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Resources for Educators & Nonprofits

PPL teen resources are available to schools, youth serving nonprofits, and home schools.

Teen Services staff can provide consultation, topic-specific book selection, book list creation, and assembly of large book loans. Class visits to the library are also highly encouraged. In addition to library tours and overview, our teen library staff offers presentations on research skills and methods to students in grades 9-12. 

Book Lists Expand

Reflecting Bilingual Learners' Lives Through Literature

Black Authors and the Topic of Identity

We welcome suggestions and requests for new book lists!

Bulk Book Loans Expand

Our support services for all Rhode Island Pre-K—12 educators allow teachers, school librarians and literacy coaches to borrow up to 90 books for eight weeks at a time. Professional librarian services include consultation, topic-specific book selection, book list creation, and assembly of large loans. Class visits to the library are also highly encouraged. In addition to library tours and overview, our teen library staff offers presentations on research skills and methods to students in grades 9-12.

If you have questions about obtaining a classroom/bulk book loan, or about a class visit to the library please contact us.

Get Library Cards Expand

If you're interested in getting or updating library cards for the teens you work with, please fill out the form below.

Get Involved

Interested in volunteering or being a guest speaker?

Learn More

To schedule a tour or visit to the Teen Loft, please contact us at teensquad@provlib.org.

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