Teens

#well-connected

Stay well and stay connected! Our staff share ideas and inspiration.

Things That Make You Smile

Check out other ways to stay well and connected.

What things make you smile?

What is your favorite go-to stress buster?

What song moves you?

Monthly Spotlight

Each month we have new videos, activities and teen stories to engage, enlighten and inform.

Careers in the Arts: Artists of YouMedia

Meet our professional artists online. Learn about digital art, music, making beats and more. Share your work with other teens and chat about your art.

Interested? Grab your Columbus Metropolitan Library card and scan the QR below to sign up for Discord.

 

YouMediaDiscord

Let's Talk Mental Health

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Teen and Family Mental Health Resources Learn More →

Teen Mental Health and Wellness Booklist Learn More →

Teen Wellness Self-Assessment Learn More →

What is Wellness?
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Career Explorations

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First Jobs – Memorable Moments and Life Lessons. Learn More →

First Jobs – Library Staff Members’ First Jobs. Learn More →

First Jobs – Elevator Pitch. Learn More →

Career Explorations: Elevator Pitch. Watch Now →

ACT/SAT: What You Need to Know

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Been There, Done That: Teens Share Their ACT and SAT Experiences. Learn More →

ACT: Strategies to Raise Your Score. Learn More →

BESA: Teen Volunteer Opportunities

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BESA: Find Your Volunteer Opportunity Learn More →

In Their Own Words: Library VolunTeen, Carlos Learn More →

In Their Own Words: Library VolunTeen, Tryphena Learn More →

FOR TEACHERS

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YouMedia

Create, collaborate and build tech skills. Work on your music, video, photos, design and podcasts with our skilled mentors.

Participate virtually:

Join YouMedia Discord

YouMedia Centers

Barnett Branch

3434 E. Livingston Ave.

Monday-Thursday
3-7 p.m.

Driving Park

1422 E. Livingston Ave.

Monday-Thursday
3-7 p.m.

Main Library

96 S. Grant Ave.

Monday-Thursday
3-7 p.m.

Whitehall Branch

4445 E. Broad St.

Monday-Thursday
3-7 p.m.

Teen Projects

Upload your project work here.

SUBMIT YOUR WORK

Great Reads for Teens

A-Force

Wilson, G. Willow

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Beyond the Mapped Stars

Eves, Rosalyn

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The Glass Arrow

Simmons, Kristen

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How Moon Fuentez Fell in Love With the Universe

Vasquez Gilliland, Raquel

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The Light Between Worlds

Weymouth, Laura E.

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Looking for Alaska

Green, John

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The New David Espinoza

Aceves, Fred

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Raybearer

Ifueko, Jordan

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The Red Scrolls of Magic

Clare, Cassandra

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Summer in the City of Roses

Keil, Michelle Ruiz

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The Voting Booth

Colbert, Brandy

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We Are the Fire

Taylor, Sam

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    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.

    Visit School Help

    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.

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    Digital Learning Tools

    Check out our Video Tutorials below for step-by-step instructions on how to use them.

    Search the Catalog

    Find books, videos and music available at CML.
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    Apply for a Card

    Get a card to access all CML resources.

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    Biography in Context

     Find information on more than one million people throughout history.

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    CultureGrams

    Learn about countries & their cultures.
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    Check out our tools to help you with school work.

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