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
Create Space Lab: Autumn Harvest, part of a series
Experience creative technology designed for ages 14 and up. No experience needed — just curiosity. Come ready to make something unexpected.
Native Plants for Birds: Backyard Habitat and Wildscaping
Sep 22nd | 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Deer Creek Library
Learn about how native plants help birds thrive in this presentation from Denver Audubon.
Midweek Mindful Space for Teens, part of a series
Unwind and recharge at our safe, welcoming space just for teens, grades 6 - 12 to decompress after class.
Create Space Lab: Autumn Harvest, part of a series
Experience creative technology designed for ages 14 and up. No experience needed — just curiosity. Come ready to make something unexpected.
Native Plants for Birds: Backyard Habitat and Wildscaping
Sep 22nd | 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Deer Creek Library
Learn about how native plants help birds thrive in this presentation from Denver Audubon.
Midweek Mindful Space for Teens, part of a series
Unwind and recharge at our safe, welcoming space just for teens, grades 6 - 12 to decompress after class.
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.
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
Hispanic Heritage Reads for Teens
Here's a list of books celebrating Hispanic and Latinx characters and cultures for Hispanic Heritage Month!
HallowQueer 2026
Dive into the best of this year's horror books that feature LGBTQIA+ characters!
Hispanic Heritage Reads for Teens
Here's a list of books celebrating Hispanic and Latinx characters and cultures for Hispanic Heritage Month!
HallowQueer 2026
Dive into the best of this year's horror books that feature LGBTQIA+ characters!
Hispanic Heritage Reads for Teens
Here's a list of books celebrating Hispanic and Latinx characters and cultures for Hispanic Heritage Month!
New Perspectives: Nonbinary
Find your identity validated and uplifted in these YA stories!
Hispanic Heritage Reads for Teens
Here's a list of books celebrating Hispanic and Latinx characters and cultures for Hispanic Heritage Month!
New Perspectives: Nonbinary
Find your identity validated and uplifted in these YA stories!
End of Oak Street Read-Alikes
Love the newest sci-fi adventure? Pick one of these books with similar vibes!
Summertime Horror
Horror movies filled with creepy cabins, haunting lakes, deadly tropical locations and summertime screams!
End of Oak Street Read-Alikes
Love the newest sci-fi adventure? Pick one of these books with similar vibes!
Summertime Horror
Horror movies filled with creepy cabins, haunting lakes, deadly tropical locations and summertime screams!
Time Travel: Let's Fix It!
Go back in time to fix a problem, solve a mystery, or find a new way forward!
Middle Schooler Reads: Fantasy
Dive into a new-to-you fantastical world!
Time Travel: Let's Fix It!
Go back in time to fix a problem, solve a mystery, or find a new way forward!
Middle Schooler Reads: Fantasy
Dive into a new-to-you fantastical world!
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.