Summer Reading 2010
Sign up for 2010's Summer Reading
Program here,
or stop by the Information Desk!
Prizes:
- iPod Shuffle
- Flash Drives
- T-Shirts
- Books (Manga, novels, and publisher advanced copies!)
- And more!
And don't forget - every Friday in July, stop by for Teen Green Crafts @ 2 p.m. in the
Teen area! We'll use recyclable materials to make eco-friendly
crafts.
July 2 - Earbud Holders
July 9 - Recycled Gift Bows
July 16 - Diskette Notebooks
July 23 - Soda Tab Bracelets -->
July 30 - Free Craft! We put out recyclable materials, and you be
creative!
If you have extra soda tabs or old 3 1/2 floppy disks, bring them in,
and we'll use them!
School Summer Reading
Looking for your assigned summer reading books? We have them
here! The Jacob Edwards Library is pleased to partner with local
schools to provide the assigned titles.
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Books, Movies & So Much More!
 Did you know that your library has more than
88,000 items? And did you know that you can request items from
other libraries? Through our Catalog, you have access to over 6
million books, DVDs, CDs, magazines and downloadable books and
videos! All you need is a valid library card and your
imagination. Check it out – then
check them out!
 Looking for something good to read? We have
selected some great suggestions of new items. Check
them out!
 Have you read all the books by your favorite
author? Are you looking for more SciFi or mysteries to
read? This is the place for you! Novelist
will give you some great ideas for books that are similar to your
favorite books. All you need is a valid library card.
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Homework Help
Need some
homework help? Check this out! These
electronic databases are
from reliable sources: encyclopedias, dictionaries, journals,
magazines, and newspapers. This is a great place to start if
you’re working on a project for school or if you just need some answers
for that really tough class. You just need a valid library card
to get started.
Some helpful websites:
 Shmoop Learning
Guides & Teacher Resources
 Check
out IPL2 for links to resources and websites you can use (and
trust!) for homework assignments and more.
 BibMe will generate a
bibliography or works cited page for that
report! Supports MLA, APA, Chicago and Turabian styles.
Looking for more?
 Check out these sites on
the World Wide
Web. If
you don’t see what you’re looking for, let us know. Maybe we can
direct you to another source. Also, let us know if you have a
website that you really like.
Still
not finding what
you’re looking for? Why not
ask a librarian!
A dedicated staff of library
professionals is available to help you find the answers you need.
The Reference Desk is located on the Main Level. Questions may be
asked in person during normal Hours of Operation, on the phone
by calling 764-5426, Ext.105 or by e-mail.
Chat with a WPL Librarian! The live
chat service is available Monday through Friday, 3:00-5:30. Or, leave a
question any time, and a librarian will get back to you ASAP!
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 School Connection
Southbridge High School -
Southbridge
Mary E. Wells Middle
School – Southbridge
Bay Path Regional Vocational
Technical High School – Charlton
Trinity Catholic Academy
Southbridge Christian Academy
Green Valley Montessori School
Tantasqua Regional High School -
Fiskdale
Shepherd Hill High
School - Dudley
Quaboag Regional High School -
Warren
Southern Worcester County Educational Collaborative
Woodstock Academy –
Woodstock, Connecticut
Marianapolis
Prepatory School - Thompson, Connecticut
Local
Scholarships
These scholarships are available to
local students. Please contact each organization for scholarship
information.
Bay State Games Future Leaders Scholarship -
Awards six $2,000 college scholarships to Bay State Games participants,
and aims to identify young men and women who will be tomorrow's
leaders. Open to high school Juniors
Big Y -
Gerald & Paul D’Amour Founders’ Fellowship for Academic
Excellence. Big Y® Scholarships are
available to High School Seniors, Undergraduates, Graduates, Community
College and Non-Traditional Students. All Big Y customers and
their dependents in the Big Y Market Area and Big Y employees
and their dependents, regardless of residence, are eligible.
Bill Mastro Memorial Scholarship
- All college bound seniors, active in Gateway Players may apply for
this $500 scholarship. The scholarship is awarded as a way of
encouraging the arts among our youth and rewarding Gateway youth
members for their hard work and support. Applications forms are
available at the Gateway Barn, and the submission deadline is April 1.
Exchange Club of Tri-Community
– A.C.E. Award
Greater
Worcester Foundation Grants & Scholarships - Awards many
scholarships to local students to attend college. Awards are made
through an annual competitive selection process that takes place from
March through June. By completing one application, you may be
considered for any of the scholarships for which you are eligible.
