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White Plains, NY 10601

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Hours – School Open

Mon – Thu	2 pm – 9 pm
Friday	2 pm – 6 pm
Saturday	12 pm – 5 pm
Sunday	1 pm – 5 pm

Hours – School Holiday

Mon – Thu	12 pm – 9 pm
Friday	12 pm – 6 pm
Saturday	12 pm – 5 pm
Sunday	1 pm – 5 pm

Hours – Summer

Mon – Thu	12 pm – 9 pm
Friday	12 pm – 6 pm
Saturday	1 pm – 5 pm
Sunday	1 pm – 5 pm

News and Programs for Teens

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April 2020 Teen Calendar

April 2020 Teen Calendar

Yes, our beautiful building at 100 Martine is temporarily closed, but it turns out there are plenty of other ways we can keep the Library open and sti...
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Sch-EDGE-uled Videos

Sch-EDGE-uled Videos

Do you miss the Edge as much as we do? Librarian Erik Carlson has been bringing a bit of the Edge to Instagram and Facebook every day, giving you a da...
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Lynda.com Writing Resources

Lynda.com Writing Resources

By Kathlyn Carroll, Edge Librarian. Like many others suddenly working from home, I’ve been focusing on professional development opportunities that ...
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Stuck at Home: Teens Edition

Stuck at Home: Teens Edition

By Edge Librarians Erik Carlson (ecarlson@whiteplainslibrary.org) and Kathlyn Carroll (kcarroll@whiteplainslibrary.org) and Digital Media Specialist A...
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Battle of the Books Inspired Reading List

Battle of the Books Inspired Reading List

As part of the book selection committee for Westchester’s Battle of the Books trivia competition, I spent January and February reading and considering...
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Stuck at Home: Staff Picks

Stuck at Home: Staff Picks

Stuck at home with kids and teens due to the virus? The White Plains Public Library has you covered with these suggestions from Josh Carlson, Manager ...

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Resources for Teens

Driving-Tests.org

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Driving-Tests.org

Free NY State DMVPractice Tests and Driver's Manuals.
Comics Plus: Library Edition

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Comics Plus: Library Edition

Thousands of digital comic books are available with a click of your mouse or a tap of your finger with Comics Plus: Library Edition.
tutor.com

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Available to White Plains Cardholders only

tutor.com

Online help for homework.
Kanopy Kids

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Kanopy Kids

Streaming video service providing a wealth of quality content for children.
United Way 2-1-1 Hudson Valley Region Resource Database

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United Way 2-1-1 Hudson Valley Region Resource Database

Includes a Directory of Health and Human Services.
lynda.com

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lynda.com

Thousands of valuable online training courses.
TeenBookCloud

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TeenBookCloud

An online database of eBooks and educator resources perfect for your middle school, high school, or public library.
hoopla

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hoopla

Movies, Music, eBooks and Audiobooks.
University of Fashion

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University of Fashion

Learn to be a fashion designer!
The EDGE for Teens

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The EDGE for Teens

A place for teens in grades 7-12 to explore, play, work, and hangout
Freegal

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Available to White Plains Cardholders only

Freegal

Free songs from Sony Music.
Opposing Viewpoints

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Opposing Viewpoints

Contains a range of perspectives on many important issues with over 13,000 pro/con viewpoints.
Britannica School

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Britannica School

The go-to site for learning more about any subject—for all grades and all reading abilities—offering thousands of up-to-date, curated, and curriculum-relevant articles, images, videos etc. Go to Resource
Learning Express Library

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Learning Express Library

Interactive online tests and tutorials.