Teens
Laugh Out Loud: Books for Teens This April Fool’s Day
From stand-up and pranks to manga comedians and funny memoirs, find your humor fix at Chicago Public Library.
Teen Books
Hang Out, Mess Around, Geek Out
Teen Events
All Rise Teen Empowerment Workshop
Apr 2nd | 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Together We Lead is a leadership workshop designed to help teens build confidence, strengthen communication skills, and develop as leaders.
Photography in Motion
Apr 3rd | 4:00pm - 6:00pm
In this workshop we'll be working with motion and messing around with camera settings.
DIY Lip Balm
Apr 5th | 11:00am - 12:00pm
Come relax with a snack and some lo-fi and make your own personal lip balm! Give it away as a gift, or use it yourself! Materials provided.
Design Your Life: College and Career Saturdays
Apr 5th | 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Explore careers in Law & Safety! Meet professionals, try hands-on activities, find internships, win prizes and enjoy a free lunch.
All Rise Teen Empowerment Workshop
Apr 2nd | 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Together We Lead is a leadership workshop designed to help teens build confidence, strengthen communication skills, and develop as leaders.
Photography in Motion
Apr 3rd | 4:00pm - 6:00pm
In this workshop we'll be working with motion and messing around with camera settings.
DIY Lip Balm
Apr 5th | 11:00am - 12:00pm
Come relax with a snack and some lo-fi and make your own personal lip balm! Give it away as a gift, or use it yourself! Materials provided.
Design Your Life: College and Career Saturdays
Apr 5th | 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Explore careers in Law & Safety! Meet professionals, try hands-on activities, find internships, win prizes and enjoy a free lunch.
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.
All Rise Teen Empowerment Workshop
Apr 2nd | 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Together We Lead is a leadership workshop designed to help teens build confidence, strengthen communication skills, and develop as leaders.
Design Your Life: College and Career Saturdays
Apr 5th | 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Explore careers in Law & Safety! Meet professionals, try hands-on activities, find internships, win prizes and enjoy a free lunch.
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.
Virtual College Visits: Making the Best Choice for You
College tour canceled? Kyra provides tips and resources for exploring colleges online.
All Rise Teen Empowerment Workshop
Apr 2nd | 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Together We Lead is a leadership workshop designed to help teens build confidence, strengthen communication skills, and develop as leaders.
Design Your Life: College and Career Saturdays
Apr 5th | 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Explore careers in Law & Safety! Meet professionals, try hands-on activities, find internships, win prizes and enjoy a free lunch.
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.
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.
