Resources for Grades 9 - 12
Learn, Create, Discover, Explore

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Online Encyclopedias
Language & Literature
Create & Contribute
Health & Self Care
News & Social Awareness
Test Prep & College
Self-Help & Safety
​Podcasts

Online Encyclopedias

Britannica School Edition
Access the elementary, middle, and high school levels of the online encyclopedia Britannica. Cross-curricular articles are available at multiple reading levels in science, history, and more!
Britannica Moderna (Spanish Edition)
Explore this Spanish-language online encyclopedia with hundreds of thousands of objective articles, biographies, videos, and more to help get your research started.
Opposing Viewpoints (Gale in Context)
An online resource covering today's hottest social issues, from capital punishment to immigration to marijuana. Read informed, differing views and develop critical-thinking skills to draw your own conclusions.
Something else?
Looking for a different topic?  The Library has over 60 databases available for patrons. Browse by Resources A-Z or Resources by Subject to get started.

Language & Literature

Mango Languages
​Start the conversation in your choice of over 70 world languages and dialects through courses crafted using conversational methodology. You can even download the app and learn on-the-go!
SparkNotes Literature Study Guides
Editors provide critical analysis of classic and contemporary literature with accompanying study questions and quizzes to support your understanding of the text.

Create & Contribute

Creativebug
​With Creativebug you'll enjoy unlimited access to over 1,000 online art and craft classes. Watch classes anytime, anywhere and go at your own pace. You will need your library card to login.
Code.org
​The Code Studio is always open! Learn computer coding basics or build your own game. No account is needed, but you can create one to save your progress.
NaNoWriMo
Every story matters. Start yours with NaNoWriMo, a free online creative platform designed to help writers track their progress, set milestones, connect with other writers, and more as a novel takes shape.
Zooniverse
Join the world’s largest and most popular platform for people-powered research. Sign up and volunteer to help classify wildlife, transcribe historical texts, identify celestial bodies, and more!

Health & Self Care

The ADHD Analog Brain
For those who struggle with deciding what they want or need to do at a given time, and identifying how they might be feeling, this website walks you through different techniques to deal with these things.
AMAZE Org
AMAZE takes the awkward out of sex ed. Real info in fun, animated videos that give you all the answers you actually want to know about sex, your body and relationships.
Finch Care
A free app you can download that helps you check in on feelings and practice mindfulness, growing a customizable bird friend while you practice.
Scarleteen
Inclusive, comprehensive, supportive sexuality and relationships info for teens and emerging adults. This site includes articles and information along with interactive services such as message boards and a text hot line.
Teens Health
Find out ways to stay healthy and find answers to your questions.  This site features fitness tips, recipes, FAQs, Hot Topics, and more for curious teens.

News & Social Awareness

Above the Noise
This is a YouTube series for teens that cuts through the hype and dives deep into the research behind the issues affecting their daily lives. Every other Wednesday, the series investigates controversial subject matter to help young viewers draw informed conclusions, while inspiring media literacy and civic engagement.
News Lit Quiz: The Easiest Quiz of All Time
Here’s a sample question:
Complete the iconic Star Wars quote: “_____, I am your father.”
Before you decide, double-check your facts.

Test Prep & College

Gale Presents: Peterson's Test Prep
Peterson's Test Prep provides in-depth information on skills, colleges, exams, and more for a variety of ages. Practice exams and courses for AP and college prep, including ACT and SAT are readily accessible. Available tutorials also let students improve their skills in math, science, English, and more at middle school, high school, and adult levels.
FAFSA on the web
Free Application for Federal Student Aid brought to you by the U.S. Department of Education. Filling out the form electronically can be weeks faster than the paper file.
SAT Suite from College Board
The official SAT site has test prep and practice resources available to the public as well as registration information.  You can also explore specific subjects, full practice tests, the Question of the Day, and study plans.
Freerice
Freerice is the fun and educational trivia game that lets you make a difference and get smarter — just by playing. With dozens of categories — from English vocabulary to famous paintings — you can quiz yourself on your favourite subject, and generate money to support the World Food Programme at the same time.

Self Help & Safety

Crisis Text Line
Text HELLO to 741741 from anywhere in the USA, anytime, about any type of crisis. A live, trained Crisis Counselor receives the text and lets you know that they are here to listen. ​The volunteer Crisis Counselor will help you move from a hot moment to a cool moment.
Lifeline Chat
This service provides online emotional support, crisis intervention, and suicide prevention help.  Visitors have space to talk about what they are upset about, exploring feelings and thoughts associated with the crisis. To talk now, call 988.
Teen Line
Teens can call, text, or email to connect with a teen who will listen and help. You can also get involved and volunteer to help others.
WhatsMyName.org
Before you get in a ride share ask “What’s my name?” and remember hers: SAMI. Stop. Ask. Match. Inform.
This movement was started in response to a deadly tragedy during a ride-sharing experience. The purpose is to “educate the world on ride-share safety and the simple precautions one can take to ensure no other family has to suffer this unspeakable tragedy.”

Podcasts

She Persisted is created for teens, by a teenager, and offers weekly episodes on all things teen mental health from family relationships to anxiety, to navigating high school, and so much more!
LGBTQ+ Stem Cast features LGBTQ+ scientists from a variety of different fields in STEM and gives them a platform to discuss their research, upbringing, and how their passion for science started.
Shadow Realm is the magical, coming-of-age tale of Arya, a teenager who is tormented by demons.
Radio Rookies features stories created by teens that may inspire listeners to make their own.
Stuff You Missed In History Class delves into lesser known historical facts and figures. From the greatest to the strangest, the hosts explore interesting tidbits from the past.
Youth Radio produces journalistic stories produced by young people from the Bay Area for teens all across the country.​
What's Good Games is your source for video game news, analysis, commentary and funny stuff for the nerd-inclined.