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| Aloha Summer! 2008: Teen Summer Reading Celebration
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| June 1 - Aug. 31 |
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| Teens going into grades 7-12 may participate in the reading program by picking up an ALOHA booklet with book review slips from the Readers' Advisory Desk at the central library or at the Hoffman Estates or Hanover Park branch libraries. Teens may use completed slips to "purchase" prizes. |
| Super Summer Songwriting Contest
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| June 1-30 |
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| If you like to sing, write lyrics or have a group with some great songs, enter our Original Song Contest! Send us the link to the MP3 file or drop off a CD at the Readers’ Advisory Desk of the central library or either branch library. Email the link to aalessio@stdl.org. Winners in lyrics or music categories will receive gift certificates to area music stores and will have the song linked to the STDL teen sites. |
| Great Gaming
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| Tuesday, June 10 |
2-4 p.m. |
Hanover Park Branch |
| Teens going into grades 6-12 can get your game on at this multi platform event. Try Wii, Rock Band and more! No registration. |
| Kick Off BBQ
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| Thursday, June 12 |
12-3 p.m. |
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| Maple Park, next to Schaumburg Township Building / One Illinois Blvd., Hoffman Estates Hosted by Schaumburg Township Youth and Family Services, this teen event will celebrate the beginning of summer. Teens from all over the township going into grades 7-12 are invited to enjoy food, volleyball, Frisbee and softball. No registration. |
| Battle of the Bands
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| Tuesday, June 17 |
6-9 p.m. |
Town Square |
| We will be hosting our annual Battle of the Bands competition! Come to Town Square and vote for your favorite local band. Popular local band Last Act will begin the celebration. All teens are welcome! No registration. |
| Anime Club
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| Mondays, June 23 and July 28 |
7-8 p.m. |
Youth Services Classroom |
| Chicago comic creator Joshua Elder leads this popular group. Teens going into grades 6-12 will enjoy learning to put their story with their art. Registration required. |
| Fabulous Beaded Flip Flops
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| Tuesday, June 24 |
10-11:30 a.m. |
Teen Center |
| Teens going into grades 6-12 can make their feet fashionable! A fee of $5 pays for a pair of flip flops and decorations. Registration required. |
| Comic Creators Contest
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| July 1-July 31 |
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| Design a cartoon for a chance to win a Borders gift certificate! Make your most embarrassing moment into a cartoon. Entry forms with three panels to create will be available at the Readers’ Advisory Desk or at the branch libraries. Panels should show a story with beginning, middle and end. Winners will be judged by comic creator Joshua Elder and will be displayed in the library during Teen Appreciation Week, Aug. 10-16. |
| Aloha Crafts!
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| Tuesday, July 1 |
2:30-3:30 p.m. |
Hoffman Estates Branch |
| Thursday, July 17 |
2:30-3:30 p.m. |
Hanover Park Branch |
| Teens going into grades 7-12 can design beautiful beach themed crafts with local artist Carol Thomas. Registration required. |
| Art Attack
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| Wednesday, July 9 |
7-8 p.m. |
Rasmussen South Room |
| Tuesday, July 29 |
2-3 p.m. |
Hoffman Estates Branch |
| Teens going into grades 6-12 can unleash their inner artist by trying several types of art -- drawing, painting and more! Registration required. |
| Gamers Group
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| Monday, July 14 |
7:30-8:30 p.m. |
Youth Services Classroom |
| Teens going into grades 6-12 can enjoy many types of video gaming including Rock Band, Wii, PS3 and more. No registration. |
| Road Rally
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| Wednesday, July 16 |
7-8:30 p.m. |
Rasmussen Room |
| Teams of 4-6 teens going into grades 7-12 will be invited to scour Town Square for clues and treasure. An ice cream sundae bar and Wii gaming will be offered after the event. Register in teams or as a single teen. |
| Tropical Treats: TAB Summer Meeting
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| Tuesday, July 22 |
5:45-7 p.m. |
Rasmussen South Room |
| Teens going into grades 7-12 can enjoy a taste of the islands at this Teen Advisory Board (TAB) event. The TAB meets monthly and always welcomes new members. No registration. |
| Teen Writing Club
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| Tuesday, July 22 |
7-8:30 p.m. |
Rasmussen South Room |
| Teens going into grades 7-12 can share their passion for creative writing. Led by author Catherine Stier, this group shares poetry, short stories and writing tips. Bring something to share or enjoy listening to peer work. No registration. |
| New Student Advisory Trustee Position:
Ages 15–20 |
| Applications accepted June 1 – July 31 |
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| Participate in government and provide suggestions on ways the library can better serve young people. The person chosen for the Student Advisory position will attend STDL Board meetings for a year, beginning September 2008. Applications and more information are available at the central library Information/Magazines Desk or online at www.stdl.org/teenpage.asp. |
| CSI
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| Wednesday, July 23 |
7-8:30 p.m. |
Rasmussen Room |
| Try to solve a crime from clues at the scene! Led by policemen and authors Michael Black and Dave Case, teens going into grades 6-12 can register by themselves or in teams to solve this crime. Prizes will be awarded to winners. |
| Teen Volunteers: Make a Difference Fun Fair
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| Saturday, July 26 |
10 a.m.-Noon |
Central Library Main Entrance |
| The Teen Advisory Board will coordinate this fun fair to benefit the Schaumburg Township Food Pantry. Teens will run carnival games for young children. Tickets to participate will be available if patrons bring a small canned food or money donation to the event. Teen volunteers are needed. Questions? (847) 923-3191. No registration. No fee. |
