YA Programs
Programs for Young Adults in Grades 6-12
A library card is not required to attend library events.
Be sure to check our calendar and announcements for upcoming events!
Questions?
Call 724-658-6659 x106
Links for Young Adults
Get a Driver's License in Pennsylvania (instructions and information about practice test app for smartphone)
A DMV practice test for first-time driver’s license applicants:
https://www.epermittest.com/pennsylvania/pa-practice-permit-test
A driver’s education program that covers all mandatory traffic laws:
POWER Teens provides online resources including full-text research e-resources, collections of photographs and documents, the statewide catalog of materials held in libraries throughout Pennsylvania, and Chat with a Librarian.
The YALSA Teens’ Top Ten is a “teen choice” list, where teens nominate and choose from their favorite books of the previous year!
Banned Books Week is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read. Typically held during the last week of September, it highlights the value of free and open access to information.
The Online Writing Lab (OWL) at Purdue University houses free writing resources and instructional material. Students, members of the community, and users worldwide will find information to assist with many writing projects. Teachers and trainers may use this material for in-class and out-of-class instruction.
Young Adult Resources
Looking for information about...
Applying for College
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Looking for a college? Check out our collection of books about choosing a college and taking the SATs.
Abusive Relationships
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Teens Health- defines healthy and abusive relationships
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Red Flag Campaign- list of warning signs for potentially abusive relationships
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Love is Respect- answers questions such as why do people stay in abusive relationships
Drug Addiction/Abuse
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Teens Health: Drugs & Alcohol- articles about the effects of various substances
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Dealing with Addiction- an overview of substance abuse and addiction
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NIDA for Teens- National Institute on Drug Abuse’s page of facts, interactives, and videos
Eating Disorders
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Teens Health: Eating Disorders- definitions and treatments