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Lucky teens using the Boston Public Library Young Adults Collection have the best view in the Library. The Room is located on the southwest corner of the Mezzanine and views Exeter Street and Boylston Street. The media use this area to view the finish line of the Boston Marathon. (The library is closed that day.) The Young Adults Room serves the research and recreational reading needs of youth between the ages of 13 -18. This area has a total seating capacity for approximately 40 young adults, and includes seven study tables and a comfortable lounge area with sofas and soft chairs near the newspapers and magazines. This room is primarily reserved for teens or adults working with teens. Access
to the Metro Boston Library Network and the Boston
Public Library Research Library catalogs and other
databases are provided at two Public Access
Catalogs (PAC's). Internet access is provided on
four multi media PC's.
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Highlights of the Collection
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Internet |
The Library provides computers for teens with filtering software to limit teen's exposure to some websites. The software blocks some specific sites that could be offensive to some users. Filtering software may not block all material users might find offensive. The Boston Public Library has no control over information accessed through the Internet and cannot be responsible for its content. Parents may wish to supervise their teen's Internet sessions. Parents may give their teens approval to use unfiltered computers. Users are required to adhere to any posted use or time limitations. Four access points to the Internet are available to teens. Users
are required to adhere to any posted use or time
limitations.
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Programs |
Throughout the year, the Young Adults Room offers regular and special programs of all kinds. Regular programming includes: Creative Writing Workshops for Young Adults, Young Adult Book Review Discussion Groups, College Application Essay Writing Workshops, SAT Preparation Workshops. A number of special programs are hosted by the Young Adults Room such as author appearances, music and dramatic performances and special exhibits throughout the year. Be sure to check for Special School vacation week and holiday programs, as well as the Upcoming events on our gopher. All programs are publicized in the FROM THE YOUNG ADULTS ROOM newsletter. Click here for upcoming events. Click
here
for the Teen Lounge.
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Tours and Class Visits |
Tours are available which include points of interest such as the historic McKim building, or the library's computer resources, among other topics. Class visits may be scheduled by appointment. Staff visit high school classes upon request. Staff offer workshops to other librarians, teachers and other adults working with teens. Staff works closely with the Higher Education Information Center located on the Concourse of this building. For more information, contact the Young Adults Room at 617-859-2334 or e-mail us at young_adult@bpl.org.
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