Teens
Monthly Spotlight
Each month we have new videos, activities and teen stories to engage, enlighten and inform.
Explore Relationships
Through Reading!
Relationships can be difficult! Your relationships are reflections of who you are! What do your relationships say about you? Run to your local library and check out one of the three suggested books to explore how others navigate relationships with self and those around them!
Are your relationships healthy?
Complete the Friendship Stoplight Game and reflect on your relationships. Are they healthy or toxic?
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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
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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.
Fashion and Costume Design
Meet Gerado Encinas, a well-known Columbus fashion designer, who recently designed the costumes for Opera Columbus’s Maria de Buenos Aires. Learn about his inspirations and how he incorporates his Latino culture into his designs.
Created by Teens
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
1-6 p.m.
Driving Park Branch
1422 E. Livingston Ave.
Monday-Thursday
1-6 p.m.
Hilltop Branch
511 S. Hague Ave.
Monday-Friday
1-6 p.m.
Karl Road Branch
5590 Karl Rd.
Monday/Tuesday
1-6 p.m.
Thursday/Friday
1-6 p.m.
Main Library
96 S. Grant Ave.
Monday-Thursday
11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Friday/Saturday
2-6 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.

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