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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
