Going to college is like planning a vacation. You want to go somewhere nice, you want to be able to pay for it, and you’d like some good memories.
Why the Library’s a great place for anyone who wants to go to college
I think the library is an excellent place to go for help getting into college, and here’s why.
Pick the college that’s perfect for you!
Are you figuring out which colleges you want to apply to? Need help picking your safety and reach schools? We've got the help you need.
Teens: Looking to land your first job?
Here's our top ten tips from one of our 101 Space librarians: Start looking NOW. (Want a job in May? Start in February!) Get the word out. (80% of teens get a job through a personal connection) Make a plan. Dress professionally. Apply in person. (Connect a face to the generic online app you submitted!…
Harry Potter? Simon Snow? Carry on!
Hey readers! I want to talk to you about a book, that I can happily say is part of the PCPL catalog: Carry On. Let me tell you: once I picked up the book (or more accurately, my kindle), I seriously couldn't put it down. I read it on the couch. On the bed. On the floor…
Reading Aloud with Tweens and Teens
Do you remember snuggling in with your little one and reading a book? It probably started with Goodnight Moon and Dr. Seuss, leading into the years of The Magic Tree House, The Mouse and the Motorcycle, Charlotte’s Web, and then Harry Potter. Whether it was part of a bedtime ritual or just cozy times on…
Does Forbidden Love Entice You?
Have you ever thought about what it would be like to get caught up in a forbidden love? Not like Romeo and Juliet, but wanting someone and knowing you couldn’t have them? Maybe Someday by Colleen Hoover is a thrilling teen novel that explores the endless possibilities of love. Sydney, 22 years old, has it all…
Intro to NaNoWriMo
Hello! My name is Phoebe, I'm a Youth Mentor in the 101Space at Main Library. I’ve been participating in NaNoWriMo, Camp NaNoWriMo, and Script Frenzy since 2011. I hope all of you are as excited about this November as I am! For those of you who are still mouthing “Na-no-what-o?”, this post is for you…
Here There be Adventure!
Often what makes or breaks a book is the main character. Some characters are placeholders, put there for things to happen to. But some leap off the page in three dimensions, tearing through the story, knocking other characters on their rear, and staying with you long after you turn the last page. One of my…
A prim and proper pirate?
If you like comics and manga, you should check out Polly and the Pirates. Yeah, I know - ninjas aren't supposed to like pirates. But I have a soft spot for pirates, especially pirate chicks who kick... body parts. And prim and proper Polly is in for a shock when she discovers that her mother…
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