Featured of the Month Card for Middle & High School
November is American Indian Heritage Month
Fiction and nonfiction books for young adults that explore American Indian cultures and traditions.
November 2024 Library Closings
The following is the November 2024 Thanksgiving holiday closing schedule for all library locations.
Complicated Love
Breakups, first loves, second loves, and love triangles fill the pages of these young adult books.
Stories from the Front Lines
These novels give a sense of what it was (and is) like to be young and in danger during wartime.
Historical Fantasy Fiction for Teens
Not only do these books take you to another time period, but they also let you enter another fantasy world!
Classes & Events at the Library
What is Café Book?
Teens at area schools meet and talk about the latest and hottest books published for teenagers.
After reading their choices from selected titles, the teens share their thoughts with each other. The ultimate goal is to produce a booklist of each school's "Top Teen Picks" for that year.
Held at middle schools across the service area, Café Book is a partnership between the public and school libraries to encourage and support teens who love to read.
Not only are they enjoying great books with like-minded students, but they are also learning critical literary evaluation skills.
Café Book 2024-2025
Café Book is a partnership between area schools. Teens meet to talk about books from a selected list of the latest and hottest titles.
Café Book Top Picks: 2023-2024
Teens participating in our Café Book program, a partnership with area schools, voted these books their favorite picks of the school year!
Library Services for Grades 6-12
Find a Good Read
Check out these middle and high school booklists handpicked by our librarians.
Children & Teen Book Groups
Want to read with others? Join one of our youth book groups available online.
Learning Opportunities for Grades 6-12
Resources for Grades 6-12 for both students and teachers.
Middle & High School Classes with Library Partners
Find and contact your designated library partner for local middle and high schools, plus more.
Online Resources for Grades 6-12
Explora Middle & High School (EBSCO)
Supports both student research and classroom instruction. For Grades 6-12. Provided by Find it Virginia.
Read It! (EBSCO)
Adapted reading material on a variety of topics designed for middle school, high school, and English language learners.
OverDrive: Teen eBooks & eAudio
eBook and eAudio for young adults. Download popular titles to read or listen to on your phone or tablet.
Black Freedom Struggle in the United States
Find historical newspaper articles, diaries, and more marked by the opposition African Americans have faced on the road to freedom.
Need tutoring?
HelpNow: Online Tutoring Service
A unique live tutoring, homework help, and studying resource designed to help all ages succeed.
Study Guides
My Librarian: Learning Spanish for Kids
Is your child interested in Spanish? Here is a list of what the library has to offer.
Here Comes Johnny Appleseed
When people talk about how apple trees were spread across America, there's always one name that comes up -- Johnny Appleseed.
Red, White, and Blue Music
Learn about good ole American Music just in time for the 4th of July.
The Longest Day: Traditions for the Summer Solstice
Take a moment to savor the summer delights and craft some new traditions while learning the legends of summer.
Beyond High School
One-on-One Job Help, part of a series
Resume and job search help from a Program Career Readiness Specialist with RARAE (Rappahannock Area Regional Adult Education).
Job Hunting
Whether you are first entering the job market, looking for a new job, or thinking of changing careers, these resources will guide you.
Prepare for College
Want to go to a college or university? You must be prepared first. Take a look at these resources we've chosen to help you succeed.
Paying for College
These resources - online and at the library - will help you find money and support so that you can attend college.
For Educators, Parents, & Caregivers
Homework Buddies, part of a series
Bring homework and school supplies for help from teen mentors.
Teacher's Place
As your partners in education, we provide a variety of classes and resources for you, your students, and their parents.
My Librarian: The Homeschool Phenomenon
Thinking about homeschooling your child or teen? Read more about the teaching phenomenon taking America by storm.
Living with and Parenting Kids with ADD & ADHD
Here you will find books written by professionals that can give you support in living with or raising a child with ADD or ADHD.
