School's almost out...

Summer. It's almost here. It's so close you can taste it. All that stands in the way are those last few school projects... and finals. The library can help you breeze through the next month and those last few tests.

Check out our Homework Help page for lots of useful links. We can help you cite papers, find great sources, and more.

Taking the SAT or ACT soon? Try Learning Express Library for practice SAT & ACT tests to help you ace those exams. Use your library card number to log on from home.

Sleeping in, days at the beach-- you're almost there! Good luck, and keep an eye on teens.hcplc.org for lots of fun, free events happening at your library this summer.

Need help with homework? Try TUTOR.COM!

Another school year, another year of homework. I can hear you sighing already, but never fear -- the library has you covered.

Chat online with a live tutor using Tutor.com. Live homework help is available from 2PM to midnight, seven days a week. The tutors can help you with any subject, any level -- for example, you can get math help with algebra, calculus, or any subject in between. Need an editor for your English paper? They can do that too!

Connect to this fantastic FREE service from home using your library card number. You'll never fall into the pit of homework despair again!

School starts soon...

Make sure you're ready:

- Small Step. Take care of your health! Tips about eating right, exercising, and feeling good about your body.

- Teen Driving. Many hints about learning how to drive, driving (and parking) safely, and even buying a car.

- Florida Scholarships. The Florida Student Scholarship and Grant Program. So many sources- there is probably one that is right for you!

And don't forget to have fun:

- Teen Rock Concert. Right here at our own Jimmie B. Keel Library. Friday, August the 21rst at 7PM.

- New Moon Movie. Yeppers, the official movie website. Complete with blog, official trailer, wallpapers, and more.

School not your thing?

I just saw a great article about a program for high school students who want to learn the skills needed to succeed in a career... especially students who might not be headed to college.

There are apparently 4 Career Centers in Hillsborough County that offer students the opportunity to earn their diploma while training for careers in fields like nursing, auto repair, web design, culinary arts, construction, or law enforcement (plus many others too!).

Check out the programs at these schools!
Bowers-Whitley Career Center
D.W. Waters Career Center
Simmons Career Center
South County Career Center

Pretty cool, huh?

Back to School!

It's that time of the year. School has now started.

Many of you will be making plans about what to do after you finish high school. It's never too early to start looking up information about your future.

Here are some books that can help you in your search:

- How to Choose a College Major by Linda Landis Andrews
- Barron's Best Buys in College Education by Lucia Solorzano
- Peterson's Four Year Colleges
- But what if I don't want to go to college? By Harlow G. Unger

Here are some test preparation books:

- Kaplan SAT Comprehensive Program
- Cracking the ACT
- The Official Guide for All SAT Subject Tests

And some websites as well:

- FACTS.org: Florida's online academic advising system.
- Petersons.com: College and graduate school planning website.

Tampa Colleges and Universities:

- University of South Florida
- University of Tampa
- Hillsborough Community College

Best wishes!