Posted on February 1st, 2013 by Akunna in Resources, Teen Services
Tags: job, job hunting, summer
If you’re between the ages 15-18 and are looking for a summer job, HOPELINE registration for Boston Youth Fund (BYF) Summer Jobs starts today, February 1 and lasts until March 3.
You can apply online here . Visit the BYF website for more information about the program.
If you need computer time to apply, visit your closest teen librarian and someone will help you out.
Posted on January 23rd, 2013 by Mary in Teen Services
January marks the start of the application process for federal, state and institutional financial aid. FAFSA Day Massachusetts, a College Goal SundaySM program, provides FREE help statewide to students and families looking to kick off this process by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
The ninth annual FAFSA Day Massachusetts is being held on Sunday, January 27th at 1 p.m. at the American Student Assistance College Planning Center located at the Boston Public Library in Copley Square, as well as additional locations and dates throughout the state. The ASA College Planning Center will be open this Sunday from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. to assist families as part of this statewide initiative.
Families are encouraged to visit www.FAFSADAY.org to register, and to view locations, dates and times. The services are free and available to anyone entering college in 2013; low-income, first-generation students are especially encouraged to attend. Many locations will have services available in various languages.
FAFSA Day, a non-profit program that has served over 10,000 Massachusetts students, is staffed by volunteer financial aid and higher education experts available to provide families one-on-one assistance. The Boston-based nonprofit American Student Assistance, which empowers students and families to make better decisions around planning for, financing and repaying higher education, is a long-time sponsor of the event.
Not only can ASA help with your FAFSA form but they also have great scholarship and grant resources available to people applying to college. Check them out.
Boston Public Library, lower level
700 Boylston Street
Boston MA, 02116
617.536.0200
Monday – Thursday: 9:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Friday – Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Posted on January 16th, 2013 by Mary in Teen Services
Who is Frank Zamboni? He was an American inventor. One of his inventions was an ice resurfacer. We now call the machine a “Zamboni” in his honor. You will find the Zambonis at hockey games, ice skating tournaments and open ice skating time. The Boston Frog Pond even has a Zamboni machine. Many Zambonis are decorated or plastered with sponsorship ads. Regardless, they make the ice nice and smooth to do spins and jumps when ice skating.
Google has a special doodle today. It’s a Zamboni game. It’s really addictive.
Here is some information about the doodle from YouTube:
Enjoy!
Posted on January 14th, 2013 by Anna in Events, Programs, Teen Services
Tags: duct tape, messanger bag, tie, wallets
Last week we had an awesome duct tape workshop. I still find it amazing the things one can make from duct tape, and the fact that the tape itself comes in so many different colors and designs. Sometimes it’s hard to choose which color to use for a project!
Below, are two projects that were made that day, a colorful necktie, that really is knotted around Edward Cullen’s neck like a real tie, and a messanger bag that works just as good as anything you can buy in a store! Check them out! And if you’re interested in making anything with duct tape because you missed the exciting workshop, all you need are three basic things: duct tape in colors you love, a pair of tough scissors, and a ruler. Here are two books with fantastic design ideas for everyone:
Ductigami: The Art of the Tape by Joe Wilson
Got Tape by Ellie Schiedermayer
Posted on January 12th, 2013 by Mary in Teen Services
Tags: computers, history, internet, Microsoft, Windows, Windows 1.0, Windows 2.0, Windows 2000, Windows 3.0, Windows 3.1, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows NT, Windows Vista, Windows XP
While reading American Libraries Direct for 1/9/2012, I came across an article that provided a link to a lookback at Microsoft Windows history from 1.0 to 8. I will date myself here but I have used all versions except for Windows 8. That will happen someday. I hope you all will enjoy reliving the past with this really cool video posted on YouTube!
