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Get exclusive, advance copies of unpublished young adult books and meet once a month and discuss them over pizza.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 Tutoring help from expert tutors is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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
Minnesota Book Awards 2026 Finalists
The Minnesota Book Awards is a year-long program that connects readers and writers throughout Minnesota with the stories of our neighbors.
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.
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What's New for Teens
Minnesota Book Awards 2026 Finalists
The Minnesota Book Awards is a year-long program that connects readers and writers throughout Minnesota with the stories of our neighbors.
Knyaw Community Day at the Library
May 16th | 11:00am - 1:00pm
Learn about library programs and resources, enjoy a storytime for kids, and explore community organizations at Knyaw Community Day!
10 Ways to Go Analog at Your Local Library
Physical media is making a comeback and Saint Paul Public Library is the perfect place to discover or return to analog objects.
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!
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.
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.
SPPL, Parks and Recreation Launch "The Loop"
Saint Paul Public Library (SPPL) and Saint Paul Parks and Recreation have launched the Rondo-Frogtown Loop (The Loop).
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.