Teens
Events, programs, homework help, books, and more for teens!
Digital Library for Teens
Homework help, encyclopedias, e-books, magazines, biographies, test preparation tools and more!
Createch
Createch is created by teens for teens, ages, 12-18 to explore creative talents, pursue their interests, and spark new passions.
Library Go
Easy to use. Impossible to lose. Saint Paul Public Library's virtual card for students.
Teens Know Best
Get exclusive, advance copies of unpublished young adult books and meet once a month and discuss them over pizza.
Homework Help
Homework Help
Homework help, resources, helpful volunteer tutors, and places to study.
Online Homework Help
Live online homework help from expert tutors, available every day, 1:00 -11:00 p.m., with other homework services available 24/7.
Learning Express Library
Online tutorials, practice tests, and e-books to help you prepare for tests and increase your school and career skills.
Books
New Teen Books
Read Brave: Young Adult Read-Alikes for Akata Witch
If your initiation into the world of "Akata Witch" has left you wanting more, explore 12 more stories that share similar themes and tones.
Black-African Americans and Labor (Tween/Teen)
Our young people are a source of Inspiration. Let's encourage them towards greatness.
Transgender Awareness Week: Teen Picks
Books for teen readers featuring transgender themes and characters. Many of these titles are by trans or non-binary authors.
Native America Heritage Month: YA Reads
Indigenous voices telling indigenous stories: mysteries, sports, history, graphic novels, realism, and speculative fiction.
Read Brave: Young Adult Read-Alikes for Akata Witch
If your initiation into the world of "Akata Witch" has left you wanting more, explore 12 more stories that share similar themes and tones.
Black-African Americans and Labor (Tween/Teen)
Our young people are a source of Inspiration. Let's encourage them towards greatness.
Transgender Awareness Week: Teen Picks
Books for teen readers featuring transgender themes and characters. Many of these titles are by trans or non-binary authors.
Native America Heritage Month: YA Reads
Indigenous voices telling indigenous stories: mysteries, sports, history, graphic novels, realism, and speculative fiction.
Explore
What's New for Teens
A Glimpse into the Marketplace like those in "Akata Witch"
Get a sense of what a real-life Nigerian market is like through this tour of Wuse Market, one of the most popular marketplaces in Abuja.
10 Popular Igbo Masquerades You Should Know
Learn about Igbo Masquerades—real-life performances that inspired the magical spirits in "Akata Witch." Watch now!
Experience the Rhythm of "Akata Witch": Modern High Life
Experience modern Highlife—where tradition meets Afrobeats. A fresh sound for a new era, just like Sunny’s journey.
Experience the Rhythm of "Akata Witch": Highlife Music
Immerse yourself in the world of "Akata Witch" with traditional High Life music, beloved by Sunny and Chichi's fathers.
Read Brave: Young Adult Read-Alikes for Akata Witch
If your initiation into the world of "Akata Witch" has left you wanting more, explore 12 more stories that share similar themes and tones.
Black History Month 2025
Explore library events, recommended reading, community events, and more on our Black History Month webpage.
Black-African Americans and Labor (Tween/Teen)
Our young people are a source of Inspiration. Let's encourage them towards greatness.
Artist-in-Residence: Katrina Knutson, part of a series
Develop artistic skills and explore your creative side with Katrina, a local artist who does graffiti art, murals, screen printing and…
Winter Break
FREE fun, hands-on learning activities for kids and teens from December 21-January 5.
Explora High
High school-appropriate magazine, journal, and encyclopedia articles, including primary source documents, reference books, and multimedia.
Explora Middle
Middle school-appropriate magazine, journal, and encyclopedia articles, including primary source documents, reference books, and multimedia.
Gale in Context: High School
Encyclopedia, magazine, and journal articles, plus primary sources, images, video, and more for middle and high school students.
Transgender Awareness Week: Teen Picks
Books for teen readers featuring transgender themes and characters. Many of these titles are by trans or non-binary authors.
Native America Heritage Month: YA Reads
Indigenous voices telling indigenous stories: mysteries, sports, history, graphic novels, realism, and speculative fiction.
Free programs for kids and teens during fall break
Saint Paul Public Library invites kids and teens to spend fall break at the library with free hands-on events and workshops.
Immerse in Someone Else's Life Experience
Non-Fiction graphic novel biographies or memoirs
