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 Summer Open Lab, part of a series
Embark on a new adventure at the Create Space Summer Open Lab! Explore the creative technology available during this hands-on series.
Trading Card Game (TCG) Club, part of a series
Looking to get into trading card games or enjoy friendly competition? Bring your decks and determination to get in the game!
Teen Open Art Studio, part of a series
Express your creative side and learn new skills at our Open Art Studio. Bring in a project to work on or try something new.
Homework Help
Online Resources for Teens
Biography Reference Source
Thousands of unique and reliable full-text biographies, searchable by name occupation, activity, nationality, gender, birthplace and more.
FAFSA Support on HelpNow
College prep can be a long journey. Get the support you need breaking down this important part of the process with help from HelpNow tutors.
Staff Picks & New at the Library
Sunrise on the Reaping Read-Alikes
Can't wait to read about Haymitch's Games? Pick up these dystopian reads to hold you over until the newest Hunger Games book is released!
Disability Pride Movies
Check out these engaging stories with nuanced and complicated disabled characters to celebrate Disability Pride Month!
The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess Read-Alikes
Read these LGBTQIA+ books that embrace the vibes of Chappell Roan's hit record!
Celebrate Juneteenth!
Read these amazing stories that are inspired by the history and culture of Black Americans!
Longlegs Read-Alikes
Serial killers, the occult and terrifying killing sprees... This list has it all!
Summerween
Looking for more spooky reads to help you escape this hot weather? Look no further and check out one of these titles!
Sunrise on the Reaping Read-Alikes
Can't wait to read about Haymitch's Games? Pick up these dystopian reads to hold you over until the newest Hunger Games book is released!
3, 2, 1... Blast Off!
Launch yourself out of this heat wave and into space with these sci-fi reads!
New at JCPL
Mental Health & Wellness
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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.