Teens

JCPL strives to make teens feel welcome and provide them with a safe, inclusive space where they can hang out. Teens can engage in our monthly meetings and learn a new skill, create, connect, learn, and just have fun!

Whether teens are looking to build a resume, earn community service hours, gain leadership skills, or simply have a passion to give back to the community, the library offers a rewarding experience with teen volunteer services.

The library has a wide variety of resources for every teen’s needs. From a large selection of YA books, graphic novels, and manga, to online learning, eBooks, audiobooks, streaming movies and music, and so much more. Below are links to some of JCPL’s online resources.

Upcoming Teen Programs

Book Signing

JCPL
May 4, 10:00 AM
Kentucky author Lauren Ratcliff will be signing her book Lipstick and Autism: Not All Days Are Rosy and Pink
Saturday, May 4th, 10 AM - 12 PM at the Johnson County Public Library.
Ratcliff writes of her personal experience living with High Functioning Autism and hopes to educate others about the disorder.
Call (606)789-4355 or email helpdesk@jcplky.org for more information.

Teen Writers Meeting

JCPL
May 21, 4:00 PM
The Johnson County Public Library invites all teens to attend the Teen Writers Meeting. Talk with other aspiring writers about your projects and play some writing games to get the creative juices flowing!

Book Talk

JCPL
May 30, 12:00 PM
Grab a snack and chat with other readers about Country Dark by Chris Offutt May 30th from 12PM - 1 PM. Zoom option available. Contact (606)789-4355 or HelpDesk@jcplky.org for the link. Book available at our help desk or in eBook and audio book formats through Libby and Hoopla.

Teen Resources

GED® Test Prep Center

Earning a high school equivalency credential can open the door to better income, a more fulfilling job, and a college education. If you are preparing for the GED test, these practice tests, interactive tutorials, and eBooks will help you reach your goal.

Access GED® Test Prep Center

NoveList

Perfect for fiction lovers, NoveList offers lists of award-winning books, book discussion guides, book talk guides, recommended reads, and more. NoveList answers the question: What should I read next?

Access NoveList

ePermitTest

Career Prep

Explore a variety of careers including allied health, law enforcement, and nursing. Prepare for occupation exams including civil service, commercial driver’s license, cosmetology, teaching, and more. Prepare to join the military or become an officer.

Access Career Prep

Teen Book Cloud

An online collection of ebooks, enhanced novels, graphic novels, videos and audio books, which includes access to an amazing range of content for all reading levels.

Access Teen Book Cloud

Kentucky Virtual Library

Kentucky Virtual Library is a consortium of 350 Kentucky libraries and institutions providing various types of databases.

Access Kentucky Virtual Library

Kentucky Driver’s License

Need help applying, taking driver’s exams or help with your driver’s license? The Kentucky State License website will help you.

Access Kentucky Driver’s License

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the United States.

Access 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration is the confidential and anonymous resource for persons seeking treatment for mental and substance use disorders in the United States and its territories.

Access Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration