Teens
Cozy Season: Holiday Books and Films
In celebration of holiday season, Cordiah shares her top picks of holiday books.
Teen Books
Hang Out, Mess Around, Geek Out
Teen Events
Bookbinding Techniques With Regin Ingloria and the WasteShed
Dec 6th | 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Participants will come away with 3-4 handbound books, from zines to pamphlet variations
Pre-Kwanzaa Celebration with Kucha and Baba Tony
Dec 6th | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join Kucha Brownlee, Baba Tony Brown and Dhamana Shauri as they present stories and songs that guide us through the 7 Principles of Kwanzaa.
Jazzman Ray's Holiday Family Concert
Dec 6th | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join us for a special holiday concert by Jazzman Ray! Hear your favorite holiday songs performed and stories shared.
Sewing Certification for Teens, part of a series
Join teen staff to learn the ins and outs of our sewing machine and be able to use it for your future projects.
Bookbinding Techniques With Regin Ingloria and the WasteShed
Dec 6th | 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Participants will come away with 3-4 handbound books, from zines to pamphlet variations
Pre-Kwanzaa Celebration with Kucha and Baba Tony
Dec 6th | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join Kucha Brownlee, Baba Tony Brown and Dhamana Shauri as they present stories and songs that guide us through the 7 Principles of Kwanzaa.
Jazzman Ray's Holiday Family Concert
Dec 6th | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join us for a special holiday concert by Jazzman Ray! Hear your favorite holiday songs performed and stories shared.
Sewing Certification for Teens, part of a series
Join teen staff to learn the ins and outs of our sewing machine and be able to use it for your future projects.
YOUmedia Events
Homework Help
CultureGrams World Edition
Explore our world with information on over 200 countries and territories.
Brainfuse: Homework Help and More
Get free one-on-one homework help and resume-writing assistance. Live tutors now available 2 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. daily.
Online Resources for Teens
Research events and concepts, find an online tutor, learn a new language and more with CPL's online resources for teens.
Resources for Teens
After High School
Virtual College Visits: Making the Best Choice for You
College tour canceled? Kyra provides tips and resources for exploring colleges online.
Cool For College: Top Picks for Teens
Cordiah is all about college readiness! Check out her top picks for teens.
Congrats Grad! Books to Read if You're Finishing High School
Congratulations, Class of 2025! Check out these book recommendations if you're finishing up high school and moving on to your next chapter.
Apply to be Part of the College and Career Internship
Join us in engaging and inspiring teens through dynamic College & Career events for the whole year of 2025!
Virtual College Visits: Making the Best Choice for You
College tour canceled? Kyra provides tips and resources for exploring colleges online.
Cool For College: Top Picks for Teens
Cordiah is all about college readiness! Check out her top picks for teens.
Congrats Grad! Books to Read if You're Finishing High School
Congratulations, Class of 2025! Check out these book recommendations if you're finishing up high school and moving on to your next chapter.
Apply to be Part of the College and Career Internship
Join us in engaging and inspiring teens through dynamic College & Career events for the whole year of 2025!
Teen Voices
Teen Voices: Piper H., Artist
Check out the art Piper created in an art exhibit for the Independence Branch.
Teen Voices: David A., Videographer from Back of the Yards
David, a regular at Back of the Yards YOUmedia, talks about recently winning a video contest and his time at the branch.
Teen Voices: Tenzin, Freddy: Minorities in Medicine Founders
The Jones College Prep students run a monthly event at HWLC YOUmedia to connect teens with medical professionals.
Teen Voices: Eric, Web Designer
Eric creates 3D videos and animation at the Whitney M. Young, Jr. Branch YOUmedia.
Teen Voices: Piper H., Artist
Check out the art Piper created in an art exhibit for the Independence Branch.
Teen Voices: David A., Videographer from Back of the Yards
David, a regular at Back of the Yards YOUmedia, talks about recently winning a video contest and his time at the branch.
Teen Voices: Tenzin, Freddy: Minorities in Medicine Founders
The Jones College Prep students run a monthly event at HWLC YOUmedia to connect teens with medical professionals.
Teen Voices: Eric, Web Designer
Eric creates 3D videos and animation at the Whitney M. Young, Jr. Branch YOUmedia.
