Services for Teens

We welcome teens at the Library! Contact us at info@mgpl.org for more information about what we offer.

Love reading? Want to share your favorite books with others? Write a book review! Reviews will be featured on this page and the Library’s Goodreads page.

Need service hours for school? Each book recommendation will give you 30 minutes of service hours.

Write a Book Review

See our Recommendations for Teens page for staff picks, award winners, Battle of the Books, high school reading lists, and more.

NOTE: Due to COVID-19 restrictions, our volunteer program is suspended indefinitely. Contact the volunteer coordinator at ebalzer@mgpl.org or 847-929-5115 with any questions.

Though the Library is not currently accepting teen volunteers, you can still earn service hours with book reviews.

We host book discussions, video game tournaments, ACT/SAT prep sessions, and much more. See all of our teen programs in the Event Calendar.

We have several online resources to help with homework, research, and exploration:

Help Now (Brainfuse)

Live help for kids, teens, and adults. All core subjects offered for grades 3-12. Resume and cover letter review for job hunters. Tutors available 3pm-10pm CST. App available. Check out our video walkthrough.

Scholastic Teachables

Educational support for kids in preschool through grade 8, including downloadable worksheets, lesson plans, and learning games for any subject.

Testing & Education Reference Center (Gale)

Practice tests for GED, ACT, GRE, GMAT, SAT, AP, TOEFL, citizenship, jobs, and more. Search for colleges and scholarships or use the online resume builder and career exploration tools.

World Book Student

Encyclopedia and research resource for students in upper elementary through middle school.

World Book Advanced

Encyclopedia and research resource for high-school students and adults.