Teens
Totally Possessed Teen Fiction
Possessed YA books bring ghosts, demons, spirits, and scarecrows to life in this spooky Halloween reading list.
Teen Books
Hang Out, Mess Around, Geek Out
Teen Events
Space Game Day
Oct 15th | 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Come have some fun with games about space! No experience needed, library staff will be there to teach you how to play games
Food for the Holidays: A Meal Prep Zine Workshop
Oct 15th | 4:30pm - 6:00pm
This workshop will introduce participants to ideas around cooking on a budget and meal-planning, before an interactive zine-making activity.
Youth Poetry Workshop, part of a series
Experiment with poetry and find creative ways to express yourself! We read a poem, learn poetic terms, and write our own poem in a fun,…
Young Parents Support Group, part of a series
This group is a space to talk about real life experiences like parenting, school, work, money, and just being young while raising a child.
Space Game Day
Oct 15th | 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Come have some fun with games about space! No experience needed, library staff will be there to teach you how to play games
Food for the Holidays: A Meal Prep Zine Workshop
Oct 15th | 4:30pm - 6:00pm
This workshop will introduce participants to ideas around cooking on a budget and meal-planning, before an interactive zine-making activity.
Youth Poetry Workshop, part of a series
Experiment with poetry and find creative ways to express yourself! We read a poem, learn poetic terms, and write our own poem in a fun,…
Young Parents Support Group, part of a series
This group is a space to talk about real life experiences like parenting, school, work, money, and just being young while raising a child.
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
Chicago Public Library School Year Assistantship
Get involved with Chicago Public Library by applying to one of our 2027 upcoming assistantships. Applications open Monday, October 19th.
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.
Chicago Public Library School Year Assistantship
Get involved with Chicago Public Library by applying to one of our 2027 upcoming assistantships. Applications open Monday, October 19th.
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.
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.
