Teens
Books, resources, events, and programs 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Get exclusive, advance copies of unpublished young adult books and meet once a month and discuss them over pizza.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, 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.
Upcoming Events
Books for Teens
New Teen Books
Book Lists
2025 Teens' Top Ten
Teens nominate and choose their favorite books of the year! Readers ages twelve to eighteen nominate and vote online to choose the list.
Teen Books for Pride 🤎🩵🩷🤍️🧡
Books for members of the LGBTQIA+ community and awesome allies. 🙂 A good book is a good book. Period.
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.
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What's New for Teens
Read Brave Talk Brave
Mar 5th | 5:30pm - 7:45pm
Join us for Read Brave Talk Brave featuring a panel conversation with Romina Garber, author of "Lobizona", and youth panelists.
Drumming and Storytelling: MN Black Storytelling Alliance
Oct 15th | 5:30pm - 7:30pm
In recognition of 100 years of Black History commemorations in 2026, join us for a drumming and storytelling experience.
2025 Teens' Top Ten
Teens nominate and choose their favorite books of the year! Readers ages twelve to eighteen nominate and vote online to choose the list.
DIY Gifts at Your Library: Create Something One-of-a-Kind
Looking for a meaningful, affordable, and totally unique gift for family or friends? Skip online shopping and head to your library instead!
Fall Break
Free, hands-on MEA break programs for kids and teens at a Saint Paul Public Library near you.
Free Fun During Fall Break!
Spend your Fall Break at the library! Kids and teens can find plenty of fun, free, and hands-on activities to do with family or friends.
ToshoCon 2025
Join us for ToshoCon 2025, a free anime convention hosted by the Saint Paul Public Library!
SPPL on a Stick!
Get fair-food ready with cookbooks and tasty reads from the library—Sweet Martha’s to jam, we’ve got your cravings covered!
Teen Books for Pride 🤎🩵🩷🤍️🧡
Books for members of the LGBTQIA+ community and awesome allies. 🙂 A good book is a good book. Period.
Celebrating Pride Month: Low-Key Edition
We invite you to celebrate Pride on your own terms with resources and spaces for everyone, including those who prefer to keep it low-key.
Dive into Summer Break at the Library
From puppet shows to screen printing, SPPL has free events for kids and teens all summer! Explore programs by age, location, and interest.
Createch Artist Showcases Celebrate Teen Creativity
Teens at AR and SR took center stage at two special events marking the end of their six-month Createch Artists in Residence program.
Decorate your Graduation Cap in a Library Maker Space!
Graduating? Bring your cap to a library maker space and decorate it with our supplies! Innovation Lab, Createch, and more.
Spring Break at your Library
FREE fun, hands-on learning activities for kids and teens from March 28-April 6.