Teen Resources
Helpful resources, tips, and other information on topics relating to teens.
Research
Gale Research Databases for Teens
Part of the Statewide Databases which are free with geolocation or a library card to those who live, learn, and work in MA.
Reliable and authoritative information from academic journals, magazines, newspapers, ebooks, and more. Choose a subject-specific database or search multiple databases at once for full-text articles. Formatted citations in all the major citation styles are provided for every article.
- Not sure which database to choose? Start with Academic OneFile, a comprehensive database with articles across all disciplines.
- Also try High School Edition (Gale OneFile) for information on high school research topics plus pop culture, sports, and more
- You can also search The Boston Globe Archives or New York Times Archives for articles from 1980-current.
Boston Public Library Online Resources
Get a Boston Public Library e-Card for free access to hundreds of online platforms, apps, and databases. Anyone aged 13+ who lives, attends school, or works in Massachusetts is eligible to register online for a BPL e-card and get immediate access to online resources.
Community & World
Recommended books, websites, and other resources on ways you can find reliable news, get involved, be inspired, and make a difference.