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
Nov 15th | 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
Nov 15th | 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
Nov 15th | 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
Nov 15th | 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
U.S. History in Context
Includes reference works, news and periodical articles, and primary source documents ranging from slave journals to presidential papers.
CultureGrams
Your window to the world! Concise, reliable, up-to-date info on countries across the globe. Contains maps, images, statistics and more.
U.S. History in Context
Includes reference works, news and periodical articles, and primary source documents ranging from slave journals to presidential papers.
CultureGrams
Your window to the world! Concise, reliable, up-to-date info on countries across the globe. Contains maps, images, statistics and more.
Staff Picks & New at the Library
Nonfiction November: 2025
Learning new things doesn't have to be boring!
Fantasy Retellings
Familiar tales reimagined! A fresh take on well-known fairy tales, folk tales, myths, history and movies!
Nonfiction November: 2025
Learning new things doesn't have to be boring!
Fantasy Retellings
Familiar tales reimagined! A fresh take on well-known fairy tales, folk tales, myths, history and movies!
I'm Coming Out!
Celebrate National Coming Out Day by reading one of these coming-of-age YA books that also focus on coming out!
The Facts of Pride!
Learn all about LGBTQIA+ history both through nonfiction and historical fiction titles!
I'm Coming Out!
Celebrate National Coming Out Day by reading one of these coming-of-age YA books that also focus on coming out!
The Facts of Pride!
Learn all about LGBTQIA+ history both through nonfiction and historical fiction titles!
Body Horror
Looking for a niche genre to explore? Look no further!
Books That Bite
Looking to sink your teeth into a good book? Check out these books with creepy, crawly and carnivorous creatures!
Body Horror
Looking for a niche genre to explore? Look no further!
Books That Bite
Looking to sink your teeth into a good book? Check out these books with creepy, crawly and carnivorous creatures!
Fantasy Retellings
Familiar tales reimagined! A fresh take on well-known fairy tales, folk tales, myths, history and movies!
Get Lost in Space
From distant planets to alien encounters, these films explore humanity's struggle for survival in the vast unknown.
Fantasy Retellings
Familiar tales reimagined! A fresh take on well-known fairy tales, folk tales, myths, history and movies!
Get Lost in Space
From distant planets to alien encounters, these films explore humanity's struggle for survival in the vast unknown.
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.