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Young Adult Corner

If you are looking for a Book, Music CD, DVD, Video or CD-Rom that we don't own, please drop a note in the suggestion box at the circulation desk. Address it to the YA office.

Why not come in and check out our YA area: we are always getting new Books, DVDs, CD-Roms and Music CDs. Don't forget we also have available for use in the library (for YAs only) a Laptop computer and 3 CD Players.

 

YOUNG ADULTS :

Check out what's going on in our Summer Reading Program - Metamorphosis!  Lots of programs for grades 6 and up...

 Please call us at 708-447-0869 to register or stop in at the Youth Services Help Desk in the lower level.

 
Friday, June 27 - 7:00 p.m.  YOUNG ADULT MOVIE:  CLOVERVIEW (2008).
Rated PG-13. Grades 6 and older.
If under 13, must bring written permission from parent.  Popcorn, soda, free!
 
 
Friday, July 11 - 7:00 p.m.  YOUNG ADULT PROGRAM:  NORTH RIVERSIDE IDOL
For grades 6 and older.
Bring your talent and your cheering section...and good luck making it to the final round!
  
 
Friday, July 25 - 7:00 p.m.  YOUNG ADULT MOVIE:  ONE MISSED CALL (2008)
Rated PG-13.
Grades 6 and older - if under 13, must bring written permission from parent.  Popcorn, soda, free!  
 
 
Friday, August 8 - 7:00 p.m.  YOUNG ADULT PROGRAM:  DUCT TAPE RETURNS!!
For grades 6 and older.
 
 
 
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Education

College Guides

Counselor-O-Matic
  This Web site is "an advanced search engine that combines your academic and extracurricular history (screens 1-3) with your preferences (screens 4-8) to help you find the right college."
   
CollegeNET
  College selection guide with links to college sites scholarship information.
   
 Petersons.com
  Search for a college programs and schools of interest. With free membership to Peterson's CollegeQuest, users can apply for admission online.
   
   

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Educational Associations/Agencies

CollegeNET
  College selection guide with links to college sites scholarship information.
   
National Center for Education Statistics
  Provides educational statistics, forecasts, and reports, including "The Nations Report Card."
The U. S. Department of Education
National Education Association
Illinois Education Association/NEA

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Entrance Exams & Preparation

ACT
GRE - Graduate Record Examinations
Kaplan 
The Princeton Review
Collegeboard.com
  Official site for PSAT/NMSQT and SAT registration, test dates, and test-prep assistance.

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Financial Aid & Scholarships

FAFSA
  On this Web site you can fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid online.
College Illinois
  Details about the Illinois prepaid tuition program.
Illinois Student Assistance Commission
  Includes information on financial aid sources, Illinois aid programs, a college cost & savings calculator, and a state and federal aid estimator.
FastWeb
  Provides a scholarship search of over 180,000 scholarships, fellowships, loans, and grants, available to students for free.
FinAid
  A guide for students and parents on securing different types of financial aid resources. Offers detailed explanations, financial aid forms, calculators, and an "Ask An Aid Advisor" service that answers financial aid questions.

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GED

GED Testing Service
  This site offers articles on what to expect, what your scores mean, and some sample questions.

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Local Schools

Riverside - Brookfield High School
Riverside Public Schools District 96
Komarek School District 94
Lewis University
Olivet Nazarene University
University of St. Francis

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Last modified:  6/18/08