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  • Teen Events

    The library building may be closed to the public, but the library staff is working on providing services and programs for you! We have created some videos that you might find helpful if you want to borrow library items during this limitation of public access.

    • Find out about our new Door-side Pickup service in this video.
    • Find out how to reserve library items using a browser on your computer in this video.
    • Find out how to reserve library items via the LMxPRESS PLUS app on your smart device in this video.
    • Want to access e-books, audio books, and more on your device, but unsure how? Check out this video to learn how to download and use the Libby (eLibraryNJ/Overdrive) and Hoopla apps!
    If you have any questions, please feel free to call the library at 732-745-5108 x20 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. on weekdays, or email nbfpl@lmxac.org.

    Friday Fun Day!

    Fridays at 3:00 p.m., beginning September 18, 2020

    Every Friday afternoon, all are welcome to join Ms. Karen online for a virtual game of Kahoot or Bingo or maybe a Scavenger Hunt! Children under age 8 may need the assistance of a parent or older sibling. Register using this form.
    On September 18 we will use Kahoot to test our knowledge of the women’s suffrage movement. Look through some of these websites to improve your chances of winning!

    NOTE: In order to play Kahoot via Zoom, you will need 2 windows open side by side on your computer (1 window for Zoom where you will see the questions and 1 window for Kahoot where you will select your answers) or you can use 2 different devices, such as a computer and a phone (use the computer for Zoom and the phone for Kahoot). For questions, contact Ms. Karen at kstuppi@lmxac.org.

  • THE List of Lists

    We like books so much, we made this list for finding some good ones.

    Novelist

    This database offers recommended reading lists by genre, sorted by suggested age/grade levels. It lets you search for books by subject, author, title, or keyword, and provides an option for "read-alike" titles.

    (Access limited to in library use, or accessed through JerseyClicks.com.)

    New Additions

    This online list shows what has recently been added to the library's Teen collection. You can also use the catalog to search for specific books, in this library or in other nearby libraries!

    Garden State Teen Book Awards

    The Garden State Teen Book Award is a project of the Young Adult Section of the New Jersey Library Association. Its awards committee, representing libraries from throughout the state, selected the nominees based on teen appeal and quality of writing from the previous year's 'Best Books' list.

    Teens all across NJ are invited to vote for their favorite book title in any one or all three voting categories.

    Alex Award Winners

    Ten books published for adults that have potential appeal for teens.

    Best Fiction for Young Adults

    Fiction titles published for young adults in the past 16 months that are recommended reading for ages 12 to 18.

    Printz Award Winners

    First given in January 2000, the award honors the young adult book that best exemplifies literary excellence.

    Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers

    This list is for young adults who, for whatever reason, do not like to read.

    Teen Ink

    Teen Ink is "a national teen magazine, book series, and website devoted entirely to teenage writing, art, photos and forums." The library has recently subscribed to the magazine and you can check it out from us with your library card!

    Guys Read

    This website has book recommendations for the guys. You want action, adventure, or survival? This site's got it.

    Reading Rants

    A website featuring out of the ordinary booklists for teens that has been an online presence since 1998 and is now an interactive blog, where teens can not only respond to the reviews but write their own!

    Teen Reads

    This site is part of the Book Report Network and strives to "bring teens info and features about their favorite authors, books, series and characters."

  • Study Hall

    Tutors from Rutgers are here at the library during much of the school year. Visit this page for more details.

    Here are some resources that might help you with your homework and learning:

    Black History in New Brunswick

    This digital collection is brought to you by the New Brunswick Free Public Library. Here, you will find information on some important events in the history of New Brunswick, from the colonial period up to the present.

    Learning Express Library

    The library subscribes to Learning Express Library, which includes more than 1,000 resources. Vist the "School Center" for practice, lessons, and study aids. There's academic skill building (reading, writing, and math), including resources in Spanish. You can even students can practice for Advanced Placement (AP®), college admissions, college placement, and graduate school exams.

    JerseyClicks

    This is a portal to multiple databases: Provided by the NJ State Library, patrons can log on with their library card number to access full text articles on Health, Business, Education, History and also magazine and newspaper articles.

    B.J Pinchbeck's Homework Helper

    “Since 1996, BJ Pinchbeck’s Homework Helper has been the curator of the best free education and homework resources for students, teachers and parents.”

    EDSITEment

    "EDSITEment offers a treasure trove for teachers, students, and parents searching for high-quality material on the Internet in the subject areas of literature and language arts, foreign languages, art and culture, and history and social studies."

    Fact Monster

    A homework-help resource from Information Please.

    Khan Academy

    "Students can make use of our extensive video library, practice exercises, and assessments from any computer with access to the web... Our library of videos covers K-12 math, science topics such as biology, chemistry, and physics, and even reaches into the humanities with playlists on finance and history."

    Sweet Search

    "SweetSearch helps students find outstanding information, faster. It enables them to determine the most relevant results from a list of credible resources, and makes it much easier for them to find primary sources."

    Encyclopedia Mythica

    "Please enter the award-winning internet encyclopedia of mythology, folklore, and religion. Here you will find everything from A-gskw to Zveda Vechanyaya, with plenty in between."

    WebMath

    "Webmath is a math-help web site that generates answers to specific math questions and problems, as entered by a user, at any particular moment... In addition to the answers, Webmath also shows the student how to arrive at the answer."

    World Factbook

    "The World Factbook provides information on the history, people, government, economy, geography, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues for 267 world entities. Our Reference tab includes: maps of the major world regions, as well as Flags of the World, a Physical Map of the World, a Political Map of the World, and a Standard Time Zones of the World map."

  • Post-Graduation

    Use these sites to explore your options after senior year. Plan and prepare early and often.

    Best Online Colleges

    This site is designed to guide you "toward challenging, satisfying academic programs that will propel your career into the future."

    College Board

    This is a “mission-driven not-for- profit organization that connects students to college success and opportunity.”

    Learning Express Center

    Visit the College Prep Center page for "practice tests, interactive tutorials, and eBooks to help you prepare for college success."

    Online Courses

    This site is a host for free and open courses for students. Their courses are searchable with an in-built search function.

    Rutgers Pre-College Programs

    An online pre-college program directory highlighting more than 100 Rutgers-affiliated programs available for K-12 students during the academic year and summer. Academic enrichment, for-credit courses, college access programs, arts and athletic programs, and camps are available on campus and at RU-affiliated satellite locations.

    My Rutgers Future

    A free, customizable online student portal that allows middle and high school students to further connect to various resources and opportunities available at Rutgers. Students can use their portal to learn about majors and career options, view upcoming events on campus, subscribe to Rutgers social media feeds, and gain early access to part of the Rutgers University application for admission.

    My College Guide

    This site is a "go-to resource for helping degree seekers find the best colleges and programs to meet their career and personal goals."