teens at the library in the forest

Looking for a Good Book?
New Teen Titles at VHLF
Teen Takes VHLF Blog
Award Winners
Amazon’s Bestsellers List
Teen Reads
Guys Read
TeensPoint Book Lists
Banned Books
Gale Student Short Stories
 

Famous Characters and Series


Books of Bayern
Chronicles of Narnia
Dollanganger
Fallen
Gemma Doyle
House of Night
His Dark Materials
Harry Potter
Hush, Hush
Inheritance
Peeps
Pendragon
Percy Jackson and
the Olympians

Song of the Lioness
Tales of the Frog Princess

The Giver


The Hunger Games
The Looking Glass Wars
The Mediator
The Mortal Instruments

The Secrets of the
Immortal Nicholas Flame

The Seven Kingdoms
The Wolves of Mercy Falls
Twilight
Uglies
Vampire Academy
Wicked Lovely
Wildwood
Young Wizards


Teen Stacks Unique Seating

Treehouse

Homework Help

In an effort to help our patrons with their informational needs, the Teens Department of the Library in the Forest offers the following links for homework help:

Library Databases Library Databases

Check out our full list of databases and guides to help you study.


Tutor.com

Tutor.com

Tutor.com is available from anywhere—online at the library, from home, or with our mobile app right from an iPhone or iPod Touch.


Alabama Virtual Library

Alabama Virtual Library

A group of online databases that have magazine, journal, and newspaper articles for research.


Study Guides and Strategies

Study Guides & Strategies

An educational public service web site helping learners succeed with over 8.5 million visitors in 37 languages.

 

vh city Schools

Leaders in learning for tomorrow's learners
For more information about Vestavia Hills City Schools, visit www.vestavia.k12.al.us or by calling 205-402-5250.

Summer Reading Lists Summer Reading Lists
Students can find a list suggested readings for summer and year round!

Liberty Park Middle School

Liberty Park Middle School
Principal: Kacy Pierce
17035 Liberty Parkway
205-402-5450


Louis Pizitz Middle School
Principal: David Miles
2020 Pizitz Drive
205-402-5350


Vestavia Hills HIgh School
Principal: Cas McWaters
2235 Lime Rock Road
205-402-5250

Student Support Services

Student Support Services
VHSSS provides counseling, english language and health services to students.

Art and Music

Artcyclopedia
Art History Resources

Artlex - Art Dictionary
Ariama: Essentials of Music
ThinkQuest Music Library

Music Dictionary
Music in American Life Index


English and Literature

Absolute Shakespeare
BookRags.com
MLA Citation Style
OWL Writing Lab
Pink Monkey
Shmoop.com
Spark Notes

Math and Science

Analyze Math
Cells Alive
Discovery Education
Earth Trends
Fear of Physics
How Stuff Works
General Chemistry Online
Mathematics Fact Monster

History and Social Studies

Country Reports
Library Spot Biographies
How U.S. Government Works

Stuff You Missed in History Class
 

College & Test Prep Links

College Scholarships
Federal Student Aid
Learning Express
NextStep
Occupational Outlook Guide
Spark Notes
Test Prep Review
U.S. News College Ranking Report

Local Colleges & Universities

Alabama A & M
Alabama State University
Auburn University
Birmingham-Southern College
Jefferson State Community College
Samford University
Troy State University
Tuskeegee University
University of Alabama
University of Alabama - UAB
University of Montevallo
University of North Alabama
University of South Alabama
University of West Alabama

>> Listing of AL Community Colleges


Teen News & Events
Feb. 23: Tween Zone - Page Critters
Bring an empty plastic milk jug and make your very own page critter bookmark. Registration required. Grade 4-6 Thursday, Feb. 23 at 3:30 Call 978-0155 or email Miss Savannah at sburton@bham.lib.al.us to register.
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Feb. 27: Tween Zone Book Club
This month we're discussing The Mostly True Story of Jack by Kelly Barnhill. Come prepared to discuss the book & enjoy snacks. Registration is required. Grades 4-6. 6:00 PM in the Children's Storytime Room. To register, call 978-0155 or email Ms. Amanda at asizemore@bham.lib.al.us.
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Feb. 23: Poetry Group
Join other writers. Receive feedback, inspiration, and support. Meet other local Poets or people who who love poetry to share your work or favorite poems, and have fun! (6:30pm in the Tree House)
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Mar. 30: Music in the Forest with Alabama Traveler
Bring a date and join us for our first musical event on the Roof Garden. Alabama Traveler performs a unique blend of bluegrass classics, jazz standards and 50's rock and roll. Each performance features Tom Kent on guitar and vocals and invited guest musicians.This performance features master guitarist Glenn Tolbert who provides mandolin and banjo backup on selected songs. Café Iz will remain open with a special menu of “dessert bites.” (6:30pm on the Rooftop Garden)
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