Teens have their own room on the first floor of the Alhambra Civic Center Library. 

TEEN ROOM – 626-570-5008, extension 5607                       EMAIL – alhambrateens@gmail.com
 

Local High School Websites

• Alhambra High School
• Mark Keppel High School
• San Gabriel High School
• Ramona Convent Secondary School

Teen Books

• Amazon.com: Amazon.com's teen section
• Teen Ink:  A national teen magazine, book series, and website
  devoted entirely to teenage writing and art.

Home/School/Work

• Internet Public Library for Teens: Helpful web sites by topics
• Awesome Library for Teens: Includes school subjects, activities and more
• Spark Notes: Free online study guides
• High School Ace: The academic home page for students

College/Work

• Braintrack: Offers a directory of colleges and universities
• My College Guide: Help finding a college...getting into college
• FAFSA: Free financial aid application for those who want to go to college
• Peterson's: Peterson's information about colleges and universities, career schools, graduate programs, distance learning, executive training, private secondary schools, summer opportunities, study abroad, financial aid, test preparation, and career exploration
• My Future: How to gear up for a job search

The Teen Room includes its own Information Desk, Young Adult Librarian, two group-study rooms (with seating for six persons), six computer workstations, and general seating for 30
(24 at tables, six in lounge chairs). Plus there are numerous teen-specific materials (such as fiction, magazines, and non-fiction books focusing on information teens need for school or personal purposes). Teens also have their own Teen Volunteer and Teen Summer Reading programs, and plans are in the works to initiate additional programs dealing with academic success, college preparation, and recreational and informational interests. 

TEEN ADVISORY BOARD OF THE CIVIC CENTER LIBRARY

The Teen Advisory Board meets on the third Wednesday of each month, from September through May at 3:30 p.m. in the Community Room,  and all teens (grades 7 through 12) are invited to attend. TAB provides teens an opportunity to have input on programming and collection development, as well as to help staff better understand teen reading preferences and how the Teen Center should operate. This includes getting teens' suggestions relating to book selection, program implementation, fundraising, book reviews, and more.

Teens wishing to participate in the Teen Advisory Board must fill out an application form, along with their parents, and return the form to the Teen Desk. Participation in the Board provides an excellent opportunity for interested teens to develop a sense of ownership in their library, to be a vital part of planning and program implementation, and, as a bonus, receive library credit for volunteer hours served.

What are some of the specific duties of a Teen Advisory Board Member?

• Providing input on the development of the Teen collection, suggesting purchases of fiction, non-fiction, manga, and audiovisual materials;
• Providing input on Teen Center operations including space planning, displays and furniture;
• Providing input, and assisting with implementation, of teen programming;
• Assisting with fundraising from ideas to implementation;
• Reading teen books and providing reviews for guidance of others;
• Encouraging teen involvement in the library’s services and programs; and
• Advising Teen Services staff on teen interests and trends.

Questions and/or comments concerning the Teen Advisory Board are welcome – call the Teen Librarian at 626-570-5008, extension 5607; the Teen Library Assistant at (626) 570-5008, extension 5633; or make contact by e-mail – alhambrateens@gmail.com.