, IL 60091
847-256-1100

Maine East

2601 West Dempster Street
Park Ridge, IL 60068
847-825-4484

New Trier

7 Happ Road
Northfield, IL 60093
847-446-7000

385 Winnetka Avenue
Winnetka, IL 60093
847-446-7000

Regina Dominican

701 Locust Road
Wilmette, IL 60091
847-256-7660

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volunteens

Join the VolunTeens (PDF) at the Glenview Public Library for a year-round opportunity to serve your community and build new skills. Drop off your application at the Reader Services Desk.

The VolunTeen program offers an opportunity for young adults (ages 13-19) to experience a professional work environment and develop basic workplace know-how. VolunTeens assist with a host of different duties and earn service points. Stop by the Reader Services Desk for further information and details.

Northern Lights Homework Help Center High School volunteers needed to assist children in grades 1-8 with homework, reading, and math skills practice. Call 847-729-7500 x 7900 for seasonal volunteer information.

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college and universities

Websites & Databases

The ACT

ACT test-taking tips; practice test questions; register for the ACT test; send your scores; and more.

CollegeBoard

AP, SAT and PSAT information; practice questions and tests; test-taking tips; planning for college; and more.

College Rankings

Best colleges as ranked by US News & World Report.

FinAid!

The Smart Student Guide to Financial Aid

Current information on fraudulent scholarship opportunities.

Learning Express Library

An assortment of test taking resources including college test preparation tutorials for ACT, Advanced Placement (AP), CLEP, CUNY Skills Assessment, PSAT/NMSQT, SAT, THEA, and TOEFL tests. A Glenview Public Library card is required to use this helpful tool.

Study Abroad

Information on overseas programs.

Universities around the World

Links to college and university webpages worldwide as well as scholarship information and university rankings.

Financial Aid

FAFSA

Online forms and information for federal student loans and aid.

FinAid!

The Smart Student Guide to Financial Aid.

Illinois Student Assistance Commission

A commission devoted to making college accessible and affordable for Illinois students.

Scholarships.com

Explore ways to secure scholarships.

U.S. Department of Education

Information about federal student loans and grants.

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jobs and careers

Careers

Economic and Employment Projections

Check here for hot job prospects for the future. Published by the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics for 2008-2018.

MyFuture.com

This site covers not only college, but military information and money matters (management, living on your own, work, etc.). It also includes a career tool box and beyond high school links.

Part-time Job Search

GrooveJob.com

Teens and students can search for part-time jobs in Illinois including holiday jobs, summer jobs, and more.

Prep Tests

Learning Express Library

An assortment of test preparation resources including:

College test preparation tutorials for ACT, Advanced Placement (AP), CLEP, CUNY Skills Assessment, PSAT/NMSQT, SAT, THEA, and TOEFL tests

Professional exam tutorials for the following careers: Air Traffic Controller, Civil Service, Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, Electrical, Emergency Medical Services, Firefighter, Green Careers, Law Enforcement, Military, Nursing and Allied Health, Legal, Plumbing, Real Estate, Teaching, and Test-Taking Skills Improvement.

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programs

It’s Easy to Register

Call 847-729-7500 x 7600, visit the Reader Services Desk, or select a "Register by" link to register online.


Hot Reads for Cold Nights
Winter Reading Program

January 4-31 • Grades 9-12 • Glenview Library Card Required

What better way to spend a cold winter night than to cozy up with a book? The more you read, the greater your chances to win weekly prizes of gift cards to the Glenview Grind or the grand prize—a specially designed themed gift basket for adults or a mug filled with goodies and a gift card for teens. Stop by the Reader Services Desk to fill out an entry slip for each book read in January and rate your book on a scale of hot to cold. Can’t make it to the Library to submit your entry? Enter with an online form.
Open to Glenview Library adults and high school teens (grades 9-12) cardholders.

Online Entry Form

It’s easy to join the winter reading fun from your home or office! Just fill out your online entry form for every book read beginning January 4.

