Teens
Latine Heritage Month for Teens (2025)
Celebrate Latine cultural heritage and history this month and year-round with these stories for teens.
Teen Books
Hang Out, Mess Around, Geek Out
Teen Events
Teen Calligraphy Basics
Sep 23rd | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Stop in to learn some basics of European Blackletter calligraphy, and to practice writing a letter.
Teen Advisory Board
Sep 23rd | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
The Teen Advisory Board (TAB) is a chance for teens to help make Beverly a better library for the community.
Meet Calvin B. Jones: Make a Mini-Mural
Sep 24th | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
From 1976 to 1987 artist Calvin B. Jones along with fellow artist Mitchell Canton painted six murals on the South and West sides of…
Quinceañera Prep: Community Cake Decorating
Sep 24th | 3:00pm - 5:00pm
This year, the Little Village Branch building is turning 15! And in it's honor, we're having a Quinceañera! But we need your help making a…
Teen Calligraphy Basics
Sep 23rd | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Stop in to learn some basics of European Blackletter calligraphy, and to practice writing a letter.
Teen Advisory Board
Sep 23rd | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
The Teen Advisory Board (TAB) is a chance for teens to help make Beverly a better library for the community.
Meet Calvin B. Jones: Make a Mini-Mural
Sep 24th | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
From 1976 to 1987 artist Calvin B. Jones along with fellow artist Mitchell Canton painted six murals on the South and West sides of…
Quinceañera Prep: Community Cake Decorating
Sep 24th | 3:00pm - 5:00pm
This year, the Little Village Branch building is turning 15! And in it's honor, we're having a Quinceañera! But we need your help making a…
YOUmedia Events
Homework Help
CultureGrams World Edition
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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
College Finances: Financial Aid and More with Ladder Up
Oct 13th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join Ladder Up for an interactive workshop to help support students as they start their college experience with money management skills.
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.
College Finances: Financial Aid and More with Ladder Up
Oct 13th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join Ladder Up for an interactive workshop to help support students as they start their college experience with money management skills.
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.
