Teens
Teen Books for Celebrating National Dog Day
Teen Librarian Emily recommends books for dog lovers.
Teen Books
Hang Out, Mess Around, Geek Out
Teen Events
Young at Heart: Explore Ancient Egypt at the Library
Aug 25th | 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Join the Assistive Resources and Talking Book Center in exploring the daily lives of the people of Ancient Egypt.
Teen Lego Power Hour, part of a series
Drop in for our Lego Power Hour! We’ll be providing Legos and design challenge prompts. Show off your creativity and your inner engineer!
Self-Care Tuesdays: Make Soap! / Crea tu proprio jabón
Aug 26th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens! Enjoy lofi music in a relaxing setting while you make soap with natural ingredients. Materials provided.
A Jazz Tribute to Chicago’s Black Classical Music Heritage
Aug 28th | 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Pianist Julian Davis Reid will pay tribute to the city’s Black classical heritage.
Young at Heart: Explore Ancient Egypt at the Library
Aug 25th | 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Join the Assistive Resources and Talking Book Center in exploring the daily lives of the people of Ancient Egypt.
Teen Lego Power Hour, part of a series
Drop in for our Lego Power Hour! We’ll be providing Legos and design challenge prompts. Show off your creativity and your inner engineer!
Self-Care Tuesdays: Make Soap! / Crea tu proprio jabón
Aug 26th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens! Enjoy lofi music in a relaxing setting while you make soap with natural ingredients. Materials provided.
A Jazz Tribute to Chicago’s Black Classical Music Heritage
Aug 28th | 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Pianist Julian Davis Reid will pay tribute to the city’s Black classical heritage.
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.
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
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.
Design Your Life: College and Career Saturdays
Discover career paths, connect with pros, and try hands-on activities at College & Career Saturdays. For ages 13–22. Free lunch and prizes.
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.
Design Your Life: College and Career Saturdays
Discover career paths, connect with pros, and try hands-on activities at College & Career Saturdays. For ages 13–22. Free lunch and prizes.
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.
