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
Gamer's Universe Showdown Series, part of a series
Apr 19th | 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.
Teen Mario Madness Tournament
Apr 19th | 12:00pm - 4:00pm
We'll be playing Mario Kart and Super Smash Bros Ultimate. It's time to find the best Mario Kart racer and Smash player in Chicago Lawn!
A Musical Tribute to Chicago’s Black Classical Heritage
Apr 19th | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Celebrate Chicago’s Black classical music heritage with a piano performance.
Hydroponic Gardening for Teens
Apr 21st | 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Learn how to grow tomatoes using hydroponic gardening methods!
Gamer's Universe Showdown Series, part of a series
Apr 19th | 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.
Teen Mario Madness Tournament
Apr 19th | 12:00pm - 4:00pm
We'll be playing Mario Kart and Super Smash Bros Ultimate. It's time to find the best Mario Kart racer and Smash player in Chicago Lawn!
A Musical Tribute to Chicago’s Black Classical Heritage
Apr 19th | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Celebrate Chicago’s Black classical music heritage with a piano performance.
Hydroponic Gardening for Teens
Apr 21st | 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Learn how to grow tomatoes using hydroponic gardening methods!
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.
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!
Illinois Financial Wellness Hub (FinWell Hub)
The Illinois Financial Wellness Hub (FinWell Hub) provides free resources to help all Illinois residents plan a better financial future.
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
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!
Illinois Financial Wellness Hub (FinWell Hub)
The Illinois Financial Wellness Hub (FinWell Hub) provides free resources to help all Illinois residents plan a better financial future.
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.
