Teens
2024 Teen Best Reads List: Curated by Teens, For Teens
Discover the 2024 Teen Best Reads list. Curated by Chicago teens. Explore top YA titles, grab a custom bookmark and find your next tbr book.
Teen Books
Hang Out, Mess Around, Geek Out
Teen Events
Wrap It Up for the Holidays
Dec 15th | 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Do you need somewhere to wrap your holiday gifts to guarantee they will be a surprise? We can help!
Gingerbread House Decorating Contest, part of a series
Looking for a way to get in the holiday spirit? Bring your creativity to our Gingerbread House Decorating Contest! While supplies last.
YOUmedia Teen Recording Studio Certification, part of a series
Dec 16th | 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Register for an introduction to sound recording, Garageband, equipment setup, save and exporting audio files.
Photography Scavenger Hunt
Dec 17th | 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Learn basic photography techniques and practice them with your phone camera. Bring any “subjects” you’d like to photograph.
Wrap It Up for the Holidays
Dec 15th | 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Do you need somewhere to wrap your holiday gifts to guarantee they will be a surprise? We can help!
Gingerbread House Decorating Contest, part of a series
Looking for a way to get in the holiday spirit? Bring your creativity to our Gingerbread House Decorating Contest! While supplies last.
YOUmedia Teen Recording Studio Certification, part of a series
Dec 16th | 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Register for an introduction to sound recording, Garageband, equipment setup, save and exporting audio files.
Photography Scavenger Hunt
Dec 17th | 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Learn basic photography techniques and practice them with your phone camera. Bring any “subjects” you’d like to photograph.
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.
Resources for Teens
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
Discover career paths, connect with pros, and try hands-on activities at College & Career Saturdays. For ages 13–22. Free lunch and prizes.
Apply to be Part of the College and Career Internship
Join us in engaging and inspiring teens through dynamic College & Career events for the whole year of 2025!
Illinois Financial Wellness Hub (FinWell Hub)
The Illinois Financial Wellness Hub (FinWell Hub) provides free resources to help all Illinois residents plan a better financial future.
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
Discover career paths, connect with pros, and try hands-on activities at College & Career Saturdays. For ages 13–22. Free lunch and prizes.
Apply to be Part of the College and Career Internship
Join us in engaging and inspiring teens through dynamic College & Career events for the whole year of 2025!
Illinois Financial Wellness Hub (FinWell Hub)
The Illinois Financial Wellness Hub (FinWell Hub) provides free resources to help all Illinois residents plan a better financial future.
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.
