For Junior High 2013

1. Arlington Public Library
Jenny Manca, Librarian

2. Why Do You Need To
Know About the Library?
• Books…and more!
• Graphic Novels, Movies, Anime
• Homework Help
• STAAR Test Help
• Classes and Programs during school
year
• Summer Reading Club during summer
• Website and Blog

3. No Library Card?
• You can use the public library with your Student
ID!
• AISD students can:
– Access our databases from home
– Download eBooks and eAudiobooks
– Check out 2 books at a time with your ID
– Put books on hold
– Expand your privileges by bringing your parent to a
public library and getting a teen library card

4. AISD Student ID Setup
• Set up your password at www.arlingtonlibrary.org
• 7-12th graders may check out books but not audiovisual

8. Databases

9. BrainFuse
• Free, online tutoring
program for math and
science
• Get help from tutors
• Create flashcards
• Prep for tests
• Meet a friend in a
virtual study room

10. Mango
• Online language
learning
• Get help on
languages like
Spanish, German
and French
• ESL – 15 courses
available to help
English language
learners

11. World Book
• World Book
Encyclopedia
• World Book
Discover – for
reluctant readers
• Great for
homework and
writing papers!

12. Encyclopedia Britannica
• Easy Search
• Primary Sources
• E-Books
• Graphics
• Maps
• Videos
• Great for homework and
papers.
• Great for images, maps,
etc.

13. Overdrive
• Download eBooks and eAudiobooks
• Good on Kindle, Nook, iPhone, Android
phone, and more

15. Learning Express
• Middle School
– STAAR 8th Grade test prep
– Math, reading, social studies and writing
improvement courses

18. Teen Services &
Youth Technology Centers

19. The Studio @ George W. Hawkes
Central Library
For teens 13-18 interested in creative
writing and music creation.
The Lab @ East Arlington Branch Library
For teens and tweens interested in Engineering,
Robotics, and Design.
Teen Zone @ Northeast Branch Library
A safe, after-school place focused on mentoring
for teens in grades 7-12.

20. Programs and Classes
• Japan Otaku Day (once a month)
• Creative Writing Club (every 2nd and 4th Thursday)
• Chess Club at Southwest (1st and 3rd Thursday)
• Mindstorm Robot classes
• Teen Volunteer Corps – Work it! (February 19)
• Love Bites! (February 14)

21. Finding Your Own Voice –
Poetry Workshop for Junior High
• Join Mike Guinn for a 6 week
poetry and performance
workshop.
• Learn the basics of poetry
writing and SLAM.
• Play games, do writing
exercises, and improve your
poetic style.
• 6-week free course
• Registration online is required

22. Teen Website and Ninja Blog

23. Teen Summer Reading Club
Reading Logs & Prize Pack Tickets!

24. Summer Reading Club
Prize Packs for Teens
Back to School Dude, Where’s My
Prize Pack?
Hunger Games

25. What Will You Checkout?