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
Midweek Mindful Space for Teens, part of a series
Unwind and recharge at our safe, welcoming space just for teens, grades 6 - 12 to decompress after class.
Belmar Teen Art Exhibition Reception
Sep 23rd | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Celebrates teen artists in our community with a reception and a chance to learn about the art on display and the artists who created it.
Virtual: Dungeons & Dragons for Advanced Players, part of a series
Sep 26th | 1:00pm - 4:30pm
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!
Midweek Mindful Space for Teens, part of a series
Unwind and recharge at our safe, welcoming space just for teens, grades 6 - 12 to decompress after class.
Belmar Teen Art Exhibition Reception
Sep 23rd | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Celebrates teen artists in our community with a reception and a chance to learn about the art on display and the artists who created it.
Virtual: Dungeons & Dragons for Advanced Players, part of a series
Sep 26th | 1:00pm - 4:30pm
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
Start Your Research with Explora for Teens
Find information for school assignments including STEAM, business, government, current issues, geography and history.
World Book Advanced
Thousands of reference articles, primary sources, timelines, maps and online books. Grades 9 - 12 and adults.
Start Your Research with Explora for Teens
Find information for school assignments including STEAM, business, government, current issues, geography and history.
World Book Advanced
Thousands of reference articles, primary sources, timelines, maps and online books. Grades 9 - 12 and adults.
Staff Picks & New at the Library
Teen Artists!
Do you love painting, photography, embroidery or drawing? If so, create something to be proud of and show your friends and family!
Heart of the Beast Read-Alikes
A survival tale with a dog? YES, PLEASE!
Teen Artists!
Do you love painting, photography, embroidery or drawing? If so, create something to be proud of and show your friends and family!
Heart of the Beast Read-Alikes
A survival tale with a dog? YES, PLEASE!
Hispanic Heritage Reads for Teens
Here's a list of books celebrating Hispanic and Latinx characters and cultures for Hispanic Heritage Month!
New Perspectives: Nonbinary
Find your identity validated and uplifted in these YA stories!
Hispanic Heritage Reads for Teens
Here's a list of books celebrating Hispanic and Latinx characters and cultures for Hispanic Heritage Month!
New Perspectives: Nonbinary
Find your identity validated and uplifted in these YA stories!
End of Oak Street Read-Alikes
Love the newest sci-fi adventure? Pick one of these books with similar vibes!
Summertime Horror
Horror movies filled with creepy cabins, haunting lakes, deadly tropical locations and summertime screams!
End of Oak Street Read-Alikes
Love the newest sci-fi adventure? Pick one of these books with similar vibes!
Summertime Horror
Horror movies filled with creepy cabins, haunting lakes, deadly tropical locations and summertime screams!
Middle Schooler Reads: Fantasy
Dive into a new-to-you fantastical world!
Houston, We Have Liftoff
The Moon landing was an exceptional scientific feat. Celebrate its anniversary with one of these Moon-themed films!
Middle Schooler Reads: Fantasy
Dive into a new-to-you fantastical world!
Houston, We Have Liftoff
The Moon landing was an exceptional scientific feat. Celebrate its anniversary with one of these Moon-themed films!
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.