LBPD Youth Service

LBPD Youth Service

​​​​​​​​​​​The Youth Librarian’s Corner​​

​Welcome to the library!  Visit this section to locate valuable resources that can expand your personal and educational goals.  Are you getting the books you want? Let your library help you. Be sure to update your contact information, reading level, and book interests with us. The more you tell us what you like, the better we can adjust your account to get it right. There are some great selections just waiting for you! Let us help you get what you need and want. Update your account anytime by calling our reference desk at 410-230-2443.​​​

​Youth Book Selections​

Recommended Reads

Homework Help​

Research Resources​​​

Additional Resources

​​Boy Reading Braile in school
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​​Youth Book Selections​​

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​Not sure what to read? Find out what others are saying about books for young readers. ​
Common Sense Media Book Reviews ​
YA Books Central​
The Children’s Book Review​
Kirkus Reviews- Children's Books​
NLS Kids Zone ​
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Recommended Reads

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Maryland Black-Eyed Susan​
NLS Magazines Periodicals are produced in a variety of formats, including digital audio, digital download, digital text, ebraille, large print, and press braille.​
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​​Homework Help - Online Resources​

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​​​​Youth Reference Desk:  Need a little help from a “librarian”.  Ask @ the Youth Reference Desk. 
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Using the Online Catalog​ (OPAC): Search for your favorite book, author, or genre.​

​​Research Resources

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What is Information Literacy?

​Information literacy is the ability to find, evaluate, organize, use, and communicate information in all its various formats, most notably in situations requiring decision-making, problem-solving, or the acquisition of knowledge (https://skylinecollege.edu/library/informationliteracy/).

Here are some helpful resources to do your best research!​

The Big6 is a six-stage model to help anyone solve problems or make decisions by using information. Some call it information literacy, inquiry, research skills, or an information problem-solving process…learn more about the Big6 model.  

Evaluating Resources: The questions on this page will help you explain why a particular source is a good fit for your research project.

Online resources @ Your Maryland Public Library 

Useful resources for K-12 students
Find authoritative multimedia resources with an emphasis on primary sources such as newspapers. Key sources include a strong collection of images, videos, and archival videos.

Find reference content developed specifically for Middle School students. [Children Ages 11-14] Key subjects include literature, science, social studies, and history.

Find authoritative periodical information on a wide variety of research topics. Key subjects include current events, the arts, science, popular culture, health, people, government, history, sports, and more.
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Kids InfoBits covers popular topics on a child's reading level. Key subjects include Animals, Arts, Geography, Health, Literature, People, Social Studies, Technology, and more.
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Every self-paced language course introduces the learner to cultural insights and grammar specific to their language of choice, delivered through native-speaker dialogue. 

Khan Academy (all grades)
A free library of trusted, standards-aligned practice and lessons covering math, grammar, science, history, AP, SAT, and more.
Every day, students can access free, high-quality activities across subjects, all in one place. ​
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Additional Resources

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A list of curated links that will direct patrons, parents, caregivers, and other service providers to additional resources available to the public.​


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Contact Information 

For more information about the library's youth services, please contact: 

​​​Youth Services: 410-230-2455​ | kidsdesk.lbpd@maryland.gov​​