Tweens and Teens

Welcome to the Library. What may we help you discover?

Virtual Courses and Links from the Library

For all ages and interests:

• Tutorials with Printable Instructions for Youth
• Craft Videos, Lectures, Special Performances, and Learn with Laura Videos for Teens

With the Highland Park Library, tweens and teens have the opportunity to discover and explore all types of resources, both in-print and digital, to help with school, hobbies, and creative interests.

• Homework Help
• Test Prep - PSAT, SAT, ACT, and more
• General Research

Explore and create with online educational activities available through the following links:

Harry Potter  

• Wizarding World  - Enjoy news on the world of JK Rowling, take a quiz, and explore Harry Potter stories with interactive tools. Download the app for free.
• Harry Potter: Wizards Unite - Download this free app and experience the world of Harry Potter in augmented reality.

 Learn at Home 

•  Wide Open School - A free collection of the best online learning experiences for kids curated by the editors at Common Sense.
• STEM Activity Clearinghouse  - Discover STEM activities to do for all ages.
• HelpNow - Students in kindergarten through introductory college can receive assistance from live, online tutors using an interactive, virtual whiteboard to chat, write, draw, and copy/paste. Tutors are available online Monday through Sunday from 2:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. To access log in with your library card number and PIN.   
• Lynda.com - Explore interactive tutorials on business, software, technology, and creative skills. Learn Adobe Photoshop, app design, JavaScript, HTML, and more. To access log in with your library card number and PIN.   

Music 

• Metropolitan Opera  - New York’s Metropolitan Opera streams free shows every night at 7:30 p.m.
• Berlin Philharmonic  - Enjoy free access to concerts by famous conductors and soloists.

Virtual Travel

• Google Arts and Culture  - Take a virtual tour and explore famous sites, galleries, and museums around the world.
• Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History - Enjoy a variety of virtual tours.
• The National Museum of Computing - Learn about the world’s largest collection of working historic computers.