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: Mystery Maker, part of a series
Experience creative technology designed for ages 14 and up. No experience needed — just curiosity. Come ready to make something unexpected.
Dungeons & Dragons for Teens, part of a series
Go on quests, explore magical worlds, escape treacherous scenarios and make new friends. Drop in anytime. All skill levels welcome.
Teen Graphic Novel: Meet the Artists
Jul 31st | 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Are you a comic fan or aspiring artist? Meet local graphic novelists Stan Yan, Thane Benson and Kelsi Jo Silva at this interactive event!
Create Space Lab: Mystery Maker, part of a series
Experience creative technology designed for ages 14 and up. No experience needed — just curiosity. Come ready to make something unexpected.
Dungeons & Dragons for Teens, part of a series
Go on quests, explore magical worlds, escape treacherous scenarios and make new friends. Drop in anytime. All skill levels welcome.
Teen Graphic Novel: Meet the Artists
Jul 31st | 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Are you a comic fan or aspiring artist? Meet local graphic novelists Stan Yan, Thane Benson and Kelsi Jo Silva at this interactive event!
Homework Help
These library resources and databases help support at-home learning for teens of every ability.
Online Resources for Teens
Biography Reference Source
Thousands of unique and reliable full-text biographies, searchable by name occupation, activity, nationality, gender, birthplace and more.
FAFSA Support on HelpNow
College prep can be a long journey. Get the support you need breaking down this important part of the process with help from HelpNow tutors.
Biography Reference Source
Thousands of unique and reliable full-text biographies, searchable by name occupation, activity, nationality, gender, birthplace and more.
FAFSA Support on HelpNow
College prep can be a long journey. Get the support you need breaking down this important part of the process with help from HelpNow tutors.
Staff Picks & New at the Library
Empowered Women Empower Women
Hot Girl Summer is an Empowered Girl Summer!
Pulse-Pounding Adventure Tales
We've got you an end-of-summer adventure read waiting for you on this list!
Empowered Women Empower Women
Hot Girl Summer is an Empowered Girl Summer!
Pulse-Pounding Adventure Tales
We've got you an end-of-summer adventure read waiting for you on this list!
New Perspectives: Nonbinary
Find your identity validated and uplifted in these YA stories!
Read the Rainbow: Teen Books
Don't miss out on Pride Month fun with these books!
New Perspectives: Nonbinary
Find your identity validated and uplifted in these YA stories!
Read the Rainbow: Teen Books
Don't miss out on Pride Month fun with these books!
This is the Book of a Killer Bella
Fan of "Twilight" dive deeper into more vampire lore!
SummerWeen!
Ditch your summer beach reads and pick up one of these summer slashers by channeling your inner Halloween vibes!
This is the Book of a Killer Bella
Fan of "Twilight" dive deeper into more vampire lore!
SummerWeen!
Ditch your summer beach reads and pick up one of these summer slashers by channeling your inner Halloween vibes!
Houston, We Have Liftoff
The Moon landing was an exceptional scientific feat. Celebrate its anniversary with one of these Moon-themed films!
This is the Book of a Killer Bella
Fan of "Twilight" dive deeper into more vampire lore!
Houston, We Have Liftoff
The Moon landing was an exceptional scientific feat. Celebrate its anniversary with one of these Moon-themed films!
This is the Book of a Killer Bella
Fan of "Twilight" dive deeper into more vampire lore!
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.