Teens
Sip Sip! Teen Books About National Coffee Day
Cordiah shares her top picks in celebration of National Coffee Day.
Teen Books
Hang Out, Mess Around, Geek Out
Teen Events
Chicago: The Birthplace of Black History Tour with "Dilla"
Sep 12th | 11:00am - 1:00pm
This bus tour celebrates Chicago as the birthplace of Black history. Led by Chicago’s own Urban Historian Sherman “Dilla” Thomas.
Sankofa Chicago: The Untold
Sep 12th | 12:00pm - 2:30pm
Sankofa Chicago: The Untold is a powerful documentary installment in a groundbreaking three-part series.
Meet Calvin B. Jones: Make a Mini-Mural
Sep 12th | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
From 1976 to 1987 artist Calvin B. Jones along with fellow artist Mitchell Canton painted six murals on the South and West sides of…
YOUmedia Advisory Board
Sep 13th | 1:00pm - 2:00pm
YOUmedia Advisory Board (YAB) is a chance for students to help make YOUmedia their own.
Chicago: The Birthplace of Black History Tour with "Dilla"
Sep 12th | 11:00am - 1:00pm
This bus tour celebrates Chicago as the birthplace of Black history. Led by Chicago’s own Urban Historian Sherman “Dilla” Thomas.
Sankofa Chicago: The Untold
Sep 12th | 12:00pm - 2:30pm
Sankofa Chicago: The Untold is a powerful documentary installment in a groundbreaking three-part series.
Meet Calvin B. Jones: Make a Mini-Mural
Sep 12th | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
From 1976 to 1987 artist Calvin B. Jones along with fellow artist Mitchell Canton painted six murals on the South and West sides of…
YOUmedia Advisory Board
Sep 13th | 1:00pm - 2:00pm
YOUmedia Advisory Board (YAB) is a chance for students to help make YOUmedia their own.
YOUmedia Events
Homework Help
CultureGrams World Edition
Explore our world with information on over 200 countries and territories.
Brainfuse HelpNow: Homework Help and More
Get free one-on-one homework help and resume-writing assistance. Live tutors now available 24/7.
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.
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Resources for Teens
College and Career
So You Finished High School... What's Next?
There are many paths to choose from when you graduate high school. Whatever your journey, these free college and career resources can help.
Teens, Apply for a Paid Summer Internship at CPL
Apply for paid summer internships at Chicago Public Library. Teens 16–19 can build skills, lead programs and support their community.
The Junior Year Prep for College
Considering a college/university path after high school? Don't wait until senior year to start! Here are some ways to begin your research.
Cool For College: Top Picks for Teens
Cordiah is all about college readiness! Check out her top picks for teens.
So You Finished High School... What's Next?
There are many paths to choose from when you graduate high school. Whatever your journey, these free college and career resources can help.
Teens, Apply for a Paid Summer Internship at CPL
Apply for paid summer internships at Chicago Public Library. Teens 16–19 can build skills, lead programs and support their community.
The Junior Year Prep for College
Considering a college/university path after high school? Don't wait until senior year to start! Here are some ways to begin your research.
Cool For College: Top Picks for Teens
Cordiah is all about college readiness! Check out her top picks for teens.
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.
