Daydream About PhenomeCON With These Book Suggestions
This week, Teenspace staff would normally be polishing logistics for PhenomeCON, the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh teens-only fandom convention. Even though we can’t get together this year, we still want to celebrate love of fandoms. Read on to find book suggestions.
COVID-19: Quick Resources for Caregivers and Mentors of Teens
One time, at least five teens and I were all playing solitaire — alone, together — on the floor of the Library. It was spontaneous, solitary (of course), yet unifying. … Continued
An Introduction to Manga
This is a brief introduction to the wonderful world of manga designed for educators, parents, librarians and manga enthusiasts.
You Are Not Alone: Pittsburgh Health and Safety Resources for Teens
Do you have a question? A fear? An idea to explore? Could you use some support? Even if you feel alone, there are a lot of places to turn. Here … Continued
You Are Not Alone: Teen Mental Health Resources
“The hardest thing to do in this world is to live in it.” “The Gift.” Buffy the Vampire Slayer, WB, 22, May, 2001. Hi friends, how are you? We are … Continued
2020 Teen Media Awards
The Library is all about the flow of ideas and creativity. You might think of the flow as one directional, following a path from books and materials to their readers. In reality, library users pour their talents, passions … Continued
Online Resources for Teachers & Students
With schools closed right now, it’s important to know that the library has many resources to help with online learning. Students can explore our expanded World Book Online collection. We … Continued
The Library Supports Single Moms Raising Teens
As a mother, I shared my love of reading with my two sons and took them to the library quite often. They felt like “big boys” checking out books with … Continued
2020 Black History Month Book List for Teens
The 2020 National theme for Black History Month is “African Americans and the Vote” marking the 150th anniversary of the Fifteenth Amendment which granted the right to vote to Black men after the Civil War. Through stories that illustrate the important history of voting rights and civil rights teens in grades 9-12 can learn about the Civil Rights Movement and the monumental Voting Rights Act of 1965 in an interesting and exciting way.
Teen Winter Reading Raffle
In Youth Services, we focus a lot of our energy on Summer Reading to prevent Summer Learning Loss and build a community of readers. But what about the rest of the year? Read on to learn more about the Teen Winter Reading Raffle.