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: Autumn Harvest, part of a series
Experience creative technology designed for ages 14 and up. No experience needed — just curiosity. Come ready to make something unexpected.
U-Bass: Do U Bass?, part of a series
Do you have a ukulele bass, aka U-Bass? Come groove at our monthly U-Bass meetup!
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!
Create Space Lab: Autumn Harvest, part of a series
Experience creative technology designed for ages 14 and up. No experience needed — just curiosity. Come ready to make something unexpected.
U-Bass: Do U Bass?, part of a series
Do you have a ukulele bass, aka U-Bass? Come groove at our monthly U-Bass meetup!
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!
Homework Help
These library resources and databases help support at-home learning for teens of every ability.
Learn About Both Sides of the Issue with Opposing Viewpoints
Current social issues are multi-faceted and nuanced. Use topic overviews, infographics and more to explore both sides of today's issues.
In Context Databases for Online Research
Stay "in context" with this set of online resources. Link to your Google account, have the computer read articles aloud, and much more!
Learn About Both Sides of the Issue with Opposing Viewpoints
Current social issues are multi-faceted and nuanced. Use topic overviews, infographics and more to explore both sides of today's issues.
In Context Databases for Online Research
Stay "in context" with this set of online resources. Link to your Google account, have the computer read articles aloud, and much more!
Staff Picks & New at the Library
New in YA: October 2026
Load up your account with the latest and greatest!
Middler Schooler Reads: Funny Novels!
Get ready to laugh your socks off!
New in YA: October 2026
Load up your account with the latest and greatest!
Middler Schooler Reads: Funny Novels!
Get ready to laugh your socks off!
Hispanic Heritage Reads for Teens
Here's a list of books celebrating Hispanic and Latinx characters and cultures for Hispanic Heritage Month!
HallowQueer 2026
Dive into the best of this year's horror books that feature LGBTQIA+ characters!
Hispanic Heritage Reads for Teens
Here's a list of books celebrating Hispanic and Latinx characters and cultures for Hispanic Heritage Month!
HallowQueer 2026
Dive into the best of this year's horror books that feature LGBTQIA+ characters!
HallowQueer 2026
Dive into the best of this year's horror books that feature LGBTQIA+ characters!
End of Oak Street Read-Alikes
Love the newest sci-fi adventure? Pick one of these books with similar vibes!
HallowQueer 2026
Dive into the best of this year's horror books that feature LGBTQIA+ characters!
End of Oak Street Read-Alikes
Love the newest sci-fi adventure? Pick one of these books with similar vibes!
Time Travel: Let's Fix It!
Go back in time to fix a problem, solve a mystery, or find a new way forward!
Middle Schooler Reads: Fantasy
Dive into a new-to-you fantastical world!
Time Travel: Let's Fix It!
Go back in time to fix a problem, solve a mystery, or find a new way forward!
Middle Schooler Reads: Fantasy
Dive into a new-to-you fantastical world!
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.