Teens
Monthly Spotlight
On Your Own - Skills & Dorm Life
Feeling overwhelmed about living away from home for the first time? We share life skills you can practice now so you’re ready when the time comes and talk about what you should — and shouldn’t — bring when you move into a dorm (plus some fun dorm-room decorating ideas).
Watch previous Monthly Spotlights here.
Get Ready: SAT & ACT
Tips to Prepare for the SAT & ACT
Check out these tips from author Brian Stewart on how to prepare for the new SAT and ACT!
Frequently Asked Questions:
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Book Talk
Teen Book Recommendation
Manga Contenders
Here are new books recommended by staff and other teens across the library system.
Created by Teens
YouMedia
Create, collaborate and build tech skills. Work on your music, video, photos, design and podcasts with our skilled mentors.
Must be 13 to join.
Teens, we want to hear from you!
Every month, answer questions to help us better understand your interests. We’ll also give you a space to voice your opinions and talk about the world today.
YouMedia Centers
Barnett Branch
3434 E. Livingston Ave.
Monday-Thursday
3-7 p.m.
Driving Park Branch
1422 E. Livingston Ave.
Monday-Thursday
3-7 p.m.
Gahanna Branch
310 Granville St.
Monday-Thursday
3-7 p.m.
Hilltop Branch
511 S. Hague Ave.
Monday-Thursday
3-7 p.m.
Karl Road Branch
5590 Karl Rd.
Monday-Friday
3-6 p.m.
Main Library
96 S. Grant Ave.
Monday-Thursday
3-7 p.m.
Friday
3-6 p.m.
Whetstone Branch
3909 N. High St.
Monday-Friday
3:30-6 p.m.
Whitehall Branch
4445 E. Broad St.
Monday-Thursday
3-6 p.m.
Temporarily Closed
Many thanks to Battelle for their support of YouMedia.
#well-connected
Stay well and stay connected! Our staff share ideas and inspiration.
How did you make a difference?
Great Reads for Teens
School Help
School Help Centers
Middle-schoolers and high-schoolers: stop in after school to get free, in-person help with your schoolwork.
Choose your location on our School Help page for hours offered.
BrainFuse HelpNow
HelpNow provides 24-hour access to study tools and test preparation for students.
Online Tutors are available from Monday‑Friday, 2‑11 p.m.
