Teen Corner: Programs for Tweens and Teens

Tweens - Grades  3 to 5

Tween Time
Mondays at 7pm - Grades 4 and 5. Have fun with friends and a snack too!
January 16 - Nail Polish Magic for Fingers and Toes
February 20 - Slimy Science

Father Son Book Club - Monday, February 6 at 7pm
Guys Only - Fathers, or another special adult, and sons in grades 3 to 5 will read and discuss The Lemonade War by Jacqueline Davis. Books will be available starting January 6.

Mother Daughter Book Club - Tuesday, February 28 at 7pm
Readers Rule - Mothers, or another special adult, and daughters in grades 3 to 5 will read and discuss Masterpiece by Elise Broach. Books will be available January 28.

Teen Corner - Grades 6 to 12

Mother Daughter Book Club - Monday, January 9 at 7pm
Book Lovers - Mothers, or another special adult, and daughters in grades 6 and up will read and discuss Ten Miles Past Normal by Frances O'Roark Dowell. Books will be available starting December 9.

Father Son Book Club - Thursday, January 12 at 7pm
Reading Dudes - Fathers, or another special adult, and sons in grades 6 and up will read and discuss Under the Blood Red Sun by Graham Salisbury. Books will be available starting December 12.

Grand Reopening of the Young Adult Section
Sunday, January 15 at 2pm
Come see all the changes that have been made to the Young Adult Section. Try out the new gaming area, test the new chairs, and enjoy some snacks. All are welcome!

Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
Sunday, January 15 at 1:30pm
Grades 6 and up. Share your opinion on future library programs for teens. A great way to earn service hours. All teens are welcome!

U Pick It Valentine Edition
Monday,  February 13 at 6:30pm
Celebrate Valentine’s Day by picking the movie you want to watch. Your choices are: Enchanted (rated PG, 107 minutes), Grease (rated PG, 110 minutes), Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist (rated PG-13, 90 minutes), or Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants (rated PG, 119 minutes). Make your own valentines while you watch!!

Calling All High School Students!
Visit the Youth Services Department to sign up for the State of Illinois sponsored READ FOR A LIFETIME program! Throughout the school year, read 4 books from the list of 25 titles and receive a Certificate of Achievement signed by the Secretary of State Jesse White and enter a drawing to win a prize. Completion of the program looks great on college applications! Deadline to sign up is October 18, 2011.