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
Beginners Sewing Course, part of a series
Have you ever considered learning to sew? Come to the branch to learn the basics and create some projects together.
Full Moon Market: Cold Moon Edition
Dec 14th | 12:00pm - 4:00pm
It's the cold moon and the holidays are on their way. What better way to spend your Saturday than buying gifts from young artists.
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.
Acting Up On The CTA: Workshop and Community Talkback
Dec 14th | 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Join us for a discussion with Oakley Marton on a new online exhibit commemorating ACT Up Chicago and the CTA protest.
Beginners Sewing Course, part of a series
Have you ever considered learning to sew? Come to the branch to learn the basics and create some projects together.
Full Moon Market: Cold Moon Edition
Dec 14th | 12:00pm - 4:00pm
It's the cold moon and the holidays are on their way. What better way to spend your Saturday than buying gifts from young artists.
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.
Acting Up On The CTA: Workshop and Community Talkback
Dec 14th | 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Join us for a discussion with Oakley Marton on a new online exhibit commemorating ACT Up Chicago and the CTA protest.
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.
