Teens
Horror Graphic Novels for Teens
In the mood to draw some blood? Check out these scary comics.
Teen Books
Hang Out, Mess Around, Geek Out
Teen Events
Novel November: Teen Creative Writing Series, part of a series
Oct 26th | 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Get help through the process of getting 50,000 words written no matter if you're writing fiction, a memoir, poetry, or fanfiction.
Rogers Park Spooky Music Jam
Oct 26th | 6:00pm - 7:45pm
This Halloween season, , join us for a community music jam session for musicians of all levels who play instruments!
Tarot Card Reading with Mariah Guzman
Oct 29th | 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Visit Hall Branch before Halloween for a special Tarot Card Reading with Mariah Guzman!
Polish Genealogy: From Getting Started to Going Deeper
Oct 29th | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Discover your Polish family roots! Join the Polish Genealogical Society of America for an engaging program on researching Polish genealogy.
Novel November: Teen Creative Writing Series, part of a series
Oct 26th | 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Get help through the process of getting 50,000 words written no matter if you're writing fiction, a memoir, poetry, or fanfiction.
Rogers Park Spooky Music Jam
Oct 26th | 6:00pm - 7:45pm
This Halloween season, , join us for a community music jam session for musicians of all levels who play instruments!
Tarot Card Reading with Mariah Guzman
Oct 29th | 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Visit Hall Branch before Halloween for a special Tarot Card Reading with Mariah Guzman!
Polish Genealogy: From Getting Started to Going Deeper
Oct 29th | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Discover your Polish family roots! Join the Polish Genealogical Society of America for an engaging program on researching Polish genealogy.
YOUmedia Events
Homework Help
CultureGrams World Edition
Explore our world with information on over 200 countries and territories.
Brainfuse HelpNow: Homework Help and More
Get free one-on-one homework help and resume-writing assistance. Live tutors now available 24/7.
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
College and Career
Apply-A-Thon
Nov 11th | 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Are you applying to college or looking for scholarships? Do you need help with your application essays? Join us for our second Apply-a-thon.
Chicago Public Library School Year Assistantship
Get involved with Chicago Public Library by applying to one of our 2027 upcoming assistantships. Applications open Monday, October 19th.
So You Finished High School... What's Next?
There are many paths to choose from when you graduate high school. Whatever your journey, these free college and career resources can help.
Teens, Apply for a Paid Summer Internship at CPL
Apply for paid summer internships at Chicago Public Library. Teens 16–19 can build skills, lead programs and support their community.
Apply-A-Thon
Nov 11th | 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Are you applying to college or looking for scholarships? Do you need help with your application essays? Join us for our second Apply-a-thon.
Chicago Public Library School Year Assistantship
Get involved with Chicago Public Library by applying to one of our 2027 upcoming assistantships. Applications open Monday, October 19th.
So You Finished High School... What's Next?
There are many paths to choose from when you graduate high school. Whatever your journey, these free college and career resources can help.
Teens, Apply for a Paid Summer Internship at CPL
Apply for paid summer internships at Chicago Public Library. Teens 16–19 can build skills, lead programs and support their community.
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.
