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Teen Events

Alteration Station

Nov 7th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Learn the skills you need to alter your clothes, from cuffing, re-sizing, adding embellishments, and more.

Block Printing with the Chicago Printers Guild

Nov 10th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
In this workshop, you will carve your own block and print it on paper and fabric items, and you’ll learn the advantages of making images.

Chill Crafts: Holiday Cookie Decorating

Nov 10th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Prepare for the holidays by decorating cookies with fun toppings in YOUmedia Teen Space.

United in Anger Screening and Discussion with Sarah Schulman

Nov 10th | 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Join us for a World AIDS Day screening of United in Anger, directed by Jim Hubbard, and Discussion with Sarah Schulman

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 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. daily.

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.

Best of the Best

After High School

Virtual College Visits: Making the Best Choice for You

College tour canceled? Kyra provides tips and resources for exploring colleges online.

Design Your Life: College and Career Saturdays

Nov 15th | 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Design Your Life: College and Career series. This month we will explore Business and Entrepreneurship.

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.

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.

Staff Picks

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