Teens
Apply to be Part of the CPL Radical Fit Fashion Incubator
Apply to be part of the Chicago Public Library Radical Fit Fashion Incubator. Boost your design skills with Chicago-based fashion designers.
Teen Books
Hang Out, Mess Around, Geek Out
Teen Events
High School Maker Drop In, part of a series
Join us in our YOUmedia space for some hands on assistance using our maker equipment.
Day of the Dead LIVE!, part of a series
Oct 29th | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Day of the Dead LIVE! takes you on a musical journey that is all FUN, celebrating DÃa de los Muertos, the holiday of family remembrance.
CPR & First Aid Training from Rush University Medical Center
Oct 31st | 11:00am - 3:00pm
Rush University Medical Center with oversight from the American Heart Association is offering 4-hour CPR/AED/Choking & First Aid training.
Family Halloween Celebration!
Oct 31st | 3:30pm - 6:30pm
t's spooky season! Please join Teen staff for a family friendly Halloween celebration with food, fun and B-I-N-G-O!
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.
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.
College and Career Saturdays: Arts, Gaming & Graphic Design
Nov 16th | 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Design Your Life After High School by exploring the wide variety of options available to you after you graduate!
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.