Teens
Summer at CPL for Teens: Summer Sticker Design Contest
Want to make your mark on summer 2025? Submit your original art to our first summer sticker design contest for teens!
Teen Books
Hang Out, Mess Around, Geek Out
Teen Events
Spring Break Tropical Grab n Go
Mar 25th | 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Not going anywhere for spring break? We have you covered. Throughout the week we'll have tropical grab n go's for you while supplies last.
Sampling in Logic: Kendrick Lamar
Mar 26th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
In this workshop we will teach the basics of sampling in Logic to make beats using classic sounds.
Planting Seeds
Mar 27th | 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!
Teen Spring Break Bash
Mar 27th | 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Not going anywhere for spring break? We'll have tropical grab n go's for you to get into the tropical vibe, right here at home!
Spring Break Tropical Grab n Go
Mar 25th | 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Not going anywhere for spring break? We have you covered. Throughout the week we'll have tropical grab n go's for you while supplies last.
Sampling in Logic: Kendrick Lamar
Mar 26th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
In this workshop we will teach the basics of sampling in Logic to make beats using classic sounds.
Planting Seeds
Mar 27th | 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!
Teen Spring Break Bash
Mar 27th | 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Not going anywhere for spring break? We'll have tropical grab n go's for you to get into the tropical vibe, right here at home!
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
Apr 5th | 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Explore careers in Law & Safety! Meet professionals, try hands-on activities, find internships, win prizes and enjoy a free lunch.
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.
Design Your Life: College and Career Saturdays
Apr 5th | 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Explore careers in Law & Safety! Meet professionals, try hands-on activities, find internships, win prizes and enjoy a free lunch.
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.
