YouMedia @ Chicago Public Library

Innovation and Learning in Libraries

YouMedia is an innovative new learning space at Chicago’s Harold Washington Library designed to engage teens with library resources and connect them to the city’s educational and cultural communities through the use of digital technologies. YouMedia houses thousands of books, more than 100 laptop and desktop computers, and a variety of media creation tools and software that allow users to create and repurpose content from the web.  By working in teams and individually, students engage in projects that promote critical thinking, creativity, and skill-building.