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

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

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!

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!

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

Twisted Shakespeare

Check out these big-screen twists on Shakespeare's plays.

We Found Love in a Hopeless Place

Fall in love while the world falls apart in these dystopian romances!

Social Justice Reads

Pick up one of these books to gain a new perspective, understanding and empathy towards a variety of social justice topics.

Yaoi Manga

These heartwarming LGBTQIA+ inclusive graphic novels are about boys falling for other boys. You're sure to fall in love with them, too!

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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