Teens

Monthly Spotlight

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

Make a Difference

There are so many ways you can make a difference in your community! Volunteer, help a friend, or speak up about issues that matter! Use one of our templates to write a letter about what’s important to you to one of your elected officials.

Activities:
Fill in the Blank Letter Template
(Word Doc Download)
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Fill in the Blank Letter Template
(Digital Version)
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2024 Teen Volunteer Opportunities
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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

Authentic Indigenous Voices

Celebrate indigenous heritages with this collection of own voices stories.

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Created by Teens

Teens Create!

Upload submissions for the Teen Art Show.

SUBMIT YOUR WORK

2024 Teen Art Show Agreement

YouMedia

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

Join YouMedia Discord

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.

Teen Survey
January Survey Results
December Survey Results
November Survey Results
October Survey Results
September Survey Results
August Survey Results

YouMedia Centers

Programming is currently on break and will restart the week of August 21st.
Driving Park Branch

1422 E. Livingston Ave.

Monday-Thursday
3-7 p.m.

Friday
2-6 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-Friday
3-6 p.m.

Main Library

96 S. Grant Ave.

Monday-Thursday
3-7 p.m.

Friday
3-6 p.m.

Reynoldsburg Branch

1402 Brice Rd.

Monday-Thursday
4-7 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.

Barnett Branch

3434 E. Livingston Ave.

YouMedia temporarily closed during branch renovations.

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?

Check out other ways to stay well and connected.

How did you make a difference?

How do you resolve conflict?

What book had the biggest impact on your life?

What news sources do you trust?

What things make you smile?

What is your favorite go-to stress buster?

What song moves you?

Great Reads for Teens

Chain of Thorns

Clare, Cassandra

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The Davenports

Marquis, Krystal

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Generation Wonder

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Imposter Syndrome and Other Confessions of Alejandra Kim

Park, Patricia

Reserve

Lumberjanes

Stevenson, ND

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Man Made Monsters

Rogers, Andrea L.

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One Last Shot

Wilson, Kip

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Other Words for Home

Warga, Jasmine

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Shuna's Journey

Miyazaki, Hayao

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Six Crimson Cranes

Lim, Elizabeth

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This Place Is Still Beautiful

Tian, XiXi

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A Wizard of Earthsea

Le Guin, Ursula K.

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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.

    Learn More

    Check out our tools to help you with school work.

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