Teens
Fall into a New Book: Dazzling Debut Titles for Teens
Check out our list of new teen books by new authors!
Teen Books
Hang Out, Mess Around, Geek Out
Teen Events
Teen Lit Night Unbound: Launch Party
Sep 8th | 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Are you in? Tap in for Teen Lit Night Unbound: Launch Party! Get a preview of what’s planned for this teen-only literary event.
Dolores Huerta, Latine and Labor Day Zines
Sep 8th | 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Join us the day for a Labor Day celebration honoring labor organizer Dolores Huerta. We will be making zines, collage and junk journals.
Bookmarks for Liberation Library
Sep 9th | 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Decorate a bookmark for Liberation Library. It only takes a few minutes to make a craft that gives back.
Advanced Screening: Your Attention Please (2026)
Sep 9th | 5:30pm - 7:45pm
Join Documentary Club for a special advanced screening of Your Attention Please. Watch and stay after for a thought-provoking discussion.
Teen Lit Night Unbound: Launch Party
Sep 8th | 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Are you in? Tap in for Teen Lit Night Unbound: Launch Party! Get a preview of what’s planned for this teen-only literary event.
Dolores Huerta, Latine and Labor Day Zines
Sep 8th | 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Join us the day for a Labor Day celebration honoring labor organizer Dolores Huerta. We will be making zines, collage and junk journals.
Bookmarks for Liberation Library
Sep 9th | 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Decorate a bookmark for Liberation Library. It only takes a few minutes to make a craft that gives back.
Advanced Screening: Your Attention Please (2026)
Sep 9th | 5:30pm - 7:45pm
Join Documentary Club for a special advanced screening of Your Attention Please. Watch and stay after for a thought-provoking discussion.
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.
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.
