Teens
Calling all teens! Discover new experiences and perspectives, meet new people and loveable characters and find the tools and resources to help you through school and on to college — maybe even start that career you've always dreamed about. Have fun!
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Events for Teens
From Dungeons & Dragons to Friday flicks, laser tag, hangouts and Pride events, there is so much you can do at JCPL!
Featured Events
LEGO® Build and Play, part of a series
Drop in for a play and build session where artists and engineers can let their creativity flow as they craft their own creations.
LEGO® ROOM!!!, part of a series
Come in and build with bricks to your heart's content in a room devoted entirely to your LEGO® building dreams!
Dungeons & Dragons for Teens, part of a series
Go on quests, explore magical worlds, escape treacherous scenarios and make new friends. Drop in anytime. All skill levels welcome.
Homework Help
Online Resources for Teens
Get Homework Help from Scholastic GO!
Discover videos on almost every school core curriculum subject, access dictionaries, search world news — even navigate an interactive atlas!
Global Issues in Context
Browse up-to-date information about world issues and the latest international news stories.
Staff Picks & New at the Library
Ramadan Reads
Learn more about the Muslim experience by reading one of these books with Muslim characters at the center.
Creative Technology Videos
Want to learn more about the technologies available in the Create Space at Belmar Library? These videos are a great place to start.
Strange Worlds to Explore
Fall into these adventure-filled LGBTQIA+ sci-fi stories!
Must Watch Movies for Black History
Watch one of these powerful movies that explore different aspects of Black history and identity!
Slay All Day
It's time to celebrate the 27th anniversary of "Buffy, the Vampire Slayer," whether you're an old-school fan or new to the cult classic!
Frightful Reads
Goosebumps abound with these spine-tingling graphic novels!
Strange Worlds to Explore
Fall into these adventure-filled LGBTQIA+ sci-fi stories!
Fantasy Duologies
Don't want to get sucked into a giant series? If so, this list of duologies is for you!
New at JCPL
Mental Health & Wellness
It's okay to ask for help. Find guidance, coping methods, ways to unwind and helping hands no matter where life takes you.
Mental Health & Wellness
Support Teen Mental Health with Cameron's Collection
Mental health and wellness shouldn't be taboo. Stay informed and speak up with Cameron's Collection from Gale Virtual Reference Library.
Teen Health & Wellness
Use these self-help tools to answer your questions about diseases, drugs, alcohol, nutrition, fitness, mental health and more.