Teens
Teen Fiction: New Year, New Genre
If you want to try a new genre this year but don't know where to start, this is for you!
Teen Books
Hang Out, Mess Around, Geek Out
Teen Events
Board Game Bash
Jan 24th | 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Do you want to learn about some new games while meeting new friends? Join our teen volunteers every month for board game night.
Compost 101
Jan 25th | 3:00pm - 3:45pm
It's a great time to learn how to use the compost bins across the city!
Register for Brainfuse's GED Prep program
Jan 27th | 2:00pm - 6:00pm
West Englewood & Back of the Yards
Do you want study for the GED at your own pace? Brainfuse offers a free online GED prep program with live tutors. Learn more and register.
Photography Scavenger Hunt
Jan 27th | 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Learn basic photography techniques and practice them with your phone camera. Bring any “subjects” you’d like to photograph.
Board Game Bash
Jan 24th | 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Do you want to learn about some new games while meeting new friends? Join our teen volunteers every month for board game night.
Compost 101
Jan 25th | 3:00pm - 3:45pm
It's a great time to learn how to use the compost bins across the city!
Register for Brainfuse's GED Prep program
Jan 27th | 2:00pm - 6:00pm
West Englewood & Back of the Yards
Do you want study for the GED at your own pace? Brainfuse offers a free online GED prep program with live tutors. Learn more and register.
Photography Scavenger Hunt
Jan 27th | 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Learn basic photography techniques and practice them with your phone camera. Bring any “subjects” you’d like to photograph.
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.
