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
Summer Reading Kickoff!
Jun 1st | 10:00am - 5:00pm
JCPL
It's time to DinoSOAR Into Stories! Register for Summer Reading, enjoy fun dinosaur-themed activities and start summer with a RAWR!
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!
Summer Reading Kickoff!
Jun 1st | 10:00am - 5:00pm
JCPL
It's time to DinoSOAR Into Stories! Register for Summer Reading, enjoy fun dinosaur-themed activities and start summer with a RAWR!
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!
Homework Help
These library resources and databases help support at-home learning for teens of every ability.
Online Resources for Teens
Exploring Race in Society
An in-depth look at the history of race providing critical context about topics related to race, ethnicity, diversity and inclusiveness.
Literary Reference Source
Synopses, critical essays, book reviews and literary journals, plus full-text classic novels, short stories and poems of all genres.
Exploring Race in Society
An in-depth look at the history of race providing critical context about topics related to race, ethnicity, diversity and inclusiveness.
Literary Reference Source
Synopses, critical essays, book reviews and literary journals, plus full-text classic novels, short stories and poems of all genres.
Staff Picks & New at the Library
Books with Illustrations
Did you love reading chapter books with illustrations as a kid? Well, you can find a similar reading experience with these teen books!
New Perspectives: Aro/Ace and Demisexual
Find your identity validated and uplifted in these YA stories!
Books with Illustrations
Did you love reading chapter books with illustrations as a kid? Well, you can find a similar reading experience with these teen books!
New Perspectives: Aro/Ace and Demisexual
Find your identity validated and uplifted in these YA stories!
Prep for Pride
Get ready for Pride Month in June by reading an awesome YA novel with LGBTQIA+ representation!
The Facts of Pride!
Learn all about LGBTQIA+ history through these nonfiction and historical fiction titles!
Prep for Pride
Get ready for Pride Month in June by reading an awesome YA novel with LGBTQIA+ representation!
The Facts of Pride!
Learn all about LGBTQIA+ history through these nonfiction and historical fiction titles!
Summer Reading 2026: Teen Horror
Register now for Summer Reading and earn a free book when you finish! Check out this list to see some of the awesome books you can pick!
Bram Stoker Awards!
Explore the best teen horror books of the past few years!
Summer Reading 2026: Teen Horror
Register now for Summer Reading and earn a free book when you finish! Check out this list to see some of the awesome books you can pick!
Bram Stoker Awards!
Explore the best teen horror books of the past few years!
Rainbow Magic Read-Alikes for Teens!
Did you LOVE the Rainbow Magic series as a kid and want to find that reading experience as a teen? Explore these fae-centric teen books!
Chaos Control: Hone your Dungeons and Dragons Skills
Looking for your next great character? Want to start your next phase as a Dungeon Master? Find resources to help improve your D&D skills!
Rainbow Magic Read-Alikes for Teens!
Did you LOVE the Rainbow Magic series as a kid and want to find that reading experience as a teen? Explore these fae-centric teen books!
Chaos Control: Hone your Dungeons and Dragons Skills
Looking for your next great character? Want to start your next phase as a Dungeon Master? Find resources to help improve your D&D skills!
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.