Teen Resources
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SUMMER READING 2018
Our 2018 Teen Summer Reading Program is a great way to win prizes for students in grades 6-12. Online registration will begin on June 25. Register here!
Here is the Library's Recommended Summer Reading:
2018 Recommended Summer Reading for Graduating 5th Graders
Here are the McCall Summer Reading lists:
2018 Incoming Grade 6
2018 Incoming Grade 7
2018 Incoming Grade 8
Here are the Winchester High School Reading Lists:
2018 WHS English Department Reading List
2018 WHS Social Studies Department Reading List
Online Resources for Homework and Research
The library has a large collection of online resources that give you access to reliable sources for school papers and projects. All resources are accessible in the library and most are accessible from home with your library card. Here are some good places to start:
- General Topics – These resources contain books and articles on almost every topic. If you’re not sure where to start, try General OneFile or Credo Reference.
- History and Social Sciences – Great for U.S. and World history, biography, geography, and cultural studies. You can also find maps, pictures, videos. These databases are particularly helpful for finding primary source documents such as speeches and letters.
- Newspapers and Magazines – Find articles on current events from all the major news publications including the Boston Globe and the New York Times. You can find newspaper articles from the 1850s or even from yesterday.
- Science and Nature– Covers all science topics, environmental studies, biology, plants, animals, and more.
E-BOOKS and TECHNOLOGY
- LibraryAware Newsletters: Sign up for more than 20 different newsletters and get great book suggestions by email. For starters, try the Teen Scene Newsletter or the Tween Reads Newsletter.
- Book recommendations from the catalog - Look up your favorite book and scroll down to see similar books and recommended authors.
- To find the next book in a series, try: Young Adult Books in Series and Sequels or What’s Next: Books in Series Database of Kent District Library
- To follow up on a particular book or author you like, try: Novelist K-8 Plus or NoveList
Citing Sources in a Bibliography
- Easybib is a free MLA citation generator.
- BibMe offers a citation guide and a bibliography maker.
Teacher Resources
Librarians are available to work with Winchester school librarians and teachers to identify materials that will enhance and enrich their classroom work. Teachers can contact the librarians using the form below to let us know about upcoming projects, required reading, or anything else that will help the library meet their students’ needs:
Need help?
Contact the reference desk at 781-721-7171 x320 or winill@minlib.net. You can click the icon below to access our reference e-mail form.
Hours & Location
| Monday–Thurs | 9:30am – 9:00pm |
| Friday | 9:30am – 5:30pm |
| Saturday | 9:30am – 5:30pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
LOCATION
80 Washington Street
Winchester, MA 01890
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Upcoming Events
Wed, Jun 20, 2018 10:00-10:30 AM
Itsy Bitsy Readers
Wed, Jun 20, 2018 10:30AM-12:30 PM
Wednesday Morning Book Group
Wed, Jun 20, 2018 11:00-11:30 AM
Itsy Bitsy Readers
Thu, Jun 21, 2018 10:00-10:45 AM
Pattycake Place
Thu, Jun 21, 2018 10:00-11:30 AM
English at Large - Book Group
Thu, Jun 21, 2018 6:00-8:45 PM
Swim Winchester board meeting
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