SEPTEMBER: BACK-TO-SCHOOL READS STUDYING? USE BRAINFUSE HELPNOW
This is Not a Personal Statement by Tracy Badua
When “Perfect Perlie Perez” does not get into her (and her parents’) dream college, she will do anything possible to keep up the appearance that she did, in fact, get in.
Dread Nation by Justina Ireland
While studying to become an attendant in this new America, Jane must learn both weaponry and etiquette to fight the walking dead.
September 2023
Back to school means new classes, concepts and study habits. Brainfuse HelpNow is available for Schaumburg Library cardholders to help with homework, studying, writing, learning new languages and more!
This is a virtual tutoring service, available every day from 2-9 p.m., offering help in every subject – math, English/language arts, English as a Second Language, science, social studies and foreign language. When joining your help session, you’ll be speaking in real-time with a trained tutor who is ready to provide you with excellent support.
Brainfuse HelpNow also offers assistance in test preparation, FAFSA assistance, skill review, digital literacy, career services and more.
The Agathas by Kathleen Glasgow and Liz Lawson
Can the works of Agatha Christie really help 2 teens solve the biggest mystery of the summer in Castle Cove?
Indigo
and Ida by Heather Murphy Capps
After exposing an unfair school policy and facing backlash from the school and friends, Indigo must decide if she will stay quiet or speak out.
Teen Services: teenservices@stdl.org • (847) 923-3240
To access Brainfuse HelpNow, scan the QR code below. You’ll need your Library card number and PIN to log in. You can also try their mobile app for live help anywhere you go.
Happy learning and good luck with the new school year!
TEEN NEWSLETTER
RECOMMENDATIONS
UPCOMING TEEN PROGRAMS
EXPLORING BRAINFUSE JOBNOW
Wednesday, Sept. 6 • 6-7 p.m. • Central Workshop
DRONES
Monday, Sept. 11 • 6-7 p.m. • Central Youth Program Room
ONLINE PROGRAM: NEED-TO-KNOW CHANGES IN COLLEGE PLANNING WITH HEIDI KING
Monday, Sept. 11 • 7-8 p.m. • Online
ONLINE PROGRAM: CREATE & CHILL WITH JESS: DRIP PAINTING
Monday, Sept. 18 • 4:30-5:30 p.m. • Online
COLLEGE 101: POST-SECONDARY OPTIONS
Wednesday, Sept. 20 • 6-7 p.m. • Kenneth Young Center
ADAPTIVE TEEN DIY: MAGICAL SENSORY GLOBE
Friday, Sept. 22 • 4:30-5:15 p.m. • Youth Program Room
TIME CAPSULE OPENING
Saturday, Sept. 23 • 1-3 p.m. • Central Library OR 2-3 p.m. • Online
3D DESIGN AND PRINT
Monday, Sept. 25 • 6-7 p.m. • Central Youth Program Room
BOOKS & BITES: THE HUNGER GAMES
Tuesday, Sept. 26 • 6-7 p.m. • Central STEM Lab
TAG – TEEN ADVISORY GROUP
Wednesday, Sept. 27 • 6-7 p.m. • Central STEM Lab
PYROGRAPHY BASICS
Monday, Oct. 2 • 6-7 p.m. *Central Youth Program Room
BANNED BOOKS UNITE US
Wednesday, Oct. 4 • 5-7 p.m. • Central Workshop
CHECK IT OUT
GET TO KNOW YOUR TEEN STAFF
What are some hobbies/ activities you enjoy outside of work?
How long have you been working at the Schaumburg Library? In the teen department?
I have worked at the here for a year and a half. I started in the Youth Department and moved to Teen about a year ago.
What is your favorite book and/ or game to recommend? I love recommending all things, and even though I wrote this question, I cannot pick just one! Here are a few of my favorite recommendations:
• Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys – An emotional historical fiction exploring the hidden history of Lithuanians during World War II.
• When You Trap a Tiger by Tae Keller – A mysterious, middle-grade story that incorporates Korean folklore, magic and adventure.
• The Last Campfire for Nintendo Switch –Complete challenges along an adventure to bring home lost embers.
I love spending time with my dogs, Ginny and Harriet, by taking walks, learning new tricks and snuggling. I also enjoy watching dirt bike races with my partner and exploring independent bookstores and new flavors of tea.
What is a unique fact about yourself?
In 2018, I spent the summer in Dublin, Ireland, on a study abroad internship program. When I was not interning as a writer at a non-profit, I was visiting beautiful landscapes and towns as well as exploring history and literary museums!
What is a service within the Library that you want more teens to know about?
Teen Kits! The Library has 7 different teen kits available for check-out in our Library of Things that cover a range of interests, including:
• USB Microphone Set
• Raspberry Pi 4 Computer Desktop Kit
• Mental Health
• Social Justice
Each kit can be checked out for up to 2 weeks with a Schaumburg Library card. To learn about all the kits, visit schaumburglibrary.org/lot?Teen
Read next month’s newsletter to meet another member of the Schaumburg Library Teen Staff!
Abbey (she/her), Teen Community Engagement Librarian
