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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Color our world by creating one of your own with the Teen Writing Challenge. You might even win an iPad! Entries accepted June 1 - July 31.
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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!

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!

Teen Dungeons & Dragons, 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

These library resources and databases help support at-home learning for teens of every ability.

Online Resources for Teens

Exploring Race in Society

An in-depth look at the history of race providing critical context about topics related to race, ethnicity, diversity and inclusiveness.

Literary Reference Source

Synopses, critical essays, book reviews and literary journals, plus full-text classic novels, short stories and poems of all genres.

Staff Picks & New at the Library

Sad Girl Summer

A hot girl summer is great, but sometimes you just need a good cry!

Read the Rainbow: Teen Books

Don't miss out on Pride Month fun with these books!

Read the Rainbow: Teen Books

Don't miss out on Pride Month fun with these books!

Liberation for All

The right to protest and organize is rooted in the history of the United States. Learn how the act of protesting has shaped our country.

Fear Street: Prom Queen Read-Alikes

Looking for a screaming summer? We've got you covered!

April Showers Bring May [Flowers] Murders

Spring has sprung, and so have flowers that will devour you. Try these blood-chilling books this month!

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.

MyJCPL Mobile App

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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