Teens
Fresh Teen Verse Novels
April is National Poetry Month and it's a great time to celebrate with teen verse novels.
Teen Books
Hang Out, Mess Around, Geek Out
Teen Events
Star Trek: Deviations - Threads of Destiny Comic Book Event
Apr 1st | 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Join us for a special Renaissance Project event highlighting the 60th anniversary of Star Trek.
Exploring Artificial Intelligence (AI) Technology, part of a series
Apr 7th | 10:00am - 11:00am
Online Event
This online class explores Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology, the pros, cons, and various uses for individuals. Attend one or more.
Planting for the Future: Marine Ecology & Sustainability Lab
Apr 7th | 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Join Sail Her Dreams for a hands-on youth program exploring marine ecology and sustainability.
International Jazz Day Performance: Captain Walter Dyett
Apr 11th | 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Walter Henri Dyett, known as “Captain Dyett”, was a music educator, and instrumental figure in the development of jazz and black music in…
Star Trek: Deviations - Threads of Destiny Comic Book Event
Apr 1st | 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Join us for a special Renaissance Project event highlighting the 60th anniversary of Star Trek.
Exploring Artificial Intelligence (AI) Technology, part of a series
Apr 7th | 10:00am - 11:00am
Online Event
This online class explores Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology, the pros, cons, and various uses for individuals. Attend one or more.
Planting for the Future: Marine Ecology & Sustainability Lab
Apr 7th | 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Join Sail Her Dreams for a hands-on youth program exploring marine ecology and sustainability.
International Jazz Day Performance: Captain Walter Dyett
Apr 11th | 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Walter Henri Dyett, known as “Captain Dyett”, was a music educator, and instrumental figure in the development of jazz and black music in…
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 24/7.
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.
We Recommend
Resources for Teens
College and Career
The Junior Year Prep for College
Considering a college/university path after high school? Don't wait until senior year to start! Here are some ways to begin your research.
Teen Internship Fair
Multiple Dates and Multiple Times
Multiple Locations
Meet representatives from various organizations in Chicago offering summer internships for Teens.
Cool For College: Top Picks for Teens
Cordiah is all about college readiness! Check out her top picks for teens.
Congrats Grad! Books to Read if You're Finishing High School
Congratulations, Class of 2025! Check out these book recommendations if you're finishing up high school and moving on to your next chapter.
The Junior Year Prep for College
Considering a college/university path after high school? Don't wait until senior year to start! Here are some ways to begin your research.
Teen Internship Fair
Multiple Dates and Multiple Times
Multiple Locations
Meet representatives from various organizations in Chicago offering summer internships for Teens.
Cool For College: Top Picks for Teens
Cordiah is all about college readiness! Check out her top picks for teens.
Congrats Grad! Books to Read if You're Finishing High School
Congratulations, Class of 2025! Check out these book recommendations if you're finishing up high school and moving on to your next chapter.
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.
