Teens
Teen Books
Hang Out, Mess Around, Geek Out
Teen Events
Teen Internship Fair
Mar 9th - Mar 31st | All day
Multiple Branches/Multiple Times
Meet organizations in Chicago offering summer internships for Teens. Learn how to apply, earn money, and grow your professional skills.
Gamer's Universe Showdown Series
Mar 21st | 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.
Women's History Month Open Mic
Mar 21st | 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Join us as we express ourselves in various art forms.
YOUmedia Manga Club, part of a series
Join us once a month to talk about manga! Discuss what you've been reading recently, get recommendations, and eat snacks!
Teen Internship Fair
Mar 9th - Mar 31st | All day
Multiple Branches/Multiple Times
Meet organizations in Chicago offering summer internships for Teens. Learn how to apply, earn money, and grow your professional skills.
Gamer's Universe Showdown Series
Mar 21st | 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.
Women's History Month Open Mic
Mar 21st | 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Join us as we express ourselves in various art forms.
YOUmedia Manga Club, part of a series
Join us once a month to talk about manga! Discuss what you've been reading recently, get recommendations, and eat snacks!
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.
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Resources for Teens
College and Career
​ 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 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/Multiple Times
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.
​ 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 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/Multiple Times
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.
