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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Manga collection on hoopla
Check out the hoopla Manga Collection and explore thousands of manga titles, both new and classic, in a constantly growing collection ...
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Markham Youth Magazine
As a youth-led magazine, we want to create a platform for Markham youth, aged 10-18, to showcase their creative works...
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Read, Listen & Watch
Check out our collection of books, ebooks, eAudiobooks, music and more.
Neurodiversity Celebration Week
Neurodiversity Celebration Week takes place in March and was founded by Siena Castellon, a 16-year-old who is autistic and has ADHD...
Read an E-Book Week : Teen Reads
Kick off Read an E-book Week this March with one of our picks. With Friends like these........
New Kids and Teens Titles to our BHC (Feb 2024)
Place a hold or come browse the Milliken Mills Branch to checkout the latest additions to our Black Heritage Collection.
Teen February Staff Picks
Check out this month's recommendations for teen books from Markham Public Library.
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
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.
Videos
Check out the latest videos from MPL. From book recommendations to what's new at MPL, there's something fun to watch for everyone.
