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

Learn About Both Sides of the Issue with Opposing Viewpoints

Current social issues are multi-faceted and nuanced. Use topic overviews, infographics and more to explore both sides of today's issues.

Science in Context

Explore how scientific disciplines relate to real-world issues. Biology, chemistry, physics and more!

Staff Picks & New at the Library

Giddy Up!

Celebrate the National Western Stock Show by reading one of these horse-centric books!

Already Missing Stranger Things?

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

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!

Eco-Horror

This subgenre explores the exploitation of nature (pollution, climate change) and how nature strikes back for revenge!

Can You Survive?

Dive into the Five Nights at Freddy's universe!

It's the End of the Year as We Know It and I Feel Fine

Ring in the end of the year with apocalyptic and postapocalyptic movies!

Yikes! I'm Living in a Dystopia!

Explore books set in a dystopian society where propaganda, surveillance and suffering lurk all around!

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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