Harrington
Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship
–Awarded since 1959 to students planning a career in health care.
This year the auxiliary will be giving three $4,000 scholarships to
2010 high school graduating students. The scholarship application
forms are available in the guidance offices of all area schools as well
as in the Volunteer office of Harrington Hospital.
Hood Good Sport
Scholarship Program
- Eighteen scholarships of $5,000 will be awarded to New England
student athletes. Applicants will be asked to write an essay
explaining why they are a good sport on and off the field.
Rotary Club of Southbridge
RYLA Scholarship – Supports a three-day leadership-training seminar
at Nichols College, Dudley.
Saving For Your
Future Contest - Write a 300 word (or less) essay on why saving
money for higher education is important to you, and be entered to win!
Three winning essays will be chosen each week during the regular hockey
season, and all weekly winners will be entered in to the Grand Prize
Drawing - a $7500 scholarship, and a school visit from goalie Tim
Thomas. Open to all K-12 students.
Southbridge Credit Union -
Tri-Community Scholarship has been awarded annually since 1994.
For information, call 508-765-5454.
Southbridge
Garden Club
- Open to high school seniors, undergraduate, and graduate students who
will be attending accredited colleges and universities and majoring in
horticulture, floriculture, landscape design, conservation, forestry,
agronomy, environmental studies, land management, botany, biology
or other allied subjects. Applications are available at local
high school guidance offices or may be requested by writing to the
Southbridge Garden Club, PO Box 912, Southbridge.
Southbridge Optimist Club
– Awards two scholarships to Southbridge High School students
annually. Applications can be obtained at Southbridge High
School, or Bay Path Regional Vocations Technical High School.
Southbridge Woman’s Club –
Awards a scholarship to a graduate resident of Southbridge, Sturbridge
or Charlton.
Town of Southbridge Scholarship
– Apply through Town Clerk’s office. Call 508-764-5408.
College & Career
 Cramming for those upcoming college entrance
exams? Take a practice test here.
You just need a valid library card to get started. NOTE:
You will need to register to use this program. Select "new user";
Your "user name" begins with 01605, then the first 9 digits of
your valid Jacob Edwards Library card (without spaces or letters);
Create a password; Choose the "Worcester Public Library" option; click
update. This will allow you to save your test results and to log
in later for more practice tests sessions.
Take a try at the MCAS test.
 National
Association
for College Admission Counseling -
The NACAC makes it their mission to help you get into college. In their
"For Students" section you'll find great tips and resources. Be sure to
check out their College
Fairs schedule.
Artsy teens will want to pay particular attention to the Performing and
Visual Arts College Fair. Provided by the National Association
for College Counseling.
 Peterson's -
A commercial site by a firm that’s been in the college and career biz
since about day one; it's worth checking out.
 FAFSA - Applying
for student aid? Take a look at FAFSA on the Web. Provided by the
Department of Education.
 FinAid
- This highly rated site is the first place to look for financial aid
information. By National Association of Student Financial Aid
Administrators.
 Guaranteed
Scholarships.com - You'll find a list of scholarships
guaranteed by individual colleges to ALL admitted students meeting the
criteria listed. By American Educational Guidance Center.
 College Board - Online Information
from the people who bring you the SATS.
 The Princeton Review - The
Princeton Review is the big dog of the test preparation (SAT, etc)
world, so take a look.
U.S. News
Online - The annual college rankings.
Web U.S. Universities,
by State - A list of
university websites by state. Provided by the University of Texas
at Austin.
 My College Guide -
Search for schools by location, size and cost. Ask questions of
the Admissions Guru.
 O*Net Online - Designed
to replace the Dictionary of Occupational Titles, this site
includes information on skills, abilities, knowledges, work activities,
and interests associated with occupations. Provided by the U.S.
Department of Labor.
 PsychTests.com
- When you first start thinking about a career, start thinking about
what you are interested in, what you like to do, and other personality
topics. This site will test you to help you find a suitable career path.
The
Ultimate Scholarship Resource - Features
515 categorized scholarships with a list that has been broken down by
student applicant - women, transfer students, study abroad applicants,
military personnel, etc.
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Tell Us What You Think
Got an
idea for a great movie or book? Any great sites that you’d like
to suggest? Have a great idea for a teen program? Drop us a
line and tell us what you think.
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