Teen Section
The Dodgeville Public Library has a ‘Teen Section’ that offers a current selection of teen fiction, nonfiction, graphic novels and magazines. Our area has comfortable seating for reading, plus large study tables ideal for spreading out for homework and projects. Enjoy our free and fast WiFi for access to Overdrive, Libby, Ebooks and Audio books – or learn a new language with our online language program “Transparency”!
Teen Page Jobs at our Library!
The Dodgeville Public Library is accepting applications for a part time (5 -10 hrs/wk) Student Page Position. Typical duties include assisting patrons at the checkout desk & computers; sorting & shelving library materials; and other duties as assigned. Must be available to work after school (3 pm – 7 pm) and Saturdays. Ideal candidates for this position will be energetic, enthusiastic high school students who enjoy working with patrons of all ages. Bibliophiles are encouraged to apply! Apply in person at the Dodgeville Public Library, 139 S. Iowa St., Dodgeville, WI 53533. Applications accepted through Aug. 3rd. Anticipated Starting Date: August 19, 2020. The Dodgeville Public Library is an equal opportunity employer.
Life Stuff
Teen Issues
The list below are links to websites for teens.
• Advocates for Youth
• Go Ask Alice
• Kids Helpline
• Teen Health & Wellness Database
• Lamplight: Your Life Counts
• Sex education for the real world
Teen Writers
• NANOWRIMO Young Writers Program
• Writer’s Digest Young Writers Program
Digital Collection for Teens
What is it?
The eReading Room is a dedicated collection on the library’s OverDrive-powered website that displays content only for kids or teens. Displayed content can include juvenile titles, young adult titles or both. Checkouts and holds are processed the same way as the full version of the library website, so when kids and teens are ready to use the full version, they’ll already know how to navigate the pages.
Free College Preparation
Getting ready for your ACT, SAT, or AP exams? Use Badgerlink’s College Preparation Center for free!
College and Career Handbook Resources
College Resources are located in Adult Non-Fiction at 378.3 with Career Resources at 331.7.
Handbook references available can be viewed in the ‘College and Career Handbook Resources‘ area of our website.
Teen BookCloud
Teen BookCloud is an online collection of read-along titles for middle school and high school students which features adjustable online text and complete audio narration. Sentences are highlighted as they are being read and the pages turn automatically.
Job Resources / Education / Resume Building
Job Resources
Iowa County Job Center
Job Service in Dodgeville is located across the street from the Dodgeville Public Library at 201 S. Iowa St.
Southwest Tech Outreach Sites
Southwest Tech offers Adult Basic Education courses, GED/HSED preparation, career planning services, and many other programming options at several outreach sites throughout Southwest Wisconsin. Many services are free of charge! Southwest Tech Outreach site is located at 316 W. Spring St., Dodgeville, in the same mall as Piggly Wiggly.
Job Center of Wisconsin
State of Wisconsin – Department of Workforce Development is a proud partner of the American Job Center Network.
