Library Resources for Teens
STEM Materials
Through our Children’s department, teens have access to a variety of hands-on STEM materials that can be checked out to teachers, community organizations, and homeschool families. Contact us at (814) 536-5131 ext. 205 for our list of STEM Materials and Policy.
MakerSpace Cart
Our makerspace cart is a mobile hub for STEM learning. It contains a variety of tools, crafting and building materials, all available for your limitless innovation. Check our events calendar for upcoming makerspace cart events.
IU8 Reading Competition
The Interscholastic Reading Competition provides students in grades 4 through 12 the opportunity to test their knowledge about books they have read. Teams from various school districts read different books selected in advance by the Appalachia Intermediate Unit 8 and compete each Spring and Fall, answering questions about those books. Reading Teams can compete on Elementary, Junior High or High School levels, so contact your home school district to see if your school has a team!
If you’re looking for a specific Reading Competition book, stop in the Children’s Department and check out our Reading Competition book display! We have copies of the books for each level of competition.
Digital Resources for Teens
These online tools are available to use for free with your CCL library card.
cloudLibrary
Home to lots of great content for all ages, and features a Kids’ mode. Borrow Kids and YA books, audiobooks, and movies and tv from any smart device.
Freegal Music
Download or stream free music and podcasts with your library card.
Comics Plus with Library Pass
Thousands of free comics and manga! Search for “Cambria County Library PA” to get started.
PowerTeens
Age-appropriate books, movies and research docs, including BookFlix and TrueFlix.
Pronunciator
Learn a variety of languages.
Community Resources for Teens
MyLife
MY LIFE is open and FREE to all youth who are 13-23 who have experience with mental health, substance use, foster care and/or other challenges. This does not mean that you personally have direct experiences, but you can also be affected in some way by them. And really, who isn’t? Consider coming to a local event (visit our FB page for information), and please consider sharing this with someone who would benefit!
Hope4Johnstown
Upward Bound
The Saint Francis University Upward Bound program is free and designed to help high school students prepare for and pursue a college degree after high school graduation.
LGBTQQIA Adolescent Support Group
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248 Main Street
Johnstown, PA 15901-1677