At MPL teens can get help with homework, ask staff for book recommendations, tackle a school or creative project. We have the resources and programs to help you.
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Summer Learning with Fiero Code
Spark creativity this summer! Explore Fiero Code with your library card and start coding your own games and apps—no experience needed!
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Read, Listen & Watch
Check out our collection of books, ebooks, eAudiobooks, music and more.
Teen June Staff Picks
Don't miss out on May's must-read teen books at Markham Public Library!
Pride Month 2025 Must Reads for Teens!
June is Pride Month! Our reading list is a collection of reads curated especially for Teens that amplify and celebrate 2SLGBTQ+ voices.
Teen May Staff Picks
Don't miss out on May's must-read teen books at Markham Public Library!
Cultural Expectations in Adult/Teen Fiction
Here’s a list of books about characters struggling to balance their own identity with the expectations of their family, culture, or society.
Teen June Staff Picks
Don't miss out on May's must-read teen books at Markham Public Library!
Pride Month 2025 Must Reads for Teens!
June is Pride Month! Our reading list is a collection of reads curated especially for Teens that amplify and celebrate 2SLGBTQ+ voices.
Teen May Staff Picks
Don't miss out on May's must-read teen books at Markham Public Library!
Cultural Expectations in Adult/Teen Fiction
Here’s a list of books about characters struggling to balance their own identity with the expectations of their family, culture, or society.
Spotlight On: Online Learning
Teen Health & Wellness provides teens with nonjudgmental, straightforward, curricular and self-help support. You can access this resource for free using your library card. Start now.
Teen Health and Wellness
Information for teens on topics including diseases & conditions; drugs & alcohol; nutrition & fitness; and sexual health.
Teen Resources
Looking for additional help? Here are some trusted organizations that can help.
YMCA Employment Services
YMCA’s employment experts will help you write effective resumes and prepare for job interviews, so that you can find a job.
Hope for Wellness
The Hope for Wellness Help Line offers immediate mental health counselling and crisis intervention to all Indigenous peoples across Canada.
360 Kids York Region
Over-the-phone and virtual counselling sessions for York Region youth, booked through their website
YMCA Employment Services
YMCA’s employment experts will help you write effective resumes and prepare for job interviews, so that you can find a job.
Hope for Wellness
The Hope for Wellness Help Line offers immediate mental health counselling and crisis intervention to all Indigenous peoples across Canada.
360 Kids York Region
Over-the-phone and virtual counselling sessions for York Region youth, booked through their website
NOT SURE WHAT TO READ?
Blogs
Explore staff-written blog posts that covers a wide range of topics for teens.
LGBTQ2+ Reads for Teens
Seeing ourselves reflected in literature can be comforting and empowering. Check out this list of LGBTQ+ reads for teens.
Developing Healthy Coping Strategies
Let's explore some of the healthy and unhealthy ways to manage stress
6 facts on how nature and plants combat poor mental health
Here are 6 great facts on how nature and indoor plants can combat poor mental health and give you a better quality of life.
LGBTQ2+ Reads for Teens
Seeing ourselves reflected in literature can be comforting and empowering. Check out this list of LGBTQ+ reads for teens.
Developing Healthy Coping Strategies
Let's explore some of the healthy and unhealthy ways to manage stress
6 facts on how nature and plants combat poor mental health
Here are 6 great facts on how nature and indoor plants can combat poor mental health and give you a better quality of life.