Teens @ HPL
Located about a 20-minute walk from Rombout Middle School and Beacon High School, our Teen Area is a welcoming space just for tweens and teens. Stop by to relax, read, play games, or spend time with friends—there’s always something to do!
Teen Volunteer Opportunities
Join Our Teen Advisory Board! (For Grades 6–12)
Want to make a difference, share your ideas, get leadership experience, and help plan awesome teen events while getting community service hours? Join our Teen Advisory Board (TAB)! TAB meets monthly during the school year to plan and organize events, help select library materials, and more. Sign up today by clicking the button below and we will contact you. Have additional questions? Feel free to stop by the Children's Room anytime we are open or email Miss Remy at youthassistant@beaconlibrary.org.
Volunteer From Home
Teens can complete either of the following projects to earn two community service hours.
Contribute to the Teen Art Gallery: Create a piece of art in any style or medium. Complete the online art display form, then bring your finished work to the Children’s Room.
Write a Book Review: You can submit a review for any book in our Young Adult collection. After reading the book, complete the book review form.
New Resource: New York State’s Digital Wellness for Youth and Young Adults
From the website: "Digital media isn’t all bad or all good, it’s a part of everyday life. You may not realize the amount of time you spend online or how it’s affecting you. It can help to learn the signs that your screen time might be getting in the way and to pick up a few tips on how to use digital media in healthier ways.
When your time online feels more balanced, your experience on social media—and in real life—can feel better too."
DMV & Driving Tests
ePermitTest.com - Provides practice a free permit test, covering rules of the road, road signs and traffic signals side-by-side, developed specifically for new and less-confident learners who are seeking a way to get a trial run at the real exam.
Get Your Learner Permit - Information from the DMV on how to get your first Learner Permit and License.
Younger Drivers Toolkit - Resource for educating young drivers about traffic safety.
Teen Grab Bag
Not sure what to read? Fill out this quick form and let a librarian choose three books for you to borrow—plus a free gift!
Youth Employment Resources
Dutchess County Youth Employment Resources - Job readiness training and employment opportunities for those between 14-24.
Youth Jobs Program for Young New Yorkers - A statewide program designed for ages 16-24 that connects young people to job counselors and employment opportunities.
Homework Help
High School
Encyclopedia Britannica Academic
Encyclopedia Britannica School – High
Gale Opposing Viewpoints in Context
Gale Diversity Studies Collection
Encyclopedia of World Biography Vol. 1-23
Encyclopedia of World Biography Vol. 24
Encyclopedia of World Biography Vol. 25
Encyclopedia of World Biography Vol. 26
Encyclopedia of World Biography Vol.27