Check out what's happening at the library this
Winter! Lots of fun programs to keep you warm during the cold winter
months...Register for most programs by clicking the registration links
below, or call Amy Alessio, Teen Coordinator at 847.923.3191 for more
information.
Green Teens to the Rescue
2009 Winter Reading Program
Registration begins December 1
Prizes available through February 28
Teens in grades 7 – 12 can read library books to help keep the Earth
Green! Teens can fill out book review forms to ‘buy’ prizes and enter
drawings. Register at the Reader Services desk of the Central Library or
at the branch libraries.
Gamers Group
Monday, December 1
7:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Youth Services Classroom
Teens in grades 6 – 12 can enjoy many types of video gaming including Rock
Band, Wii, PS3 and more. No registration.
Crafting Green
Monday, December 8 3:30 – 4:40 p.m. Hanover Park branch library
Monday, December 8 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Central library, Youth Services Craft
Room
Wednesday, December 10 3 – 4 p.m. Hoffman Estates branch library
Teens in grades 6 – 12 can learn to reuse materials to make art, including
designing a stylish tote bag from a shirt. Local artist Carol Thomas will
guide teens through several projects. Registration required.
REGISTER NOW»
Steal a Scene Creative Writing Contest
Entries Due January 2
Bring emotions and action to life through conversation. Teens in grades 7
– 12 are invited to write a scene, no more than 2 pages. The scene must
have at least 2 people and scenery can be described. Email entries to
teenservices@stdl.org or drop scenes off at the Reader Services desk of
the Central library or at the branch libraries. Winners will be notified
by January 29, 2009.
SUBMIT YOUR STORY»
Writing Comics
Monday, January 12
7 – 8 p.m.
Youth Services Classroom
Anyone interested in writing comics ages 10 and up can interact with
writer of DC Comic's The Batman Strikes, Russell Lissau. He will
discuss the process of writing, editing, and character development for
comics. He will also conduct a Q & A and lead some fun writing
exercises.
REGISTER NOW»
New! Winter Battle of the Bands 2009
Saturday, January 17, 2009 6 – 9 p.m. (after hours in the library)
Get ready to rock the library. Because this is an after hours event, teens
in grades 6 – 12 will need to register for the event and plan on staying
for the entire program. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m.
REGISTER NOW»
Maverick Money Club
Begins Monday, January 19
Are you good with money? Do you want to be? Learn first how to invest in
stocks in the new STDL Teen Maverick Money Club. For the first four
weeks, teens will choose from a list of stocks and virtual money and the
teen who ‘makes’ the most will receive a prize. All participants will be
invited to a pizza party at the end of the program. Registration required,
and participants must have an email address to use for this club.
REGISTER NOW»
Creative Monday!
Writing Club
Monday, January 26
6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Youth Services Classroom
Drawing Teens
Monday, January 26
7:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Youth Services Classroom
Do you like to write comic books, stories or poems? Do you also like to
draw? Teens in grades 6 – 12 can stay for one hour or two in our new
creative club Power Monday nights. Comic creator Joshua Elder will lead
the Writing Club and graphic novel artist Tim Broderick will conduct
the drawing hour. Registration required; specify which club or both.
REGISTER NOW»
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