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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The results are in! Winners for the fifth annual Teen Writing Contest have been announced.
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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!

Makerspace Open Lab, part of a series

Explore a variety of tools for creators of all ages during Makerspace Open Lab times!

Homework Help

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

Online Resources for Teens

Start Your Research with Explora for Teens

Find information for school assignments including STEAM, business, government, current issues, geography and history.

World Book Advanced

Thousands of reference articles, primary sources, timelines, maps and online books. Grades 9 - 12 and adults.

Staff Picks & New at the Library

Accessible Fonts!

Did you know you can check out books that have a font that makes reading with dyslexia easier?

Bisexual Awareness Week

September 16 - 23 is Bisexual Awareness Week! Let's celebrate all things bisexual by reading one of these amazing books.

Bisexual Awareness Week

September 16 - 23 is Bisexual Awareness Week! Let's celebrate all things bisexual by reading one of these amazing books.

HalloQueer 2025

Get your spooky on with these LGBTQIA+ books, perfect for Halloween!

HalloQueer 2025

Get your spooky on with these LGBTQIA+ books, perfect for Halloween!

Is it Halloween Yet?

If Halloween cannot come fast enough for you, pick up one of these spooky reads to help you get through!

What Would a Labubu Read?

Probably some fantastical tale that's a lil' creepy and cute!

Reading Fae All Day

Dive into a fantasy world and get swept up in the feisty fae drama!

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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