Teens
9th annual Teen Winter Challenge Results
Almost 200 teens submitted art to our 9th annual Teen Winter Challenge. The results are in and ready to view!
Teen Books
Hang Out, Mess Around, Geek Out
Teen Events
Step Up Dance Party with Nintendo Switch
Jun 12th | 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Let's kick off our summer with a dance battle CPL style, us against Nintendo Switch. Bring your best moves, dancing shoes and Let's Dance.
Creative Songwriting with the Old Town School of Folk Music
Jun 13th | 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Learn the basics of writing lyrics, chord progressions and melodies with a singer-songwriter/teaching artist from the Old Town School.
Instrument Experimentation + Craft: Punk Jackets
Jun 13th | 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Explore music with various instruments for experimentation including a DJ controller, 3D printed flute, banjo, and more.
Making Beats with the Pocket Operator PO-33 Sampler
Jun 15th | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Learn to record samples, sequence and edit your own beats you make on the Pocket Operator PO-33 Sampler.
YOUmedia Events
Homework Help
CultureGrams World Edition
Explore our world with information on over 200 countries and territories.
Brainfuse: Homework Help and More
Get free one-on-one homework help and resume-writing assistance. Live tutors now available 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. daily.
Online Resources for Teens
Research events and concepts, find an online tutor, learn a new language and more with CPL's online resources for teens.
Resources for Teens
After High School
Virtual College Visits: Making the Best Choice for You
College tour canceled? Kyra provides tips and resources for exploring colleges online.
Illinois Financial Wellness Hub (FinWell Hub)
The Illinois Financial Wellness Hub (FinWell Hub) provides free resources to help all Illinois residents plan a better financial future.
10 Tips for Choosing the Right College
Choosing the right college is a significant decision. Here are 10 books and tips to help you make an informed decision.
Life After High School: College and Career Saturdays
Meet industry leaders, ask questions and discover programs to help you design your life after high school.
Teen Voices
Teen Voices: Piper H., Artist
Check out the art Piper created in an art exhibit for the Independence Branch.
Teen Voices: David A., Videographer from Back of the Yards
David, a regular at Back of the Yards YOUmedia, talks about recently winning a video contest and his time at the branch.
Teen Voices: Tenzin, Freddy: Minorities in Medicine Founders
The Jones College Prep students run a monthly event at HWLC YOUmedia to connect teens with medical professionals.
Teen Voices: Eric, Web Designer
Eric creates 3D videos and animation at the Whitney M. Young, Jr. Branch YOUmedia.
