Raising and Teaching Teens
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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.
Our Teen Holiday Gift Guide is now live! Handpicked fiction, nonfiction and graphics for all the teens and forever-teens on your list. Also available in cute bookmark form in the Teen Library. Arranged alphabetically by author.
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The Teen Advisory Board (TAB) is a volunteer and engagement opportunity for middle and high school students. Gain leadership experience and to work together within a large organization to enact change!
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Portland Public Library and Portland Public Schools announce the launch of an exciting new pilot program, SEED Card – Student Education, Entertainment, and Discovery Card. Our goal is to provide access to public library resources for every student enrolled in Portland Public Schools.
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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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From the PPL blog:
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Starting Friday, November 1, libraries will only be allowed to buy ONE copy of new eBooks published. More »