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Halal Snack Tasting

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Event Type:
Food and Cooking, Muslim American Heritage Month
Age Group:
Teens, Grade 6–8, Grade 9–12

Try great food from local halal restaurants.

Drop-in event for grade 6-12. Snacks may be limited. 

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

Halal Snack Tasting

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Event Type:
Food and Cooking, Muslim American Heritage Month
Age Group:
Teens, Grade 6–8, Grade 9–12

Try great food from local halal restaurants.

Drop-in event for grade 6-12. Snacks may be limited. 

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, January 22, 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

Halal Snack Tasting

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Event Type:
Food and Cooking, Muslim American Heritage Month
Age Group:
Teens, Grade 6–8, Grade 9–12

Try great food from local halal restaurants.

Drop-in event for grade 6-12. Snacks may be limited. 

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 a Pause Pouch

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Event Type:
Self-Improvement
Age Group:
Teens, Grade 6–8, Grade 9–12

Customize and decorate a kit of items that connect to the five senses. Take it home and use it when life feels overwhelming to help calm down and reset.

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

Asking for a Friend

Tuesday, February 3, 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, February 5, 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

Make Miniatures

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

Shrink your world to fit in your hands. Design a small-scale room, diorama, or repurposed dollhouse that reflects something personal: who you are, who you were, or who you might become. 

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

High School District 219 Art Exhibit Reception

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Event Type:
Arts and Culture
Age Group:
Teens, Grade 9–12, Adults

See the art in the District 219 art show and celebrate the accomplishments of the student artists—many of whom will be in attendance.

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 Beaded Heart Earrings

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Event Type:
Arts and Culture, DIY
Age Group:
Teens, Grade 6–8, Grade 9–12

Celebrate love in February by making beaded heart earrings. Using a needle and thread, we'll make cascading fringe heart earrings with traditional bead-weaving techniques.

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, February 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

Lunar New Year Tea Tasting

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Event Type:
Arts and Culture, Food and Cooking
Age Group:
Teens, Grade 6–8, Grade 9–12

Sip delicious teas and snack on citrus fruits while learning about Lunar New Year.

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

Black History Trivia

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Event Type:
Black History Month
Age Group:
Teens, Grade 6–8, Grade 9–12

Compete for prizes and test your knowledge of Black history. 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

Tie-Dye a T-Shirt

Sunday, March 1, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Event Type:
DIY
Age Group:
Teens, Grade 6–8, Grade 9–12

Usher in springtime with bright tie-dye, just in time for Holi, the Festival of Colors. We will provide white cotton t-shirts for dyeing. For grades 6-12. 

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 5, 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

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 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
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 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:
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.