Teens
Summer at CPL for Teens: Summer Sticker Design Contest
Want to make your mark on summer 2024? Submit your original art to our first summer sticker design contest for teens!
Teen Books
Hang Out, Mess Around, Geek Out
YOUmedia
Teen Paint & Sip
Mar 19th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bring your friends to hang out and sip on your favorite drink while you follow along with a paint tutorial.
Learn Calligraphy at Legler
Mar 19th | 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Try your hand at the age-old art of calligraphy. Paper and writing utensils will be provided.
How To Make Press-On Nails
Mar 20th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Online Event
Discover the art of DIY manicures with this Press On Nail tutorial. Follow along as nail artist Ameya guides you through the process.
Open Sticker Lab for Teens
Mar 25th | 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Come in and design your own sticker in YOUmedia using our vinyl cutter. You can use all different shapes and colors for your design!
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 p.m. daily.
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.
Illinois Financial Wellness Hub (FinWell Hub)
The Illinois Financial Wellness Hub (FinWell Hub) provides free resources to help all Illinois residents plan a better financial future.
10 Tips for Choosing the Right College
Choosing the right college is a significant decision. Here are 10 books and tips to help you make an informed decision.
Life After High School: College and Career Saturdays
Meet industry leaders, ask questions and discover programs to help you design your life after high school.
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.