Teens
Be Thankful! Top Teen Picks
In celebration of Thanksgiving, Cordiah shares her top picks of gratitude-themed titles.
Teen Books
Hang Out, Mess Around, Geek Out
Teen Events
Space Game Day
Nov 5th | 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
Chicago Astronomer Sky Viewing
Nov 5th | 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Join Chicago Astronomers and look at the sun, moon and sky through a telescope!
Chicago Astronomer Sky Viewing
Nov 6th | 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Join Chicago Astronomers and look at the sun, moon and sky through a telescope!
Audiobook & Craft Club: Sunrise on the Reaping
Nov 6th | 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Relax after school with a snack, a beverage and a mindless craft while we listen to an audiobook and chat about the book.
Space Game Day
Nov 5th | 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
Chicago Astronomer Sky Viewing
Nov 5th | 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Join Chicago Astronomers and look at the sun, moon and sky through a telescope!
Chicago Astronomer Sky Viewing
Nov 6th | 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Join Chicago Astronomers and look at the sun, moon and sky through a telescope!
Audiobook & Craft Club: Sunrise on the Reaping
Nov 6th | 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Relax after school with a snack, a beverage and a mindless craft while we listen to an audiobook and chat about the book.
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.
We Recommend
Resources for Teens
College and Career
Apply-A-Thon
Nov 11th | 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Are you applying to college or looking for scholarships? Do you need help with your application essays? Join us for our second Apply-a-thon.
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.
Apply-A-Thon
Nov 11th | 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Are you applying to college or looking for scholarships? Do you need help with your application essays? Join us for our second Apply-a-thon.
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.
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.
