Teens
Off-Brand Books for Popular Authors
Teen Librarian Emily recommends titles where authors moved away from their usual genre.
Teen Books
Hang Out, Mess Around, Geek Out
Teen Events
Teen Craft & Sip Inktober: Henna Tattooing
Oct 22nd | 3:00pm - 4:30pm
This teen craft & sip program is Henna Tattooing in themed for Inktober. Come learn about henna history then create your own henna designs.
Polish Museum of America Guided Tour
Oct 22nd | 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Join a guided tour of the Polish Museum of America to learn about the rich history of Polish contributions to the growth of America.
Relationship with Money: Teen Financial Literacy Workshop
Oct 23rd | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join experts from Byline Bank for an in-depth workshop for teens on nurturing your relationship with money and meeting your financial goals.
Bless the Blood: A Reading and Q&A with Walela Nehanda
Oct 24th | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Online Event
Join us for a virtual reading and Q&A with 2024 Disability Futures Fellow, Walela Nehanda, on their debut memoir Bless the Blood.
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.
College and Career Saturdays: Arts, Gaming & Graphic Design
Nov 16th | 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Design Your Life After High School by exploring the wide variety of options available to you after you graduate!
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!
Relationship with Money: Teen Financial Literacy Workshop
Oct 23rd | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join experts from Byline Bank for an in-depth workshop for teens on nurturing your relationship with money and meeting your financial goals.
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.