Resources for Teens

New York City is the place to be for teens, and The New York Public Library has awesome materials, programs, and resources for all ages and interests. Check out past author chats, find out what’s on the to-read, to-watch, to-play list, and see what’s happening next in the library.

Discover the Biophilia Project

Find us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter @nyplteens

Events for Teens

Stuff for the Teen Age
Cool books, dvds, cds...

The NYPL YouTube Channel
Watch it!

Turn It Up @ the Library!
Audio podcasts.

HomeworkNYC Apps
Get homework help right from your Facebook or iGoogle page!

nypl.voicethread.com
Talk about images from the NYPL Digital Gallery.

Electronic Books and Articles
Get it now! Here are some we like:

• Opposing Viewpoints
• Literature Resource Center
• History Resource Center
• Amazing Animals of the World
• Science Online

GED Preparation Programs in NY and more information on taking the GED.

Teen Volunteer Opportunities Volunteer at NYPL.

Have a virtual exhibit visit:

• Three Faiths: Judaism, Christianity, Islam Includes photos of "faith on the street" from fellow New Yorkers- upload your own!
• Immigrant City: Find pictures and Voicethreads, contribute to a Google My Map to point out special sites and share stories.
• African Americans and American Politics Find a lot of information we bet you didn't know!

Recorded and Braille Books by Mail
Recorded and braille titles for residents of all ages who have difficulty reading standard printed materials because of blindness, visual impairment, a physical or reading disability.

Major support for children's and young adult programs and services is provided by the Mr. and Mrs. Timothy R. Barakett Endowment for Children's
and Young Adult Programs and Services.

Major support for children's and young adult programming is provided by the Katerina and Andreas C. Dracopoulos Family Endowment for Young Audiences.