Teens
Black History Month 2025: Books for Teens
Celebrate Black History Month 2025 with these books for teens that highlight this year's theme: The Shoulders We Stand On.
Teen Books
Hang Out, Mess Around, Geek Out
Teen Events
Design Your Life: College and Career Saturdays
Feb 8th | 1:00pm - 3:00pm
This College and Career Saturday will cover careers and programs in the Performing Arts and Media Production field.
Arts and Crafts to Celebrate Valentine's Day
Feb 13th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Make a card and decorate it with vinyl stickers. Decora una carta con calcomanías creadas por la maquina Cricut.
Urban Collage and Stenciling
Feb 18th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Explore the bold techniques of collage, graffiti and stencil-making to create eye-catching, personal works of art.
Winter Tree Identification and Guided Walking Tour
Feb 20th | 10:00am - 12:00pm
How do you identify deciduous trees in the winter without their characteristic leaves? Join us for a fun, winter walking adventure.
Design Your Life: College and Career Saturdays
Feb 8th | 1:00pm - 3:00pm
This College and Career Saturday will cover careers and programs in the Performing Arts and Media Production field.
Arts and Crafts to Celebrate Valentine's Day
Feb 13th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Make a card and decorate it with vinyl stickers. Decora una carta con calcomanías creadas por la maquina Cricut.
Urban Collage and Stenciling
Feb 18th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Explore the bold techniques of collage, graffiti and stencil-making to create eye-catching, personal works of art.
Winter Tree Identification and Guided Walking Tour
Feb 20th | 10:00am - 12:00pm
How do you identify deciduous trees in the winter without their characteristic leaves? Join us for a fun, winter walking adventure.
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.
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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
Feb 8th | 1:00pm - 3:00pm
This College and Career Saturday will cover careers and programs in the Performing Arts and Media Production field.
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!
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
Feb 8th | 1:00pm - 3:00pm
This College and Career Saturday will cover careers and programs in the Performing Arts and Media Production field.
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!
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.