Raising Teenagers: Books for Parents & Caregivers
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Parents & Teachers: we are happy to arrange library tours, orientations, or classroom visits for middle or high school aged students! We kindly request that you contact us with a minimum of two weeks advance notice in order to ensure adequate staffing for your visit. To arrange a tour or a classroom visit, please contact the Teen Librarian. We are also happy to create a book talks, subject lists, or topic guides of library resources for your class.
PPL Teen is offering free, drop-in homework help every Tuesday and Thursday during the Spring 2019 semester! Middle and high school aged students can meet up with one of our Homework Helpers at the Teen Library on Monument Square. Space is limited, and volunteers are available on a first come, first served basis.
Learn More »PPL’s Youth Services staff have created this list of recently published children’s and teen books that we think would make great gifts for the holidays. Especially noted are our local authors and illustrators!
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Portland Public Library and Portland Public Schools announce the 2018 launch of an exciting new pilot program, SEED Card – Student Education, Entertainment, and Discovery Card. Every child enrolled at Reiche Elementary School and King Middle School will receive a Portland Public Library card through their school identification number, even if they have an existing PPL card.
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PPL has partnered with Driving-Tests.org to bring you Maine DMV practice tests online. It’s easy and free! Includes car practice tests, motorcycle practice tests, CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) practice tests, online driver’s manuals (car, motorcycle, CDL) and an FAQ section with detailed answers to 100+ DMV-related questions.
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