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Teen Reference: Spirituality

Reference materials for teens.

Introduction

What is the meaning of life? Is there a God? How can I connect with the energies all around me? Find the answers to these questions and more by exploring the content in these spiritually-charged databases. Discover religions around the world, learn to read tarot cards, and find artistic ways to express your spirituality.

ACLS Humanities

ACLS logoACLS Humanities eBooks is a digital collection of over 5700 foundational books in the humanities and social sciences. Explore hundreds of books about specific religions, topics in religion, and spirituality.

Creativebug

watercolor paints Creativebug gives you access to over 1,000 art and craft video classes for adults and kids, taught by recognized design experts and artists. Topics include intuitive and meditative art using a variety of media. Create your free account and enjoy unlimited access to instructional videos, patterns, and access to exclusive documentaries and live video feeds on Creativebug Television (CBTV).

EBSCO eBooks

eBooks on EBSCO logoWith EBSCO eBooks, search the full text of over 4,200 fiction and nonfiction ebook titles. This database includes a variety of books on spirituality, religion as a whole, and specific religions. Read the books on your computer, or download the app to your phone or tablet.

Gale eBooks

Gale ebooks logoGale eBooks is a database of encyclopedias, almanacs, and specialized reference sources for multidisciplinary research. These reference materials once were accessible only in the library, but now you can access them online from the library or remotely 24/7. Select the Religion category on the left side of the screen to access all kinds of books about world religions. Select the Social Sciences category to access books about the paranormal.

Hoopla

Hoopla logoHoopla is ​​a​​​​ web and mobile library media streaming platform for audio books, comics, e-books, movies, music, and TV. Hoopla has resources about religion, spirituality, and New Age practices. Whether you want to deepen your understanding of a particular religion, learn how to read tarot cards, or find the perfect meditation music, Hoopla has something for you. Hoopla is only available to residents of St. Louis County. Limit of 10 titles per month.

Kanopy

Kanopy logoWith Kanopy, browse hundreds of movies on your computer or mobile device. Kanopy has a strong collection of independent, international, and documentaries to stream. Stream documentaries about all kinds of religions, philosophies, cults, and issues in religions from around the world. Only available to residents of St. Louis County. Limit of 10 titles per month.

Libby

Libby LogoLibby is an innovative mobile app from OverDrive designed to make borrowing and enjoying e-books, magazines, and audiobooks from the library easier than ever. Find all kinds of ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines related spirituality, religion, and new age adeas.

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