Teen Online Entry Form


The Homestretch (89min/2014)
From Homelessness to Hope

Sunday, February 8, 1:30-3:30 PM

Kartemquin Films brings us this moving documentary about three homeless teenagers who brave Chicago winters, the pressures of high school, and life alone on the streets to build a brighter future. Against all odds, these kids defy stereotypes as they create new, surprising definitions of home. Can they recover from the traumas of abandonment and homelessness and build the future they dream of? View the film, meet the teenagers, and join in the discussion.

Game Night!

February 13, 5-9 PM
Register by February 12
March 13, 5-9 PM
Register by March 12
April 10, 5-9 PM
Register by April 9
May 8, 5-9 PM
Register by May 7

Play with the Library’s game systems and collections on big screens. Pizza is generously donated by Pappi's Pizza, Goode & Fresh Pizza Bakery, Marco's Pizza and Village Inn Pizzeria. Enter for a chance to win a Family Video-Glenview gift card at the March 13 Game Night in honor of Teen Tech Week.

ACT Math Seminar

Wednesday, February 25, 7-8 PM • Multipurpose Room
Register by February 21 • Grades 9-12 • Limit 40

Learn tips and tricks from professional tutors from College Nannies and Tutors of Glenview as they detail the math portion of the ACT test.

AP U.S. History Practice Test

Saturday, March 7, 12-4 PM • Youth Program Room
Register by March 6 • Grades 9-12 • Limit 40

C2 Education will present a practice test for the Advanced Placement U.S. History Exam. An excellent way to work on sample problems and design a study plan. Bring two pencils.

ACT Prep Test

Saturday, March 14, 12-4 PM • Multipurpose Room
Register by March 13 • Grades 9-12 • Limit 40

Professional tutors from College Nannies and Tutors of Glenview will guide you through a practice ACT test. A great way to gain testing experience in a relaxed environment. Three hours to complete the test and one hour to review answers. Bring pencils and a calculator.

Concussions • What to Know

Monday, March 30, 10-11 AM • Community Room

Attention student athletes and parents! SLICE is a fun, interactive education program presented by the Sports Legacy Institute that teaches student athletes in grades 4-12 and their parents about concussions through discussion, video, and interactive games.

Cappuccino & Conversation @ Glenview Grind

Saturday, April 18, 2-3 PM • Ages 13-18
Location: Glenview Grind, 989 Waukegan Road, Glenview

Celebrate National Library Week by sharing your favorite reads while enjoying a free specialty drink of your choice. Just drop in.

Money Smart Week® • Resume Writing for Teens

Monday, April 20, 7-8 PM • Community Room West
Register by April 17 • Grades 9-12 • Limit 40

A representative from the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) will focus on formulating and polishing quality resumes.

Comic Writing • From Soup to Nuts
A Free Comic Book Day Program

Saturday, May 2, 1-3 PM • Community Room West
Register by May 1 • Ages 13-18 • Limit 40

Join Marc Fishman, Matt Wright, and Kyle Gnepper of Unshaven Comics as they tackle questions on how to build and market an independently published comic book. Learn how to sketch with pencils and markers and how to bring hand-made creations into the digital realm. Free comics will be available all day in honor of Free Comic Book Day, courtesy of Pastimes Comics in Niles.

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what to read next
Teen Booklists

Book recommendations for high school teens.

Personalized Reading List

Wondering what to read next? Submit the online reading preferences questionnaire and receive a Teen Reads Book List customized just for you.

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personalized reading list

Wondering what to read next? Submit the online reading preferences questionnaire and receive a Teen Reads Book List customized just for you.

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graphic novels
Teen Scene Graphic Novels

A variety of manga and graphic novels are located in the Library’s Teen Scene. Geared toward teens ages 13 & up. Check out the newest titles.

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Welcome to the Teen Scene

A special area designed for high school teens, the Teen Scene is located on the first floor of the Library adjacent to the Reader Services Desk—where staff is always ready, willing, and able to help you. Teen Scene features public computers (for teens with a Glenview Public Library card), comfortable seating for studying or meeting friends, and a gaming station featuring Nintendo Wii, XBOX 360, and Playstation 3 systems. Choose from a variety of videogames and board games that can be checked out for use in the Teen Scene.

Stop by the Reader Services Desk or call 847-729-7500 x 7600 for program details or general Teen Scene information.

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