Teens
Indigenous Experiences for Indigenous People's Day
These books cover the experience of native teens all over the country and the many ways native life can look for Indigenous People's Day.
Teen Books
Hang Out, Mess Around, Geek Out
Teen Events
Pumpkin Painting
Oct 22nd | 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Whether you love spooky, silly, or sparkly designs, this program will have you transform a pumpkin into your own creative masterpiece.
El Domino: Games, Archives and Puerto Rico
Oct 24th | 10:00am - 12:00pm
Join Jefferson Park Branch and Special Collections for a morning of archives and domino! This presentation is followed by a domino workshop.
Teen Lit Author Panel: Terrifying Tales
Oct 24th | 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Come hear from authors K. Ancrum, Don Martin, & Markelle Grabo as they give you a behind-the-scenes look at what it’s like to be an author.
Rogers Park Spooky Music Jam
Oct 26th | 6:00pm - 7:45pm
This Halloween season, , join us for a community music jam session for musicians of all levels who play instruments!
Pumpkin Painting
Oct 22nd | 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Whether you love spooky, silly, or sparkly designs, this program will have you transform a pumpkin into your own creative masterpiece.
El Domino: Games, Archives and Puerto Rico
Oct 24th | 10:00am - 12:00pm
Join Jefferson Park Branch and Special Collections for a morning of archives and domino! This presentation is followed by a domino workshop.
Teen Lit Author Panel: Terrifying Tales
Oct 24th | 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Come hear from authors K. Ancrum, Don Martin, & Markelle Grabo as they give you a behind-the-scenes look at what it’s like to be an author.
Rogers Park Spooky Music Jam
Oct 26th | 6:00pm - 7:45pm
This Halloween season, , join us for a community music jam session for musicians of all levels who play instruments!
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.
