Teens
WELCOME TEENS AND TWEENS
Your one-stop place at PPL for all things Teen and Tween! Stop in after school and work on your homework, pick one of the many graphic novels to read, or just hang out with friends. Jump into gaming sessions, get crafty with our crafts and activities, or log onto PPL’s free WiFi and chat with friends.
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Libby
Browse eBooks and eAudiobooks just for teens.
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Hoopla
Discover eMaterials including movies and music.
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Beanstack
Join and participate in reading challenges.
New Releases
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Welcome to the Teen Reading Zone, a haven where literature meets your unique taste and personal style! As you step into this engaging space, you’ll discover an array of inviting seating options, from plush bean bags to cozy cushions, designed to create the perfect atmosphere for your reading adventures. Our shelves are lined with an eclectic collection of the latest novels, timeless classics, and gripping series, ensuring that there’s something for every teen reader.
It’s more than just reading; it’s a space to unwind, explore, and connect. Whether you’re a book aficionado or just getting started, the Teen Reading Zone is your destination for adventure. So, grab a book, find a cozy spot, and let the reading journey unfold!
Events
“Hope can be a powerful force. Maybe there’s no actual magic in it, but when you know what you hope for most and hold it like a light within you, you can make things happen, almost like magic.”
—Laini Taylor
Resources
Global Culinary Exploration and Insight
Free Online Technology Education
Join more than 100 million people from all walks of life who have come to us to learn the essential skills they need to live and work in the 21st century. Browse our extensive library:
Online Learning
Gale Courses offers a wide range of highly interactive, instructor led courses that you can take entirely online. As a library card holder in good standing, you are entitled to these courses at no cost. Courses run for six weeks and new sessions begin every month.
Plymouth Public Library Catalog
Indiana Driving Practice Tests
This FREE Driver Education program contains the following state-specific information: 11 car practice tests, 8 motorcycle practice tests, 3 CDL practice tests, 3 online driver’s manuals, and an FAQ section with detailed answers to 100+ BMV-related questions.
Skill Building Online Platform
Organized into targeted learning centers, LearningExpress Library supports those looking to improve core academic skills, pass the GED, prepare for college, join the military, obtain occupational certification, find a job, change careers, become a U.S. citizen and much more.
Indiana’s Online Learning Hub
INSPIRE databases offer access to magazines, encyclopedias, newspapers, and other resources to meet the information needs of Indiana residents.
Diverse Academic Database
EBSCOhost is a powerful online reference system offering databases from leading information providers for public, academic, medical, corporate and school libraries.
Language Learning
Rosetta Stone is dedicated to changing people’s lives through the power of language and literacy education. The company’s innovative, personalized language and reading programs drive positive learning outcomes in thousands of schools, businesses, government organizations, and for millions of individual learners around the world.
Auto Repair Information
Chilton Library provides access to repair, maintenance and service information on the most popular cars, trucks, vans and SUVs on the road today, as well as, many new vehicles. This continuously updated resource provides step-by-step repair procedures, troubleshooting guides, diagnostic trouble codes, photos, illustrations, diagrams, and multimedia (videos and animations) to simplify even the most complicated tasks.
Genealogy Research Made Easy
Explore Family History
Reading Challenge Tracking
E-books and Audiobooks
E-books and Audiobooks App
Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, and more from your local library for free! Libby is the newer library reading app by OverDrive, loved by millions of readers worldwide!
Digital Library Entertainment
Hoopla offers more content, in more places, than any other digital library platform and it’s all FREE thanks to your public library!
Recommendations Curated by PPL
Are you looking for a few good books to read or listen to? Sign up for our e-newsletters and get great book suggestions by email.
Digital Encyclopedia and Resources
World Book Online is an engaging, verified, and trustworthy digital resource for grades pre-K through high school.
Literary Discovery and Exploration
Answer the age-old question, “What do I read next?” Search and match reading interests to books, authors, genres, or topics
USA Cultural Exploration
AtoZ the USA was designed for students, educators, and anyone who wants to develop an in-depth understanding of the USA.
Worldwide Travel Insights
AtoZ World Travel was designed for world travelers, schools and universities, global businesses, and anyone who wants to prepare for their trip abroad.
Comprehensive Online Mapping Resource
AtoZ Maps Online was designed for libraries, educators, businesses, travelers and anyone who needs a royalty-free map for school and other projects.
International Travel Insights
The Global Road Warrior database was designed for students doing country reports, educators, travelers, and anyone who wants to learn about the world and its diverse cultures.
Global Business Insights
AtoZ World Business was designed to help individuals and businesses establish successful business relationships and succeed internationally. The database will be of special interest to global entrepreneurs students, and business schools.
American Culinary Exploration and Insight
AtoZ World Food was designed for culinary institutes, students, world travelers, cooking clubs, adventurous eaters, and anyone who wants to learn about world cuisine without having to purchase individual country cookbooks.
Global World Exploration
AtoZ the World has information about world history, cultures, languages, foods, religions, and serves as a key resource for students, educators, and anyone who wants to learn about the world’s diverse cultures.
Global Culture Exploration
AtoZ World Culture was designed for researchers, educators, travelers, global businesses, government agencies and anyone who wants to learn about the world and its diverse cultures.