Teen Research

TUTORS & TEST PREP

Explore all the library’s online learning resources and research databases.

Brainfuse Homework Help

Get the help you need all in one place. Tutors are available for live homework help from 2-11 pm. Submit an essay to the Writing Lab for feedback. Practice for standardized tests like the SAT, ACT, College Placement Test.

Driving Test.org

Practices tests for car, motorcycle, CDL, online driver's manuals, and a FAQ section with detailed answers to 100+ DMV-related questions. All information is specific to New York.

Gale Courses SAT Prep

Hundreds of engaging online six-week courses taught by college instructors focused on professional development, technology skills, and personal enrichment. Receive a "Record of Completion" certificate after successfully finishing a course.

LearningExpress (test prep)

College admissions test prep, high school equivalency center, and career preparation.

Test Preparation

You'll find books in our collection to help you get ready for these exams:

High School & AP Reading List

Find multiple copies of classic titles as well as many of the titles commonly assigned for both high school and college assignments in our High School List collection.
Taking an AP class at LHS in the fall? We have copies of the books for your AP Summer Assignment in the AP Reading List section.

Literature Reference & Study Guides

If you are working on an essay or research project, ask our librarians for assistance and check out the books in our Reference Collection.

Featured Databases for Teens

Bienvenido a Britannica Escolar, un recurso informativo para la educación primaria y secundaria que es seguro, actualizado y apropiado para cada nivel educativo.

La búsqueda consolidada de Britannica Escolar Secundaria hace que sea más fácil encontrar el contenido que necesita.

Get quick facts and in-depth information on a wide variety of subjects. Start research projects with multiple resources in one place. Find multimedia to use in projects and presentations.

Find fast answers and homework help. Explore videos and articles on famous people and places. Discover maps, photos, and illustrations for school projects.

Britannica School is the go-to site for learning more about any subject—for all grades and all reading abilities—offering thousands of up-to-date, curated, and curriculum-relevant articles, images, videos, audio clips, primary sources, maps, research tools, recommended Web sites, and three separate databases—Elementary, Middle, or High.

From career development to educational options to job search, Career Cruising for Libraries is a complete resource.

CultureGrams™ is the leading primary source reference for concise, reliable, and up-to-date cultural information on the countries of the world.

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Provides users with a broad spectrum of information on thousands of authors and their works across literary disciplines and timeframes. Includes plot summaries, literary criticism, author biographies, book reviews, poems, short stories, classic texts, author interviews, and more.

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Resource for students in grades 6 to 8. Offers magazines, newspapers, primary sources, and videos on a variety of topics. Supports national and state curriculum standards in language arts, social studies, and science.

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Opposing Viewpoints In Context is the premier online resource covering today's hottest social issues, from immigration to marijuana.

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Proquest/US Newsstream provides access to local, regional, and national newspapers (1980-current). Includes The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, The Boston Globe, The Christian Science Monitor, The New York Times, USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, and The Washington Post.

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With a wealth of content and a dynamic design that facilitates STEM research and learning, the award-winning Science Online offers a comprehensive overview of a broad range of scientific disciplines.

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Science Reference Center is a full-text database that covers earth science, life science, technology, health and other popular topics discussed by today's science researchers.

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