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Unplugged Club

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Event Type:
Lifestyle and Leisure, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Teens, Grade 6–8, Grade 9–12

Tired of scrolling? Let's make art, eat snacks, and more in a low-stakes, screen-free setting.

For grade 6–12. Free tickets will be given to those who attend.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Grade 9–12" group

Asking for a Friend

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Event Type:
Self-Improvement, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Teens, Grade 9–12

Ask questions and share ideas about mental health, relationships, conflict, and more with the support of a therapist from Turning Point and Teen Services librarians.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Grade 6–8" group
This event is in the "Grade 9–12" group

Lucky Charms from Around the World

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Event Type:
Arts and Culture, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Teens, Grade 6–8, Grade 9–12

Learn about good luck charms and traditions from cultures around the world, and create your own. 

For grade 6-12. 

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Grade 6–8" group
This event is in the "Grade 9–12" group

Women's History Service Project

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Event Type:
Civic Engagement, Women's History Month
Age Group:
Teens, Grade 6–8, Grade 9–12

Explore resources to learn more about women throughout history and contribute to a group research project.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Grade 6–8" group
This event is in the "Grade 9–12" group

Teen Library Council

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Event Type:
Social Gathering
Age Group:
Teens, Grade 6–8, Grade 9–12

Help plan, publicize, and present a spring event for teens.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Grade 6–8" group
This event is in the "Grade 9–12" group

Print on Fabric

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Event Type:
DIY
Age Group:
Teens, Grade 6–8, Grade 9–12

Refresh old clothes or create a new piece of art. Make your own design and print it on fabric with Gelli Plates. 

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Grade 9–12" group

Teen STEAM Team

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Event Type:
Civic Engagement, Science and STEAM
Age Group:
Teens, Grade 9–12

Design STEAM challenges that will allow kids to experiment and compete. In this session, collaborate with other teen volunteers to mess around with the materials and learn some hands-on teaching methods.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Grade 6–8" group
This event is in the "Grade 9–12" group

Unplugged Club

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Event Type:
Lifestyle and Leisure, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Teens, Grade 6–8, Grade 9–12

Tired of scrolling? Let's make art, eat snacks, and more in a low-stakes, screen-free setting.

For grade 6–12. Free tickets will be given to those who attend.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Grade 9–12" group

Asking for a Friend

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Event Type:
Self-Improvement, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Teens, Grade 9–12

Ask questions and share ideas about mental health, relationships, conflict, and more with the support of a therapist from Turning Point and Teen Services librarians.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Grade 6–8" group
This event is in the "Grade 9–12" group

Teen Library Council

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Event Type:
Social Gathering
Age Group:
Teens, Grade 6–8, Grade 9–12

Help plan, publicize, and present a spring event for teens.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Grade 6–8" group
This event is in the "Grade 9–12" group

Arab American Teen Fiction Picks

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Event Type:
Arab American Heritage Month, Books and Authors
Age Group:
Teens, Grade 6–8, Grade 9–12

Have a snack while you browse teen fiction by Arab-American authors and learn more about these books. For grade 6-12.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Grade 6–8" group
This event is in the "Grade 9–12" group

Unplugged Club

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Event Type:
Lifestyle and Leisure, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Teens, Grade 6–8, Grade 9–12

Let's make art, eat snacks, and more in a low-stakes, screen-free setting.

For grade 6–12. Free tickets will be given to those who attend.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Grade 6–8" group
This event is in the "Grade 9–12" group

Teen Library Council

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Event Type:
Social Gathering
Age Group:
Teens, Grade 6–8, Grade 9–12

Help plan, publicize, and present a spring event for teens.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Grade 6–8" group
This event is in the "Grade 9–12" group

Garden Work Day

Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Event Type:
Science and STEAM
Age Group:
Teens, Grade 6–8, Grade 9–12

Help get our native garden bed ready for the growing season.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Grade 6–8" group
This event is in the "Grade 9–12" group

Get Money Smart

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Event Type:
Self-Improvement
Age Group:
Teens, Grade 6–8, Grade 9–12

Can you make sense of cents? Come learn about managing money and compete in games to test your knowledge.

Snacks will be provided. For grade 6–12.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Grade 9–12" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Artistic Discovery Competition Celebration

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Event Type:
Arts and Culture
Age Group:
Teens, Grade 9–12, Adults

Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky honors local high school participants in this year's nationwide Congressional Art Competition, "An Artistic Discovery." 

Free tickets will be given to those present starting at 5:30 pm.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Grade 6–8" group
This event is in the "Grade 9–12" group

Make Suminagashi Marbled Paper

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Event Type:
Arts and Culture, DIY
Age Group:
Teens, Grade 6–8, Grade 9–12

Learn about the history of Japanese "floating ink" paper marbling and try it for yourself.

For grade 6–12.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Grade 9–12" group

Asking for a Friend

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Event Type:
Self-Improvement, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Teens, Grade 9–12

Ask questions and share ideas about mental health, relationships, conflict, and more with the support of a therapist from Turning Point and Teen Services librarians.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Grade 6–8" group
This event is in the "Grade 9–12" group

Teen Library Council

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Event Type:
Social Gathering
Age Group:
Teens, Grade 6–8, Grade 9–12

Help plan, publicize, and present a summer event for teens.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Grade 6–8" group
This event is in the "Grade 9–12" group

Kosher Snack Tasting

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Event Type:
Food and Cooking, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Teens, Grade 6–8, Grade 9–12

Stop by the Teen Room to try great food from local Kosher restaurants. 

For grade 6–12.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Grade 6–8" group
This event is in the "Grade 9–12" group

Kosher Snack Tasting

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Event Type:
Food and Cooking, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Teens, Grade 6–8, Grade 9–12

Stop by the Teen Room to try great food from local Kosher restaurants.  

For grade 6–12.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Grade 9–12" group

Finals Study Hall

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Event Type:
Self-Improvement
Age Group:
Teens, Grade 9–12

Study for finals in a focused environment and fuel up with snacks.

For grade 9-12.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Grade 9–12" group

Finals Study Hall

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Event Type:
Self-Improvement
Age Group:
Teens, Grade 9–12

Study for finals in a focused environment and fuel up with snacks.

For grade 9-12.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Grade 9–12" group

Finals Study Hall

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Event Type:
Self-Improvement
Age Group:
Teens, Grade 9–12

Study for finals in a focused environment and fuel up with snacks.

For grade 9-12.