Teens
Monthly Spotlight
Each month we have new videos, activities and teen stories to engage, enlighten and inform.
Summer Fun Preview
Take a sneak peek at all the just-for-teens fun we have planned at Columbus Metropolitan Libraries all summer!
Want to join us this summer as a VolunTeen? Fill out an application right here!
Pick a poem any poem, whether a novel in verse, a spoken word performance, a Shakespearean master piece, or a classic from Maya Angelou. Share it with a friend or journal about it, what message does the poem send? What meaning do you gain from it?
Watch previous Monthly Spotlights here.
Making Cents: How To Make Your Money Work For You
Budget Spreadsheet
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How Money Smart Are You?
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Financial Vision Board
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Crisis Averted: Strategies for Successful Conflict Resolution
“I” Statements Practice
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The Collaboration Effect Pocket Guide
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De-escalaltion Handout
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It's Lit: Talking About the Books
Create Your Own Book List
Download Worksheet→
Teens Create: Book Cover
Book Cover Template →
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FOR TEACHERS
Get updates on teen programs, events and activities to use with your students. Share your ideas for a Teen Spotlight topic.
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Career Spotlight
Each month we have a video highlighting careers in other organizations, with a professional in the field talking about their work.
Military Careers with
Security Officer Eric Wilson
Security Officer Eric shares his military career history and experiences.
Created by Teens
Teens Create
Submit your artwork, writing, photography or videos that tell the story of your hero, super or otherwise.
YouMedia
Create, collaborate and build tech skills. Work on your music, video, photos, design and podcasts with our skilled mentors.
Participate virtually:
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-Friday
3-6 p.m.
Hilltop Branch
511 S. Hague Ave.
Monday-Thursday
3-7 p.m.
Karl Road Branch
5590 Karl Rd.
Monday-Thursday
4-7 p.m.
Friday
3-6 p.m.
Main Library
96 S. Grant Ave.
Monday-Thursday
3-7 p.m.
Friday
3-6 p.m.
Whitehall Branch
4445 E. Broad St.
Monday-Thursday
3-6:30 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.
