Summer reading
- For tweens and teens entering 9th grade: Imagine Your Story »
- For older teens and their families: Many Voices, Many Stories »
Logo image contest deadline extended to July 26
Create an image and spread the word about Leading Edge. Enter now »
Mental health support & resources
- Virtual mental health assessments with Rush University Medical Center »
- OPRF’s Huskie tips for coping with COVID-19 »
- District 97’s Support 4U for middle schoolers »
- Society of Pediatric Psychology resources »
- COVID-19 resources for teens, tweens, and families »
- Teens invited to share their voice on managing stress and anxiety, creating new app »
- From The New York Times: “Helping teens make room for uncomfortable emotions” (Get full NYT access through the library)
Learn to code with Vidcode
Code video filters, video games, special effects, celebrity name generators, haunted houses, simulations, and more through Vidcode, an online coding platform with easy-to-follow tutorials. Just sign up as a student to get started »
Looking to gain strong leadership skills, self-advocacy skills, and have a community voice? Apply to join the Leading Edge Teen Advisory Board »
Live virtual tutoring, test preparation, homework help & more
- New! Brainfuse HelpNow is on demand, anytime, anywhere learning resources for all ages, including live online help from tutors (available daily from 2 to 11 pm), practice tests for college entrance exams, expert writing assistance, a test center with customized study plans, a flashcard creator, a private virtual study room to share, and more.
- Illinois Drivers Education test preparation helps you prepare for the Illinois DMV permit test by offering a sample test online, and direct access to Illinois Driver’s Handbook.
- Homework Help for Teens offers a variety of online resources for research, test preparation, and more.
Young adult fiction
Wondering what to read next? Check out these digital title suggestions for teens.
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The library also has a social worker on staff who can help you figure out next steps for your situation. This is a free, confidential service. Ask at any library service desk to speak to Rob Simmons, Stephen Jackson, or call 708.697.6910.
