Teens, come explore, create, collaborate, check out books, develop new skills and lead with us!

What We Do

YOUmedia is a library and studio space at Chicago Public Library designed specifically for teens. You can hang out, mess around and geek out on projects to create your own music, video, 2D and 3D design, photos and podcasts with help from skilled mentors.

YOUmedia equipment is available for free with your valid Chicago Public Library card. First-timers need to sign up. Returning students just need to sign in.

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Locations

High School

• Harold Washington Library Center
• Albany Park
• Austin
• Back of the Yards
• Chicago Bee
• Chinatown
• Douglass
• Edgewater
• Hall
• Independence
• Jefferson Park
• Kelly
• Legler Regional Library (closed for renovations)
• Little Italy
• Northtown
• Sulzer Regional Library
• West Loop
• Whitney M. Young, Jr.
• Woodson Regional Library

Grades 6 - 8

• Humboldt Park
• Lozano
• Richard M. Daley
• Thurgood Marshall

Learn more about YOUmedia's history, philosophy and partnerships.

Special Projects

ChiTeen Lit Fest

ChiTeen Lit Fest is a safe and creative space for you to unlock and discover your unique voice through the literary arts as we bring together young people from Chicago to celebrate their talents and so they can express themselves through exceptional and honest art. Keep an eye out for opportunities to plan the fest, participate in workshops and attend special guest performances and events before the next fest.

Partnerships

We consider proposals for new and continuing partnerships twice a year to provide programs across the STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) spectrum to teens throughout Chicago. For more information, contact jdunn@chipublib.org.