Teens
Submit Your Art to Teen Winter Challenge 2025 to Win Prizes
Chicago teens showcase your art in the 10th Teen Winter Challenge! Submit by March 1, 2025 for prizes, exhibitions, and more. Apply now!
Teen Books
Hang Out, Mess Around, Geek Out
Teen Events
Gamer's Universe Showdown Series, part of a series
Feb 22nd | 11:00am - 4:00pm
Join us for Gamer's Universe Showdown Series, our monthly esports celebration leading up to the 2025 edition of Gamer's Universe in June.
FAFSA Support led by ISACorps
Mar 4th | 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Learn how to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the Illinois alternative application for the MAP Grant.
90-Second Newbery Film Festival
Mar 9th | 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Join film festival founder James Kennedy and Keir Graff as they present the best 90-Second Newbery movies we've received this year.
Planting Seeds
Mar 13th | 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Help us get our seeds ready for the teen garden, and take home some to start your own at home as well!
Gamer's Universe Showdown Series, part of a series
Feb 22nd | 11:00am - 4:00pm
Join us for Gamer's Universe Showdown Series, our monthly esports celebration leading up to the 2025 edition of Gamer's Universe in June.
FAFSA Support led by ISACorps
Mar 4th | 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Learn how to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the Illinois alternative application for the MAP Grant.
90-Second Newbery Film Festival
Mar 9th | 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Join film festival founder James Kennedy and Keir Graff as they present the best 90-Second Newbery movies we've received this year.
Planting Seeds
Mar 13th | 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Help us get our seeds ready for the teen garden, and take home some to start your own at home as well!
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.
FAFSA Support led by ISACorps
Mar 4th | 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Learn how to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the Illinois alternative application for the MAP Grant.
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.
FAFSA Support led by ISACorps
Mar 4th | 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Learn how to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the Illinois alternative application for the MAP Grant.
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.
