Teens
Black Lives Matter: eBooks for Teens
Looking for books that tackle racism and social justice? Here are some excellent fiction and nonfiction teen titles to check out.
Teen Books
Hang Out, Mess Around, Geek Out
Teen Events
Leathercraft: Horse Keychains for the Lunar New Year
Feb 26th | 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Let's celebrate this new year and these new beginnings by crafting a horse keychain out of leather.
Teen Video Game Zone
Feb 26th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Every third Thursday, come hang out and play games on the Switch, PS4, and Wii. Challenge each other and compete in Mario Kart, Smash Bros.
Black Librarians Trivia Challenge
Feb 27th | 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Celebrate Black History Month at the Woodson Regional Library with an exciting afternoon of trivia!
Gamer's Universe Showdown Series
Feb 28th | 11:00am - 4:00pm
Join us for Gamer's Universe Showdown Series, our monthly esports celebration leading up to the 2026 edition of Gamer's Universe.
Leathercraft: Horse Keychains for the Lunar New Year
Feb 26th | 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Let's celebrate this new year and these new beginnings by crafting a horse keychain out of leather.
Teen Video Game Zone
Feb 26th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Every third Thursday, come hang out and play games on the Switch, PS4, and Wii. Challenge each other and compete in Mario Kart, Smash Bros.
Black Librarians Trivia Challenge
Feb 27th | 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Celebrate Black History Month at the Woodson Regional Library with an exciting afternoon of trivia!
Gamer's Universe Showdown Series
Feb 28th | 11:00am - 4:00pm
Join us for Gamer's Universe Showdown Series, our monthly esports celebration leading up to the 2026 edition of Gamer's Universe.
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
Virtual College Visits: Making the Best Choice for You
College tour canceled? Kyra provides tips and resources for exploring colleges online.
Teen Internship Fair
Multiple Dates and Multiple Times
Multiple Locations
Meet representatives from various organizations in Chicago offering summer internships for Teens.
Teen Internship Fair
Mar 9th - Mar 31st | All day
Multiple Branches
Meet organizations in Chicago offering summer internships for Teens. Learn how to apply, earn money, and grow your professional skills.
Cool For College: Top Picks for Teens
Cordiah is all about college readiness! Check out her top picks for teens.
Virtual College Visits: Making the Best Choice for You
College tour canceled? Kyra provides tips and resources for exploring colleges online.
Teen Internship Fair
Multiple Dates and Multiple Times
Multiple Locations
Meet representatives from various organizations in Chicago offering summer internships for Teens.
Teen Internship Fair
Mar 9th - Mar 31st | All day
Multiple Branches
Meet organizations in Chicago offering summer internships for Teens. Learn how to apply, earn money, and grow your professional skills.
Cool For College: Top Picks for Teens
Cordiah is all about college readiness! Check out her top picks for teens.
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.
