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

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!

Virtual: Dungeons & Dragons for Advanced Players, part of a series

Do you love epic fantasy adventure? Dungeons and Dragons is a tabletop role playing fantasy game where a roll of the dice can change your!

International Tea & Cocoa Party

Apr 26th | 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Celebrate Día de los Niños and indulge in the delightful cultural aspects of tea and cocoa from countries around the world.

Homework Help

These library resources and databases help support at-home learning for teens of every ability.

Online Resources for Teens

Biography in Context

Find biographical information about people from around the world and throughout history. Watch a tutorial.

Pass the Test with LearningExpress Library!

Practice college entrance exams, prep for the GED and improve your classroom and homework skills with LearningExpress Library!

Staff Picks & New at the Library

Listen up! Audiobooks for Teens

Check out some of these award-winning audiobooks available to download with your JCPL card!

A Bestie with Four Paws

Dogs are the best, and in these books, the dog is one of the best characters!

International Transgender Day of Visibility

Transgender Day of Visibility (March 31) is dedicated to raising awareness of the work that still needs to be done to achieve trans justice.

Rainbow Book List: 2025

Explore the top 10 LGBTQIA+ books for teens!

HalloQueer 2024

Gay and spooky is the vibe this Halloween!

Haunted Houses... In This Economy?

Your home is supposed to feel safe, but not in these books!

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.

MyJCPL Mobile App

Search the catalog, check out items, manage your account and register for upcoming events, all in the palm of your hand.

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