Teens
Earth Day Reads for Teens
Celebrate Earth Day by getting inspired to make change through these YA books!
Teen Books
Hang Out, Mess Around, Geek Out
Teen Events
Teen Tournament: Super Smash Bros!
Apr 20th | 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Play against your friends in a Super Smash Bros tournament! Winner gets a Yoshi plushie. Everybody gets snacks.
International Jazz Day Performance: Captain Walter Dyett
Apr 20th | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Walter Henri Dyett, known as “Captain Dyett”, was a music educator, and instrumental figure in the development of jazz and black music in…
Craft for Teens: Make a Mini Book Keychain!
Apr 21st | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Celebrate National Library Workers' Day. Make a mini book keychain of your favorite book from the 2025 Teen Best Reads booklist!
International Jazz Day Performance: Captain Walter Dyett
Apr 21st | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Walter Henri Dyett, known as “Captain Dyett”, was a music educator, and instrumental figure in the development of jazz and black music in…
Teen Tournament: Super Smash Bros!
Apr 20th | 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Play against your friends in a Super Smash Bros tournament! Winner gets a Yoshi plushie. Everybody gets snacks.
International Jazz Day Performance: Captain Walter Dyett
Apr 20th | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Walter Henri Dyett, known as “Captain Dyett”, was a music educator, and instrumental figure in the development of jazz and black music in…
Craft for Teens: Make a Mini Book Keychain!
Apr 21st | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Celebrate National Library Workers' Day. Make a mini book keychain of your favorite book from the 2025 Teen Best Reads booklist!
International Jazz Day Performance: Captain Walter Dyett
Apr 21st | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Walter Henri Dyett, known as “Captain Dyett”, was a music educator, and instrumental figure in the development of jazz and black music in…
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
