Teens
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Teen Events
Galentines Vinyl Sticker Making
Feb 10th | 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Galentines Day but make it crafty! We are designing and printing stickers on the Cricut to celebrate love, creativity, and ourselves.
Level Up: Voices of Black Game Designers
Feb 17th | 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Join us for an engaging panel discussion featuring Chicago-based game designers Kevin Fair and Keshia Howard.
YOUmedia Manga Club, part of a series
Join us once a month to talk about manga! Discuss what you've been reading recently, get recommendations, and eat snacks!
All City Open Mic
Feb 24th | 5:00pm - 7:30pm
The Chicago All-City Open Mic invites you to join us for a writing workshop, open mic and the chance to win prizes!
Galentines Vinyl Sticker Making
Feb 10th | 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Galentines Day but make it crafty! We are designing and printing stickers on the Cricut to celebrate love, creativity, and ourselves.
Level Up: Voices of Black Game Designers
Feb 17th | 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Join us for an engaging panel discussion featuring Chicago-based game designers Kevin Fair and Keshia Howard.
YOUmedia Manga Club, part of a series
Join us once a month to talk about manga! Discuss what you've been reading recently, get recommendations, and eat snacks!
All City Open Mic
Feb 24th | 5:00pm - 7:30pm
The Chicago All-City Open Mic invites you to join us for a writing workshop, open mic and the chance to win prizes!
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
