STDL • Teen Weavings - Winter 2007 •

Winter 2007

Fall into great new programs at STDL! Register for most programs by sending an email to Amy Alessio, Teen Coordinator at aalessio@stdl.org or by calling (847) 923-3191. Amy works part-time so it may take a few days for calls or emails to be returned. You can also contact us through http://www.myspace.com/stdlteen. Programs with a fee require registration in person at the Information/Magazines Desk on the second floor of the central library. Let us know what you think--check out our blog at http://stdlteen.blogspot.com.

Snowball Fight! 2007 Winter Reading Program

Get ready for a Snowball Fight! Registration for the Winter Reading Program begins Dec. 1. Participants may sign up at the Reader Services Desk or the Hoffman Estates or Hanover Park branches. Teens will receive ‘snowballs’ for every book review turned in to be used to ‘buy’ prizes or enter drawings. Prizes will be available Feb. 1-28. For more information, call Amy Alessio at (847) 923-3191 or email aalessio@stdl.org.

Teen Advisory Board

Tuesdays, December 19, January 16, February 20: 5:45 – 7:00 p.m.

December 19: Candymaking

January 16: Job Skills

February 20: Mardi Gras! and 9^th Anniversary

Rasmussen South

The Teen Advisory Board plans and participates in programs throughout the Township all year. At the December meeting we will have our annual teen holiday event honoring many cultures. This year we will also learn some professional candymaking skills. At our January meeting members can take a brief break from studying and learn how to be polished when looking for a job. In February we will celebrate the 9^th anniversary of the Teen Advisory Board at STDL with some Mardi Gras spirit. New members are always welcome. Registration required.

Teen Writing Club

Tuesdays, December 19, January 16, February 20: 7 – 8:30 p.m.

Rasmussen South (Central)

Do you like to write stories or poems? Would you like to meet other people who like writing? Run by local author Catherine Stier , this growing group is a chance for teens going into grades 7 - 12 to share stories, poems and tips on getting published.

New! Gamers Group

Monday, February 5 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. (no January meeting)
Youth Services Classroom

Teens in grades 6 – 12 will be welcome to play video games and share the latest techniques. Registration required.

Teen Stop Café

Thursday, February 8: 3:30 – 5:00 p.m.

Hoffman Estates Branch Library

Teens in grades 6 – 12 can gather with friends for snacks, gaming and idea sharing at the Hoffman Estates Branch library. Registration required.

Take the Art Challenge! (ages 11-15)

Wednesday, Jan. 24, February 28: 3:30-5:00 p.m.

Youth Services Craft Room

Each month, artistic teens will have a chance to work on a special art Challenge! Get ready to Think Outside the Box for our first one. Even if you think you are not artistic - you’ll be surprised at what you can do. Come to have fun and explore your talents. Students in grades 6-9 or ages 11-15 are welcome to participate. Registration required.

Teen Anime Club

Monday, January 29, February 26 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. (no December meeting)

Youth Services Classroom (Central library)

Thursday, December 7, February 7: 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. (no January meeting)

Hanover Park Branch Library

Do you want to draw anime and manga? Come work with professional artist Shannon Townsend as she takes club members through drawing techniques. New members are welcome at all skill levels in grades 6 – 12, but this class does fill fast. Registration required.

This newsletter is produced quarterly by the TEEN Department of the Schaumburg Township District Library.
Please forward any comments or suggestions to Amy Alessio, Teen Coordinator at aalessio@stdl.org


Winter 2007
	Fall into great new programs at STDL! Register for most programs by sending an email to Amy Alessio, Teen Coordinator at aalessio@stdl.org or by calling (847) 923-3191. Amy works part-time so it may take a few days for calls or emails to be returned. You can also contact us through http://www.myspace.com/stdlteen. Programs with a fee require registration in person at the Information/Magazines Desk on the second floor of the central library. Let us know what you think--check out our blog at http://stdlteen.blogspot.com. Snowball Fight! 2007 Winter Reading Program Get ready for a Snowball Fight! Registration for the Winter Reading Program begins Dec. 1. Participants may sign up at the Reader Services Desk or the Hoffman Estates or Hanover Park branches. Teens will receive ‘snowballs’ for every book review turned in to be used to ‘buy’ prizes or enter drawings. Prizes will be available Feb. 1-28. For more information, call Amy Alessio at (847) 923-3191 or email aalessio@stdl.org. Teen Advisory Board Tuesdays, December 19, January 16, February 20: 5:45 – 7:00 p.m. December 19: Candymaking January 16: Job Skills February 20: Mardi Gras! and 9^th Anniversary Rasmussen South The Teen Advisory Board plans and participates in programs throughout the Township all year. At the December meeting we will have our annual teen holiday event honoring many cultures. This year we will also learn some professional candymaking skills. At our January meeting members can take a brief break from studying and learn how to be polished when looking for a job. In February we will celebrate the 9^th anniversary of the Teen Advisory Board at STDL with some Mardi Gras spirit. New members are always welcome. Registration required. Teen Writing Club Tuesdays, December 19, January 16, February 20: 7 – 8:30 p.m. Rasmussen South (Central) Do you like to write stories or poems? Would you like to meet other people who like writing? Run by local author Catherine Stier , this growing group is a chance for teens going into grades 7 - 12 to share stories, poems and tips on getting published. New! Gamers Group Monday, February 5 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. (no January meeting) Youth Services Classroom Teens in grades 6 – 12 will be welcome to play video games and share the latest techniques. Registration required. Teen Stop Café Thursday, February 8: 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. Hoffman Estates Branch Library Teens in grades 6 – 12 can gather with friends for snacks, gaming and idea sharing at the Hoffman Estates Branch library. Registration required. Take the Art Challenge! (ages 11-15) Wednesday, Jan. 24, February 28: 3:30-5:00 p.m. Youth Services Craft Room Each month, artistic teens will have a chance to work on a special art Challenge! Get ready to Think Outside the Box for our first one. Even if you think you are not artistic - you’ll be surprised at what you can do. Come to have fun and explore your talents. Students in grades 6-9 or ages 11-15 are welcome to participate. Registration required. Teen Anime Club Monday, January 29, February 26 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. (no December meeting) Youth Services Classroom (Central library) Thursday, December 7, February 7: 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. (no January meeting) Hanover Park Branch Library Do you want to draw anime and manga? Come work with professional artist Shannon Townsend as she takes club members through drawing techniques. New members are welcome at all skill levels in grades 6 – 12, but this class does fill fast. Registration required.
	This newsletter is produced quarterly by the TEEN Department of the Schaumburg Township District Library. Please forward any comments or suggestions to Amy Alessio, Teen Coordinator at aalessio@stdl.org