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

Virtual: Dungeons & Dragons for Beginners, part of a series

Do you love epic fantasy adventure? Dungeons and Dragons is a tabletop role-playing fantasy game where a dice roll can change your future!

Midweek Mindful Space for Teens, part of a series

Unwind and recharge at our safe, welcoming space just for teens, grades 6 - 12 to decompress after class.

Virtual: Dungeons & Dragons for Advanced Players, part of a series

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

Black Freedom Struggle

Celebrate Black History Month by exploring primary source documents examining key moments in African American history!

ScienceFlix

Gain a better understanding of science concepts and ideas through hands-on projects, videos, multiple text types and so much more!

Staff Picks & New at the Library

Winter Sports Flicks

Winter Olympics got you craving more? Check out these cold weather sport movies.

Diversify Your TBR: Jewish Characters

Celebrate and honor the Jewish experience by reading one of the books!

Celebrate Black Teens

In honor of Black History Month, pick up one of these YA novels highlighting the experiences of Black teens!

Glitter and Gay Holiday!

Pick up one of these LGBTQIA+ romance books for Valentine's Day, and register now for the Glitter and Gay Dance, Feb. 13 at Belmar Library!

Body Horror

Looking for a niche genre to explore? Look no further!

Disturbia in Suburbia!

Dive headfirst into these suburban horror tales that will have you double-checking that you've locked your doors!

Already Missing Stranger Things?

If you can't get enough teenage shenanigans or weird supernatural conspiracies, this is your list.

Alternative Histories!

History gets flip upside down and retold in these books!

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.

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Search the catalog, check out items, manage your account and register for upcoming events, all in the palm of your hand.

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