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 Tours, part of a series
Make your ideas reality at Belmar's The Create Space. Drop in for a tour, watch equipment demos and learn more about Creative Technology.
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!
Create Space Tours, part of a series
Make your ideas reality at Belmar's The Create Space. Drop in for a tour, watch equipment demos and learn more about Creative Technology.
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.
U.S. History in Context
Includes reference works, news and periodical articles, and primary source documents ranging from slave journals to presidential papers.
CultureGrams
Your window to the world! Concise, reliable, up-to-date info on countries across the globe. Contains maps, images, statistics and more.
U.S. History in Context
Includes reference works, news and periodical articles, and primary source documents ranging from slave journals to presidential papers.
CultureGrams
Your window to the world! Concise, reliable, up-to-date info on countries across the globe. Contains maps, images, statistics and more.
Staff Picks & New at the Library
Beware the Island
An island can be a tropical paradise, but beware what lurks below the surface!
Nonfiction November: 2026
Learning new things doesn't have to be boring!
Beware the Island
An island can be a tropical paradise, but beware what lurks below the surface!
Nonfiction November: 2026
Learning new things doesn't have to be boring!
I'm Coming Out!
Read one of these coming-of-age YA books that also focus on coming out!
HallowQueer 2026
Dive into the best of this year's horror books that feature LGBTQIA+ characters!
I'm Coming Out!
Read one of these coming-of-age YA books that also focus on coming out!
HallowQueer 2026
Dive into the best of this year's horror books that feature LGBTQIA+ characters!
Books that Bite
Looking to sink your teeth into a good book? Check out these books with creepy, crawly and carnivorous creatures!
Forget Pumpkin Spice Season... It's Slasher Season!
Explore this subgenre of horror that has a psychopathic killer who stalks and murders a group of people!
Books that Bite
Looking to sink your teeth into a good book? Check out these books with creepy, crawly and carnivorous creatures!
Forget Pumpkin Spice Season... It's Slasher Season!
Explore this subgenre of horror that has a psychopathic killer who stalks and murders a group of people!
Books that Bite
Looking to sink your teeth into a good book? Check out these books with creepy, crawly and carnivorous creatures!
Hugo Awards 2026
Dive into the best teen science fiction books from the past couple of years!
Books that Bite
Looking to sink your teeth into a good book? Check out these books with creepy, crawly and carnivorous creatures!
Hugo Awards 2026
Dive into the best teen science fiction books from the past couple of years!
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.
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.