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 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!

Teen Dungeons & Dragons, part of a series

Go on quests, explore magical worlds, escape treacherous scenarios and make new friends. Drop in anytime. All skill levels welcome.

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!

Homework Help

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

Online Resources for Teens

Mango Languages

This online language learning resource helps you have fun as you learn real conversations in 71 languages.

World Book Timelines

Explore hundreds of customizable, interactive timelines of important events throughout history. Or create your own timeline!

Staff Picks & New at the Library

Intergaylactic Adventures!

Gay and in space!

Hatchet Read-Alikes

Are you forever chasing the feeling "Hatchet" gave you on your first read? We've got you covered with these teen titles!

Activate!

Books relating to social justice, activism and ways to make your community better!

Summer Reading 2026: Teen LGBTQIA+

Register now for Summer Reading and earn a free book when you finish! Check out this list to see some of the awesome books you can pick!

Summer Reading 2026: Teen Horror

Register now for Summer Reading and earn a free book when you finish! Check out this list to see some of the awesome books you can pick!

Bram Stoker Awards!

Explore the best teen horror books of the past few years!

Chaos Control: Hone your Dungeons and Dragons Skills

Looking for your next great character? Want to start your next phase as a Dungeon Master? Find resources to help improve your D&D skills!

Summer Reading 2026: Teen Fantasy and Sci-Fi

Register now for Summer Reading and earn a free book when you finish! Check out this list to see some of the awesome books you can pick!

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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