Fun Stuff

Hand-picked by librarians, these web sites are certain to educate, inform and inspire!  In addition to our favorite links, we’re providing you with easy access to popular links.  These links may be just what you’re looking for, but if you need more info, visit BPL’s Online Resources or Recommended Sites page.

 

  • Above the Influence
    Includes drug facts, focusing ways to stay above the influence, plus how to help a friend.
  •  Alloy
    Top site for teen fashion, horoscopes, quizzes and more.
  •  Channel One News
    Offers news for the classroom, a global community and entertainment for teens.
  • Collegeboard
    Get information and practice for SAT and AP test or help with college planning.
  • deviantART
    Display your own art to sale or shop unique art items.
  • EasyBib
    A site to do all different types of citations for any resource.
  • FitTeen
    WebMD’s site dedicated to inspiring teen fitness, weight training, aerobics, nutrition and helping all teens get the most out of life.
  • Love is Respect
    The ultimate resource to engage, educate and empower youth and young adults to prevent and end abusive relationships.  Includes dating basics, defining abuse, texting and sexting information, plus links for help.
  • I Owe It To Me.
    Local initiative which promotes teens abstaining from drug, alcohol and tobacco use. 
  • Poets.org
    Poems Teens Like.
  • Quintessential Careers
    Need a career idea or maybe help figuring out what college to attend?  This site will help navigate life post high school.
  • Quizilla
    An interactive site for teens.  Create your own quizzes on any subject or answer others.  Check out the poetry, lyrics and polls.
  • Science News
    A cool science news site, focused on older kids and teen audiences.
  • Seventeen Magazine
    Website for the popular teen magazine. Take quizzes, get advice and learn about the latest trends.
  • Snopes.com
    The definitive Internet reference source for urban legends, folklore, myths, rumors and misinformation.
  • SparkNotes
    Can’t understand the latest book your English teacher assigned?  SparkNotes is what you need.  Help on classic novels, Shakespeare or SAT/AP test prep.
  • Teen Ink
    Teen Ink offers teenagers the opportunity to publish their creative work and opinions on the issues that affect their lives - everything from love and family to teen smoking and community service.
  • Teenreads
    Love to read?  Teen Reads features reviews for teen fiction and non-fiction books.
  • Teens for Planet Earth
    A site for teens whom care about protecting the environment.
  • TeensHealth
    A safe website where teens can learn about health issues.
  • Wall Street Journal Classroom Edition
    A newspaper devoted to preparing young people for the decisions that will shape their economic future.
  • Wattpad
    The best place to share and discover stories.
  • YALSA
    A division of the American Library Association dedicated to serving teens. 

Supervising Teen's Internet Use

It is the library’s policy that parents or legal guardians are responsible for deciding what library resources are appropriate for their children. Parents may feel some resources and internet sites are inappropriate for their children. Parents should supervise their teen's internet sessions and discuss appropriate content and activities, including social networking, with their teen.

No filtering software can control access to all materials that an individual may deem inappropriate. Please note that social networking is allowed on library computers. Parents are encouraged to review Keeping Kids Safer on the Internet and to talk with their children about internet safety. For more information, review BPL's Computer Policies.

About Recommended Sites

Our goal is to provide you with educational, entertaining and reliable information on the internet.  All web content should be viewed with a discerning eye for accuracy, authorship and currency.  Please note, by providing these web links for easy access, inclusion does not imply endorsement by Bentonville Library. 

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