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Teens


Volunteens

Teens in 6th-12th grade can sign up for a two hour time slot twice a week. Volunteering will begin June 17th. Applications will be available starting June 1st. If you already signed up from the Fall/Winter season, you can continue to volunteer at your regularly scheduled time.


Project Next Generation

Our Library has received a Year 10 Project Next Generation grant! Funding for Project Next Generation is provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services to the Secretary of State/Illinois State Library under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA). 


If you would like to be a mentor to our youth, please ask for more information at the Youth Services desk. Our previous grants have earned exemplary status, meaning that our library is serving as a model for other libraries in the state of Illinois.


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Upcoming Events for Teens

Mon, Jul 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Every Monday starting June 17 participants in grades 3-12 can stop by for some gaming! Video games and chess games will be available to play!

Mon, Jul 29, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Large Study Room A
Teens in 6th-12th grade, let the games begin!

Tue, Jul 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Every Tuesday starting June 18-August 13 families can join us for a mystery snack program! What will your snack at the library be today? Draw a picture to find out and then eat the snack.

Tue, Jul 30, 7:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room
Teens in 6th-12th grade will act out funny skits each week.

Wed, Jul 31, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Every Wednesday starting June 19 through August 14 stop by the library for a fun game of Bingo and win some great prizes! Bingo is perfect for kids in preschool through grade 12.

Wed, Jul 31, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Large Study Room A
Teens in 6th-12th grade explore the world of collaging. Learn the ins and outs of collage- making from brainstorming to design. No experience necessary.

Mon, Aug 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Every Monday starting June 17 participants in grades 3-12 can stop by for some gaming! Video games and chess games will be available to play!

Mon, Aug 05, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Large Study Room A
Teens in 6th-12th grade, let the games begin!

Tue, Aug 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Every Tuesday starting June 18-August 13 families can join us for a mystery snack program! What will your snack at the library be today? Draw a picture to find out and then eat the snack.

Tue, Aug 06, 7:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room
Teens in 6th-12th grade will act out funny skits each week.

Wed, Aug 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Every Wednesday starting June 19 through August 14 stop by the library for a fun game of Bingo and win some great prizes! Bingo is perfect for kids in preschool through grade 12.

Wed, Aug 07, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Large Study Room A
Teens in 6th-12th grade explore the world of collaging. Learn the ins and outs of collage- making from brainstorming to design. No experience necessary.

Fri, Aug 09, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room
Join us for our biggest event of the year, an evening of fun for all ages.


Online Resources for Teens

  • teen collage workshop
  • teen book club
  • teen improv
NEW TEEN BOOKS
  • July 19
    • Where wolves don't die
    • Girls like her
    • The Brightwood code
    • Take all of us
    • Crashing into you
    • Break to you
2024 Abe Lincoln Award Books
  • 2024 Abe Lincoln Award Books
    • Clap When You Land
    • Kate in Waiting
    • Huda F Are You?
    • Dancing at the Pity Party
    • You'd Be Home Now
    • Heretics Anonymous
    • The Weight of Blood
    • We Are Not Broken
    • Fat Chance, Charlie Vega
    • Be Not Far From Me
    • #MurderTrending
    • I Kissed Shara Wheeler
    • I Must Betray You
    • The Girls I've Been
    • All My Rage
    • Project Hail Mary
    • The Assignment
    • Dragon Hoops