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
Noon Year's Eve at JCPL!
Dec 27th - Dec 31st | 11:30am - 12:30pm
JCPL
Ring in 2026 with your family at noon! We'll countdown to the new year and enjoy music, crafts, balloon drops and more.
Virtual: Dungeons & Dragons for Beginners, part of a series
Dec 27th | 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!
Virtual: Dungeons & Dragons for Advanced Players, part of a series
Dec 27th | 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Online Event
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!
Noon Year's Eve at JCPL!
Dec 27th - Dec 31st | 11:30am - 12:30pm
JCPL
Ring in 2026 with your family at noon! We'll countdown to the new year and enjoy music, crafts, balloon drops and more.
Virtual: Dungeons & Dragons for Beginners, part of a series
Dec 27th | 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!
Virtual: Dungeons & Dragons for Advanced Players, part of a series
Dec 27th | 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Online Event
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!
Homework Help
These library resources and databases help support at-home learning for teens of every ability.
Online Resources for Teens
Poetry & Short Story Reference Source
Explore and study thousands of classic and contemporary poems, short stories, biographies, essays, lesson plans and learning guides!
Pass the Test with LearningExpress Library!
Get ready for AP exams, practice college entrance tests, prep for the GED or just improve your homework skills with LearningExpress Library!
Poetry & Short Story Reference Source
Explore and study thousands of classic and contemporary poems, short stories, biographies, essays, lesson plans and learning guides!
Pass the Test with LearningExpress Library!
Get ready for AP exams, practice college entrance tests, prep for the GED or just improve your homework skills with LearningExpress Library!
Staff Picks & New at the Library
Can You Survive?
Dive into the Five Nights at Freddy's universe!
From Glory to Tears: Military History
If you're curious about military history, try one of these amazing films that focus on wars and soldiers across time and around the world.
Can You Survive?
Dive into the Five Nights at Freddy's universe!
From Glory to Tears: Military History
If you're curious about military history, try one of these amazing films that focus on wars and soldiers across time and around the world.
I'm Coming Out!
Celebrate National Coming Out Day by reading one of these coming-of-age YA books that also focus on coming out!
The Facts of Pride!
Learn all about LGBTQIA+ history both through nonfiction and historical fiction titles!
I'm Coming Out!
Celebrate National Coming Out Day by reading one of these coming-of-age YA books that also focus on coming out!
The Facts of Pride!
Learn all about LGBTQIA+ history both through nonfiction and historical fiction titles!
Can You Survive?
Dive into the Five Nights at Freddy's universe!
Body Horror
Looking for a niche genre to explore? Look no further!
Can You Survive?
Dive into the Five Nights at Freddy's universe!
Body Horror
Looking for a niche genre to explore? Look no further!
Fantasy Retellings
Familiar tales reimagined! A fresh take on well-known fairy tales, folk tales, myths, history and movies!
Get Lost in Space
From distant planets to alien encounters, these films explore humanity's struggle for survival in the vast unknown.
Fantasy Retellings
Familiar tales reimagined! A fresh take on well-known fairy tales, folk tales, myths, history and movies!
Get Lost in Space
From distant planets to alien encounters, these films explore humanity's struggle for survival in the vast unknown.
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.