Teens

Monthly Spotlight

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

Working with the Dead

Hear from local professionals that work with dead bodies as they talk about their experiences and answer your burning questions.

First Responders

Professional first responders talk about their experiences and answer some burning questions.

Activity:
Ohio Means Jobs Career Profile Quiz
Follow this link to take a career profile quiz from OhioMeansJobs.com. Tell your librarian about other careers you’re curious about so we can.

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

Some love stories are just too epic for real life.

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Must be age 18 or older to receive emails from us.

Created by Teens

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.

Teens Create Open Studio
Fall Schedule starting Aug. 18

Drop in and make something! Explore your creativity, craft unique projects, create music, and connect with friends. For ages 12-17.

We’re taking a break from offering Teens Create Open Studio during the holidays. Programs will resume on Monday, Jan. 5.

Barnett Branch

3434 E. Livingston Ave.

Monday-Friday
3-6 p.m.

Driving Park Branch

1422 E. Livingston Ave.

Monday & Wednesday
3:30-6 p.m.

Tuesday
5:30-7 p.m.

Thursday
4-6:30 p.m.

Gahanna Branch

310 Granville St.

Monday-Friday
3-6 p.m.

Hilltop Branch

511 S. Hague Ave.

Monday-Thursday
3-6 p.m.

Karl Road Branch

5590 Karl Rd.

Monday-Wednesday
3:30-6:30 p.m.

Thursday & Friday
4:30-6 p.m.

Linden Branch

2223 Cleveland Ave.
OPENING FEB. 6!

Monday-Thursday
3:30-6:30 p.m.

Main Library

96 S. Grant Ave.

Monday-Thursday
3-7 p.m.

Friday
3-6 p.m.

Martin Luther King Branch

1467 E. Long St.

Monday-Thursday
3-7 p.m.

Reynoldsburg Branch

1402 Brice Rd.

Monday-Thursday
4-7 p.m.

Whetstone Branch

3909 N. High St.

Tuesday-Friday
3:30-6 p.m.

Whitehall Branch

4445 E. Broad St.

Monday-Thursday
3-6 p.m.

Many thanks to Battelle for their support of Teens Create Open Studio.

Great Reads for Teens

School Help

ACT/SAT Study Sessions

School Help

Middle-schoolers and high-schoolers: stop in after school to get free help with schoolwork and join in fun, skill-building activities.

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.

Check out our tools to help you with schoolwork.

Have a Question?
NEW DATE: Following a weather delay, we're excited to announce that we're opening our new Linden Branch on Friday, Feb. 6 following a brief 10 a.m. ribbon cutting.LEARN MORE
Monday | Jan. 19

Sunday, Jan. 18

Monday, Jan. 19

for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day