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
Makerspace Open Lab, part of a series
Explore a variety of tools for creators of all ages during Makerspace Open Lab times!
Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
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TAB is a group of teens helping JCPL plan programming and volunteering. See yourself, your language and your family reflected at JCPL!
Teen Hang Out
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Hang out, make something and relieve stress! Activities vary, so grab a friend or three and come for a different DIY project every month.
Makerspace Open Lab, part of a series
Explore a variety of tools for creators of all ages during Makerspace Open Lab times!
Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
JCPL
TAB is a group of teens helping JCPL plan programming and volunteering. See yourself, your language and your family reflected at JCPL!
Teen Hang Out
JCPL
Hang out, make something and relieve stress! Activities vary, so grab a friend or three and come for a different DIY project every month.
Homework Help
These library resources and databases help support at-home learning for teens of every ability.
Online Resources for Teens
Poetry & Short Story Reference Source
Explore and study thousands of classic and contemporary poems, short stories, biographies, essays, lesson plans and learning guides!
Pass the Test with LearningExpress Library!
Practice college entrance exams, prep for the GED and improve your classroom and homework skills with LearningExpress Library!
Poetry & Short Story Reference Source
Explore and study thousands of classic and contemporary poems, short stories, biographies, essays, lesson plans and learning guides!
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
Best Thing We've Read in 2024
Check out your teen librarian's favorite books from this year!
Year in Review: Best Middle Grade Books!
Ah, 2024! How can we ever thank you for all these great books? You truly delivered.
Best Thing We've Read in 2024
Check out your teen librarian's favorite books from this year!
Year in Review: Best Middle Grade Books!
Ah, 2024! How can we ever thank you for all these great books? You truly delivered.
Diverse Short Stories for Middle School
Our life experiences are all varied and diverse. Explore other perspectives in these short stories!
Transgender Perspectives
Observe Transgender Day of Remembrance/Resilience on Nov. 20 by picking up one of these books!
Diverse Short Stories for Middle School
Our life experiences are all varied and diverse. Explore other perspectives in these short stories!
Transgender Perspectives
Observe Transgender Day of Remembrance/Resilience on Nov. 20 by picking up one of 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!
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!
Let's Travel... Through Time!
Visit a past century or a future decade, or get stuck in a time loop!
Wickedly Good Retellings
Can't get enough of the new "Wicked" movie? Pick up one of these fairytale retellings!
Let's Travel... Through Time!
Visit a past century or a future decade, or get stuck in a time loop!
Wickedly Good Retellings
Can't get enough of the new "Wicked" movie? Pick up one of these fairytale retellings!
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.
