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
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!
Teen Open Art Studio, part of a series
Bring a project or dive into something new; each month offers a different and exciting activity. Come see what artistic adventures await!
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.
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!
Teen Open Art Studio, part of a series
Bring a project or dive into something new; each month offers a different and exciting activity. Come see what artistic adventures await!
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
Black Freedom Struggle
Celebrate Black History Month by exploring primary source documents examining key moments in African American history!
ScienceFlix
Gain a better understanding of science concepts and ideas through hands-on projects, videos, multiple text types and so much more!
Black Freedom Struggle
Celebrate Black History Month by exploring primary source documents examining key moments in African American history!
ScienceFlix
Gain a better understanding of science concepts and ideas through hands-on projects, videos, multiple text types and so much more!
Staff Picks & New at the Library
Football Flicks
Gear up for another season with these great football movies!
Glitter and Gay Holiday!
Pick up one of these LGBTQIA+ romance books for Valentine's Day, and register now for the Glitter and Gay Dance, Feb. 13 at Belmar Library!
Football Flicks
Gear up for another season with these great football movies!
Glitter and Gay Holiday!
Pick up one of these LGBTQIA+ romance books for Valentine's Day, and register now for the Glitter and Gay Dance, Feb. 13 at Belmar Library!
Honor MLK Day
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a pivotal leader in the Civil Rights Movement. Celebrate his life with these books about his legacy.
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!
Honor MLK Day
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a pivotal leader in the Civil Rights Movement. Celebrate his life with these books about his legacy.
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!
Disturbia in Suburbia!
Dive headfirst into these suburban horror tales that will have you double-checking that you've locked your doors!
Eco-Horror
This subgenre explores the exploitation of nature (pollution, climate change) and how nature strikes back for revenge!
Disturbia in Suburbia!
Dive headfirst into these suburban horror tales that will have you double-checking that you've locked your doors!
Eco-Horror
This subgenre explores the exploitation of nature (pollution, climate change) and how nature strikes back for revenge!
Already Missing Stranger Things?
If you can't get enough teenage shenanigans or weird supernatural conspiracies, this is your list.
Alternative Histories!
History gets flip upside down and retold in these books!
Already Missing Stranger Things?
If you can't get enough teenage shenanigans or weird supernatural conspiracies, this is your list.
Alternative Histories!
History gets flip upside down and retold in these books!
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.