YOUmedia Archives | Chicago Public Library Foundation

YOUmedia: A Poem

October 3, 2019

| By Rica Bouso

Categories: YOUmedia

| Tags: YOUmedia 10th anniversary, YOUmeia block party

YOUmedia alumni turned mentor, Armani Harris, penned a hearfelt poem about the space that hold a special place in his heart.

YOUmedia: A Teenscape in the Library

September 24, 2019

| By Rica Bouso

Categories: YOUmedia

| Tags: Chicago teens, Safe Space, YOUmedia 10th anniversary

Loud, messy, and teens running around, YOUmedia is everything a library shouldn't be. And yet, for thousands of teen, Chicago Public Library's YOUmedia is the only place where they're allowed to be.

YOUmedia: When a Teen Space Transforms into a Sanctuary

September 15, 2019

| By Rica Bouso

Categories: Featured, Other, YOUmedia

| Tags: Chicago teens, YOUmedia 10th anniversary

To Erik, YOUmedia is more than just the physical space; it’s the people that have his pillar of support, especially during the most trying time of his teen life.

Finding His Voice in YOUmedia

September 10, 2019

| By Rica Bouso

Categories: Featured, YOUmedia

| Tags: Chicago's teens, YOUmedia 10th anniversary

From a shy sophomore, Deandre is now the host, producer, and sound engineer of his own podcast - thanks to YOUmedia!

Chicago Public Library is Your Back-to-School Partner

August 21, 2019

| By Rica Bouso

Categories: Summer Learning Challenge, Teacher in the Library, YOUmedia

| Tags: Back to School, Chicago Public Library

Back-to-school transition can be a heart-racing, stomach-churning, palm-sweating event for children and parents. But don't worry, Chicago Public Library has got you covered.

YOUmedia: A Poem

YOUmedia: A Teenscape in the Library

YOUmedia: When a Teen Space Transforms into a Sanctuary

Finding His Voice in YOUmedia

Chicago Public Library is Your Back-to-School Partner

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