Teens
Spanish Teen Reads for Bad Bunny at Super Bowl LX
In anticipation of Super Bowl LX, Cordiah shares her picks of books inspired by halftime performer Bad Bunny.
Teen Books
Hang Out, Mess Around, Geek Out
Teen Events
Book Making
Feb 5th | 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Have a story you want to tell? A comic you want to make? Or just want to experiment with new mediums? Come out and make a book.
Young Scientist Book Club
Feb 8th | 1:30pm - 2:30pm
A book club for kids and young adults interested in science. We're reading Isaac the Alchemist by Mary Losure.
Teen Manga Book Club
Feb 9th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
From action glories to mellow stories, we here at the manga book club are gonna read Fullmetal Alchemist and invite you to join us.
Teen Resume Workshop
Feb 9th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Get help building your resume! We’ll walk you through making your first resume or help you edit the current version to fit your goals.
Book Making
Feb 5th | 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Have a story you want to tell? A comic you want to make? Or just want to experiment with new mediums? Come out and make a book.
Young Scientist Book Club
Feb 8th | 1:30pm - 2:30pm
A book club for kids and young adults interested in science. We're reading Isaac the Alchemist by Mary Losure.
Teen Manga Book Club
Feb 9th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
From action glories to mellow stories, we here at the manga book club are gonna read Fullmetal Alchemist and invite you to join us.
Teen Resume Workshop
Feb 9th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Get help building your resume! We’ll walk you through making your first resume or help you edit the current version to fit your goals.
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.
