Welcome to True North, the Teen Department at the library! True North is intended for use by teens in grades 7-12 and it offers them a safe, supportive, and positive space that is designed for them. Everyone is welcome to browse the collection or look for a book, but seating in the True North is limited to teens only. For more information, please see our Designated Spaces policy.
Teen Reads
Collections for Teens
Need copy here. Seems to be a duplicate of Staff Picks... Once I get the content for the page it links to we can figure it out.
Staff Picks
Looking for your next great read? Explore recommendations from our True North Librarians!
Teen Book Reviews
Find out what Longwood teens are reading with our community service book reviews.
What's New?
Check out some of True North's new teen fiction!
-
This Is the Year
-
Run Like a Girl
-
I'll Pretend You're Mine
-
For the Rest of Us
-
Death in the Cards
-
These Vengeful Wishes
-
Rosa by Any Other Name
-
The Scorpion and the Night Blossom
-
King's Legacy
Earn Community Service
Book Discussions
Read a book and participate in a group book review at one of our book discussions to earn three hours of community service.
Community Service By Appointment
Make an appointment to spend some time in True North working on a variety of projects to help make a difference in our community.
Take Home Community Service
Looking for some extra community service outside our regular programming? You can check out a kit to work on at home and decorate a tote bag that will be donated to members of our community.
UPCOMING TEEN CLASSES & EVENTS
Model Train Display
Battle of the Books
Advanced Battle of the Books
Advanced Division Battle of the Books is for Longwood Public Library cardholders in grades 9-12. We focus on three books, with practices beginning in September and the final competition taking place in the fall.
Summer Battle of the Books
Read books and compete in a trivia contest about these titles with teens from other libraries in the county. This competition is for teens with Longwood Public Library cards entering grades 7-9.
Winter Battle of the Books
Winter Battle of the Books is only for Longwood Public Library teens. Teens in grades 5 and 6 read three books and compete against each other in a trivia contest that takes place at the Longwood Middle School.
STREAM & DOWNLOAD
Explore all the library’s Stream & Downloads.
Enjoy unlimited access to digital comics, graphic novels, and manga for teens— 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; on your computer, tablet or phone. No holds, no waitlists, no limits.
Download and stream popular music.
Stream and download videos, music, audiobooks, eBooks and comic books.
OverDrive Teens has eBooks and audiobooks especially for teens.
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.
LearningExpress (test prep)
College admissions test prep, high school equivalency center, and career preparation.
Peterson's Test and Career Prep
Online learning resource that offers a central hub for standardized test prep, college planning, career assessment, and job searches.
