Teens
Teen Programs
Game Days @ Waubaushene Branch
Every Thursday at 5:30 p.m.
Come and hang out with us, while playing your favourite video games!
There’s Nothing On TV!
Nothing good on TV? Come and check out the material at the Tay Township Public Libraries!
We offer new youth books, DVDs, video games, and more.
Go to Our Collections area.
Check out these Resources
Driver's License
Driving Test
Education
Continuing Education
Continuing your education after high school? These links will help you plan for your future. See what kind of education you need for certain careers, apply for college or university, and get financial aid and more with these online resources.
- OntarioColleges.ca
- Scholarships & Bursaries – Ontario School Counsellors Association
- Ontario Universities Application Centre
- ScholarshipCanada.com
- OSAP (The Ontario Students Assistance Program)
Homework Help!
- Check out the other Online Resources that will help you find information on a multitude of different subjects.
- Essay Styles and Writing Tips: Find basic information with links to many different styles of essays and other written papers.
- Homework Help by tvo: Get free online math help for Grades 7 to 10. Math tutors available 5:30pm to 9:30pm ET Sunday – Thursday.
Health
Consumer Health Complete
Consumer Health Complete provides patrons with access to up to date medical and health related information. Are you confused by your treatment plan or wondering about a particular drug’s side effects? The information you need is here.
Link: EBSCO Host
Kids Help Phone
Kids Help Phone offers free 24/7 anonymous, confidential, and non-judgemental phone web counselling.
Link: Kids Help Phone
Teen Mental Health
These links provided information about the mental health issues that affect youth and provide suggestions for support during the transition to adulthood.
Link: Canadian Mental Health Association
Link: teenmentalhealth.org
Alateen
Alateen is a part of Al-Anon Family Groups. It is a fellowship of young Al-Anon members, usually teenagers, whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking. Alateens come together to share experiences, and strength, to discuss difficulties and encourage one another, and to learn effective ways to cope with a wide variety of issues.
Link: Al-Anon Family Groups
Job Hunting
Resumes
These databases can help you search for jobs, create resumes and more.
Online Resources for Teens
Have a look at our excellent Online Resources for teens and young adults. Or you can browse our Online Resources by subject.
Canadian Points of View
Canadian Points of View contains the full text of varied materials published worldwide, but from the Canadian perspective or of particular interest to Canadians
Link: Ebsco Host
Hobbies and Crafts Reference Center
Hobbies and Crafts Reference Centre allows for access to craft and hobby magazines online. From miniatures and HO scale modelling to knitting and scrapbooking, this link provides articles, patterns and resources for all crafters and hobbyists.
Link: EBSCO Host
Homework Help
Need help with math? Get free online math help for grades 7 to 10. Math tutors are available 5:30pm to 9:30pm ET Sunday – Thursday.
Link: Homework Help
Transparent Language
Transparent Language Online provides a fun, effective, and engaging experience for learners of all levels looking to build their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in a foreign language. Combining robust courses, supplemental vocabulary, and grammar resources, Transparent Language Online is the most complete language-learning system. With over 110 languages to choose from, including English for speakers of over 30 languages, there is something for every learner.
Link: Transparent Language