By: Jenna M
Star Wars Reviews Series (2 of 4) Ciena Ree and Thane Kyrell grew up dreaming of the day they would be flying among the stars for the Galactic Empire. After being accepted into the imperial cadet school on Coruscant, Thane and Ciena are torn between their friendship and being the top cadet in their class.…
May 26, 6:30pm - 8:45pm
Listen to performances by local creative types and share your own works-in-progress or newly finished endeavors at this monthly open mic night. Each person will have 15 minutes to sing, dance, read,…
May 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Share your writing and provide positive critiques for other writers.
June 3, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Celebrate LGBTQ Pride Month by sharing ways to bring joy, connectivity, and creativity to life and listening to personal stories about being out in Glen Ellyn. Discussion led by students and adults…
Addiction Resource : Find free help, advice, and information on treatment centers.
Al-Anon & Alateen : Resources for teens struggling with addiction, as well as family and friends of those struggling with addiction.
Drug Rehab : Research the connection between bullying and substance abuse, how it effects people of all ages, and ways to find help.
Help Guide : A guide showing how to recognize mental health issues, getting self-help, or getting help for others. A lot of the time, people separate mental health issues and addiction, but there’s often a link between the two.
National Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Information Center : Treatment centers, hotline, and other resources for those struggling with addiction.
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism : National Institutes of Health website on alcohol and alcoholism.
Parents and Smoking : Dangers of second-hand smoke to children.
Smashed : Simulation showing how and why the body doesn’t function properly when inhibited.
Childhelp : Help for victims of child abuse and nonprofit dedicated to the prevention of child abuse.
Love Is Respect : Teen dating abuse help.
The National Domestic Violence Hotline : Hotline and resources for victims of domestic violence.
Philadelphia Rape Crisis Center : Hotline and resources for survivors of rape and sexual assault.
Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network : Help and advocacy for sexual assault survivors.
Safe Horizon : Help for victims of domestic violence.
The Survivor’s Trust : Support for survivors of rape and sexual abuse.
Thursday’s Child : Support and hotline for endangered youth.
American Sexual Health Association : Information and resources about sexual health.
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance : Resources and support for people suffering from depression, bipolar, and other mood disorders, led by individuals living with mood disorders.
FamilyDoctor : American Academy of Physicians site that includes health information for all ages.
Kristin Brooks Hope Center : Hotline and other suicide prevention resources.
Mental Health America : Nonprofit dedicated to support for those living with mental illness and to the promotion of mental health.
National Alliance on Mental Illness : Education, advocacy, and support for people whose lives are affected by mental illness.
National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders : Help and resources for people dealing with eating disorders.
National Eating Disorders Association : Support for people and families affected by eating disorders.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline : Hotline and resources for suicide prevention.
Planned Parenthood : Medical and sexual health resources.
Suicide Prevention Services : Intervention, education, and advocacy to help prevent suicide.
Thursday’s Child : Support and hotline for endangered youth.
To Write Love on Her Arms : Resources, help, and inspiration for people struggling with depression, suicide, and self-harm.
WebMD : Health information and tools.
American Sexual Health Association : Information and resources about sexual health.
COLAGE : Community for children of LGBTQ parents.
GLSEN : Gay, lesbian, and straight education network.
National Center for Transgender Equality : Social justice advocacy and resources for transgender people.
Planned Parenthood : Medical and sexual health resources.
Scarleteen : LGBTQ-friendly sex education for the real world.
Sex, Etc. : Sex education by teens, for teens.
Teensource : Sex + Health + You.
Trans Lifeline : Resources and hotline dedicated to the well-being of transgender people, staffed by transgender people.
The Trevor Project : Crisis intervention, suicide prevention, and resources for LGBTQ youth.
Advocates for Youth : Advocates for youth rights to quality sexual health information and services.
American Civil Liberties Union : Defends and preserves individuals’ constitutional rights.
Center for Children’s Advocacy (Legal Rights of Teens) : Legal information on a variety of topics relating to teens.
Human Rights Campaign : LGBTQ civil rights organization.
Occupational Safety & Health Administration : Information about workers’ rights and protections, including teen workers.
Joshua O'Shea
“Certainly, set goals and strive toward excellence, but to live a life full of joy, you’ll need to embrace whatever you enjoy regardless of your skill level; anything worth being done is worth being done badly.” — Cami Ostman using Gil Chesterton.
Josh sees the library as a place to explore, grow and create. His passion is to provide a high-grade experience for everyone, offering the same services to every person and tailoring to individual needs. He’s especially excited to work with young adults to make the library a safe space for enjoyment and collaboration.
