Teens
Join the Teens' Summer Reading Challenge
Teens, participate in Summer at CPL by completing activities on this summer’s Pick 4 card.
Teen Books
Hang Out, Mess Around, Geek Out
Teen Events
Pride Cookie Decorating
Jun 30th | 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Wrap up Pride Month with cookies! We will have supplies on hand for you to decorate with piping bags and royal frosting.
Teen Jewelry Workshop With Midway Crystals
Jun 30th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Learn how to get started in making jewelry and to use them in your daily life. You'll be able to customize and take home your own
DIY Filmmaking With Director Henry Hanson, part of a series
Jul 2nd | 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Learn from award-winning director Henry Hanson about how to plan, shoot, and edit a movie using the tools you already have at your disposal
DIY Altoid Wallets With Chicago Craft Club
Jul 7th | 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Make yourself an aesthetic wallet, toiletry carrier, or collection display using tools like scrapbook paper, felt, stickers, and more.
Pride Cookie Decorating
Jun 30th | 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Wrap up Pride Month with cookies! We will have supplies on hand for you to decorate with piping bags and royal frosting.
Teen Jewelry Workshop With Midway Crystals
Jun 30th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Learn how to get started in making jewelry and to use them in your daily life. You'll be able to customize and take home your own
DIY Filmmaking With Director Henry Hanson, part of a series
Jul 2nd | 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Learn from award-winning director Henry Hanson about how to plan, shoot, and edit a movie using the tools you already have at your disposal
DIY Altoid Wallets With Chicago Craft Club
Jul 7th | 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Make yourself an aesthetic wallet, toiletry carrier, or collection display using tools like scrapbook paper, felt, stickers, and more.
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
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.
