The document provides information about library resources and services available to AISD students including books, databases, homework help, summer reading programs, and technology centers. It highlights online tutoring through BrainFuse and language learning through Mango. Teen services include creative writing clubs, robotics classes, and summer reading prize packs.

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?