Teen works on computer in the Central Library Teen Space.
Teens
Games & Activities
- Bored.com
A collection of random sites to entertain you when you have nothing better to do. - Homestar Runner
Games, cartoons and other fun stuff. - Free Arcade
Games, games, games online. - Java Gaming
Best place for java and flash games, containing action, adventure, puzzle, and other sorts of games. - Miniclips
A large range of free online games including action games, sports games, puzzle games, games for girls, flash games and many more. - Shockwave
A ton of great categories to choose from including action games, adventure games, card and board games, jigsaws games, kids and family games, music and photos games, puzzle games, racing games, shooter games, sports games, strategy games, word games, and more. - Play Soccer Games
Play soccer games online. Choose from the biggest collection of soccer games, football games! - Pandora
This site allows users to create radio stations based on their personal tastes. - Pitchfork
Check out the latest music news and album reviews here. - Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Legends of the rock and roll world. This site offers a music history timeline and current museum activities and exhibits. - the-n.com
Your favorite shows from Nickelodeon, read the N'Sider blog or play the online games and quizzes. - Ultimate Band List
A great resource with all kinds of links to music sites. - VH1
Music videos, pop culture and TV programs. - Circulating Memberships
Book Recommendations
- Latest Additions
Library's lists for new books and other materials we have added to our collections for teens. - American Library Association 2012 Youth Media Award Winners
- Historical Fiction (PDF)
- Vampire Fiction (PDF)
- Tales of Ghosts and the Supernatural (PDF)
- Books that Teach Something (PDF)
- Isabel Schon International Center for Spanish Books for Youth
High-quality books in Spanish for children and adolescents published around the world as well as noteworthy books in English about Latinos.
Your Future
College Planning & Financial Aid
- Mapping Your Future
- Peterson's Planner
- College Board
A great resource web site for college planning tips, ideas for finding and getting into the right college, and college payment options. - College Scholarships.org
Excellent resource for U.S. students from different backgrounds. - All About College
This site provides a school directory, information on studies abroad and financial aid, and links to careers and test preparation guides. - College Data
Use College Data's free scholarship finder to search for over 500,000 awards. - Student Scholarship Search
- CollegeNET
- California Student Aid Commission
- Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- Federal Student Aid
This Department of Education site includes links to the federal financial aid form (FAFSA), Title IV Federal School Codes, and a step by step explanation of the financial aid process. - FinAid
Find information on college scholarships, loans, grants, and other various financial resources. There is even a cost calculator to help you determine your financial needs.
Career Planning
- CareerOneStop.org
(U.S. Dept. of Labor) - Occupational Outlook Handbook
Search for career information by occupation at this U.S. Department of Labor site. - Career Builder
Search for jobs or careers using 13 different criteria, or post resumes and let employers with job openings find you. Also has a section of advice and career-related information resources. - WetFeet
Articles with advice to help you at all stages of your career.
Job Search
- JobStart
San Diego Public Library Career and Employment Resources. - CalJOBS
Search job listings and post resumes for prospective employers. From California's Employment Development Department (EDD). - USAJOBS
The official job site of the U.S. Federal Government. Provides federal job opportunities with over 17,000 listings worldwide. - CareerJet
This is an employment search engine. In just one search access 15,128,230 jobs published on 63,943 websites in the world. 2,760,170 jobs published in the USA. - Job-Hunt
Free Online Job Search Guide - Help and Links to 11,048 Employers & Resources. - Myfirstpaycheck.com
Employment help and jobs for teens. Use this site to search for your first job, internship or volunteer opportunities. - Youth Rules!
Rules on youth employment.
Other Resources
- When You Become 18: A Survival Guide for Teenagers (State Bar of California - English and Spanish)
