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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 on March 1 and end on May 30. Stop in for your application.


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, Mar 31, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Every Monday starting March 10 through May 19 participants in grades 3-12 can stop by for some gaming! Video games and chess games will be available to play!

Wed, Apr 02, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Large Study Room A
Teens in 6th-12th grade can bring their writing assignments and get help with grammar and structure.

Thu, Apr 03, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Did you know that the library has sewing machines? Have you ever wanted to learn to sew? Register to attend this 1 1/2 hour class and learn how to thread a sewing machine and how to start sewing.
This event is full

Thu, Apr 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Large Study Room A
Interested in learning how to cross stitch? Come join us to make your very own cross stitched bookmark! Supplies will be provided. This program is for 5th grade up to 12th grade.

Thu, Apr 03, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room
If you have attended Sewing 101 you are eligible to participate in this program. Learn how to sew a French seam on a sewing machine while making a pillowcase. All supplies will be provided.
This event is full

Sun, Apr 06, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Stop in the library the week of April 6-12, for National Library Week activities

Mon, Apr 07, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Stop in the library the week of April 6-12, for National Library Week activities

Mon, Apr 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Level up your coding skills. Build an interactive virtual world with Edventures Blocksmith software. Learn 3D modeling, game development and visual programming.

Mon, Apr 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Every Monday starting March 10 through May 19 participants in grades 3-12 can stop by for some gaming! Video games and chess games will be available to play!

Mon, Apr 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Calling all teen aspiring Picassos or Monets. Come to the library to paint your own masterpiece while sipping juice. This program is open to teens 12-14 years of age.

Tue, Apr 08, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Stop in the library the week of April 6-12, for National Library Week activities

Wed, Apr 09, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Stop in the library the week of April 6-12, for National Library Week activities

Wed, Apr 09, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Large Study Room A
Teens in 6th-12th grade can bring their writing assignments and get help with grammar and structure.

Thu, Apr 10, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Stop in the library the week of April 6-12, for National Library Week activities

Thu, Apr 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Large Study Room A
Interested in learning how to cross stitch? Come join us to make your very own cross stitched bookmark! Supplies will be provided. This program is for 5th grade up to 12th grade.

Fri, Apr 11, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Stop in the library the week of April 6-12, for National Library Week activities

Sat, Apr 12, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Stop in the library the week of April 6-12, for National Library Week activities

Mon, Apr 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Level up your coding skills. Build an interactive virtual world with Edventures Blocksmith software. Learn 3D modeling, game development and visual programming.

Mon, Apr 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Every Monday starting March 10 through May 19 participants in grades 3-12 can stop by for some gaming! Video games and chess games will be available to play!


Online Resources for Teens

  • cross stitich
  • Coding 101
  • Teen Paint and Sip
  • essay writing
NEW TEEN BOOKS
  • March 21
    • The house no one sees
    • Animal crossing: New horizons. Deserted island diary. Volume 8
    • A bird in the air means we can still breathe
    • Our infinite fates : a novel
    • Hunger's bite
    • Strange bedfellows
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