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
Teen After Hours: Friday Flicks, part of a series
See what JCPL teens think are the ultimate movie picks — and enjoy with popcorn and snacks — in these exclusive after-hours screenings!
Virtual: Dungeons & Dragons for Beginners, part of a series
Apr 12th | 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Online Event
Do you love epic fantasy adventure? Dungeons and Dragons is a tabletop role-playing fantasy game where a dice roll can change your future!
Virtual: Dungeons & Dragons for Advanced Players, part of a series
Apr 12th | 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Online Event
Do you love epic fantasy adventure? Dungeons and Dragons is a tabletop role playing fantasy game where a roll of the dice can change your!
Teen After Hours: Friday Flicks, part of a series
See what JCPL teens think are the ultimate movie picks — and enjoy with popcorn and snacks — in these exclusive after-hours screenings!
Virtual: Dungeons & Dragons for Beginners, part of a series
Apr 12th | 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Online Event
Do you love epic fantasy adventure? Dungeons and Dragons is a tabletop role-playing fantasy game where a dice roll can change your future!
Virtual: Dungeons & Dragons for Advanced Players, part of a series
Apr 12th | 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Online Event
Do you love epic fantasy adventure? Dungeons and Dragons is a tabletop role playing fantasy game where a roll of the dice can change your!
Homework Help
These library resources and databases help support at-home learning for teens of every ability.
Online Resources for Teens
Biography in Context
Find biographical information about people from around the world and throughout history. Watch a tutorial.
Pass the Test with LearningExpress Library!
Practice college entrance exams, prep for the GED and improve your classroom and homework skills with LearningExpress Library!
Biography in Context
Find biographical information about people from around the world and throughout history. Watch a tutorial.
Pass the Test with LearningExpress Library!
Practice college entrance exams, prep for the GED and improve your classroom and homework skills with LearningExpress Library!
Staff Picks & New at the Library
Love is in the Air Tonight!
Fall in love with this season's newest YA romances!
Prom and Parties!
Spring means prom, graduation and summer kick-off parties! Time to put on your favorite outfit, bring a friend and dance the night away!
Love is in the Air Tonight!
Fall in love with this season's newest YA romances!
Prom and Parties!
Spring means prom, graduation and summer kick-off parties! Time to put on your favorite outfit, bring a friend and dance the night away!
International Transgender Day of Visibility
Transgender Day of Visibility (March 31) is dedicated to raising awareness of the work that still needs to be done to achieve trans justice.
Rainbow Book List: 2025
Explore the top 10 LGBTQIA+ books for teens!
International Transgender Day of Visibility
Transgender Day of Visibility (March 31) is dedicated to raising awareness of the work that still needs to be done to achieve trans justice.
Rainbow Book List: 2025
Explore the top 10 LGBTQIA+ books for teens!
HalloQueer 2024
Gay and spooky is the vibe this Halloween!
Haunted Houses... In This Economy?
Your home is supposed to feel safe, but not in these books!
HalloQueer 2024
Gay and spooky is the vibe this Halloween!
Haunted Houses... In This Economy?
Your home is supposed to feel safe, but not in these books!
Sunrise on the Reaping Read-Alikes
Don't let the long hold list get you down! Pick up one of these dystopian reads to tide you over until the newest Hunger Games book arrives!
Arcane Read-Alikes
Are you obsessed with the action-packed steampunk adventure of "Arcane"? If so, you need to add these books to your TBR!
Sunrise on the Reaping Read-Alikes
Don't let the long hold list get you down! Pick up one of these dystopian reads to tide you over until the newest Hunger Games book arrives!
Arcane Read-Alikes
Are you obsessed with the action-packed steampunk adventure of "Arcane"? If so, you need to add these books to your TBR!
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.
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.
MyJCPL Mobile App
Search the catalog, check out items, manage your account and register for upcoming events, all in the palm of your hand.