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
Fiesta for Frida
Jul 8th | 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Celebrate Frida Kahlo during our annual birthday party! This all-ages celebration includes cake and a piñata!
Teen After Hours: Friday Flicks, part of a series
See what JCPL teens think are the ultimate movie picks — and enjoy with popcorn and snacks — in these exclusive after-hours screenings!
Virtual: Dungeons & Dragons for Beginners, part of a series
Jul 12th | 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Online Event
Do you love epic fantasy adventure? Dungeons and Dragons is a tabletop role-playing fantasy game where a dice roll can change your future!
Fiesta for Frida
Jul 8th | 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Celebrate Frida Kahlo during our annual birthday party! This all-ages celebration includes cake and a piñata!
Teen After Hours: Friday Flicks, part of a series
See what JCPL teens think are the ultimate movie picks — and enjoy with popcorn and snacks — in these exclusive after-hours screenings!
Virtual: Dungeons & Dragons for Beginners, part of a series
Jul 12th | 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Online Event
Do you love epic fantasy adventure? Dungeons and Dragons is a tabletop role-playing fantasy game where a dice roll can change your future!
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
For Teen Engineers Interested in Robotics!
Learn all about robotics and making your own with these summer camps, how-to books and online resources. Let's build!
Summer Challenge Teen Volunteers Recommend...
Check out what JCPL's Summer Challenge teen volunteers have been reading!
For Teen Engineers Interested in Robotics!
Learn all about robotics and making your own with these summer camps, how-to books and online resources. Let's build!
Summer Challenge Teen Volunteers Recommend...
Check out what JCPL's Summer Challenge teen volunteers have been reading!
New Perspectives: Drag Art!
Learn all about the awesome ways that drag kings and queens bring joy, positivity and authenticity!
Faith & Pride
Explore the crossroads between religious belifs and LGBTQIA+ identity.
New Perspectives: Drag Art!
Learn all about the awesome ways that drag kings and queens bring joy, positivity and authenticity!
Faith & Pride
Explore the crossroads between religious belifs and LGBTQIA+ identity.
SummerWeen!
Ditch your summer beach reads and pick up one of these summer slashers by channeling your inner Halloween vibes!
Fear Street: Prom Queen Read-Alikes
Looking for a screaming summer? We've got you covered!
SummerWeen!
Ditch your summer beach reads and pick up one of these summer slashers by channeling your inner Halloween vibes!
Fear Street: Prom Queen Read-Alikes
Looking for a screaming summer? We've got you covered!
Sunrise on the Reaping Read-Alikes
Don't let the long hold list get you down! Pick up one of these dystopian reads to tide you over until the newest Hunger Games book arrives!
Arcane Read-Alikes
Are you obsessed with the action-packed steampunk adventure of "Arcane"? If so, you need to add these books to your TBR!
Sunrise on the Reaping Read-Alikes
Don't let the long hold list get you down! Pick up one of these dystopian reads to tide you over until the newest Hunger Games book arrives!
Arcane Read-Alikes
Are you obsessed with the action-packed steampunk adventure of "Arcane"? If so, you need to add these books to your TBR!
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.