Teens
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Teen Books
Hang Out, Mess Around, Geek Out
Teen Events
Community Portrait Workshop: The Legacy of Margaret Burrough
Nov 1st | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Dr. Margaret Burroughs’ Chicago is widely regarded for her work as a writer, an artist, and for having helped establish two key Chicago…
Community Portrait Workshop: The Legacy of Margaret Burrough
Nov 2nd | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Dr. Margaret Burroughs’ Chicago is widely regarded for her work as a writer, an artist, and for having helped establish two key Chicago…
Makin' Stuff Monday
Nov 3rd | 4:00pm - 6:00pm
In YOUmedia you can draw, paint, knit, embroider, make your own stickers with our Cricut vinyl cutter and design and print 3D objects.
IndieCade: Small but Mighty Videogames
Nov 4th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Come to YOUmedia's IndieCade! We'll try out a bunch of indie games and you'll see that a game doesn't have to be well known to be awesome.
Community Portrait Workshop: The Legacy of Margaret Burrough
Nov 1st | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Dr. Margaret Burroughs’ Chicago is widely regarded for her work as a writer, an artist, and for having helped establish two key Chicago…
Community Portrait Workshop: The Legacy of Margaret Burrough
Nov 2nd | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Dr. Margaret Burroughs’ Chicago is widely regarded for her work as a writer, an artist, and for having helped establish two key Chicago…
Makin' Stuff Monday
Nov 3rd | 4:00pm - 6:00pm
In YOUmedia you can draw, paint, knit, embroider, make your own stickers with our Cricut vinyl cutter and design and print 3D objects.
IndieCade: Small but Mighty Videogames
Nov 4th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Come to YOUmedia's IndieCade! We'll try out a bunch of indie games and you'll see that a game doesn't have to be well known to be awesome.
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.
We Recommend
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
Nov 15th | 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Design Your Life: College and Career series. This month we will explore Business and Entrepreneurship.
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.
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
Nov 15th | 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Design Your Life: College and Career series. This month we will explore Business and Entrepreneurship.
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.
