Teen Events in October!

Read Beyond Reality October 1-31st- Teens in grade 7-12 are encouraged to Read Beyond Reality. Check out a book about magical creatures in secret sanctuaries. Try out a book about a famous far-off galaxy. Grab a graphic novel about an alchemist dressed in metal or a vampire named Raven.
-Read any fiction book with a reality different from our own- then come to the Reader's Advisory Desk at the Central Library or the branch libraries and fill out an Alternate Reality Description Form. In 5 sentences or more, tell us why you would or would not like to live the alternate reality described in the book you read. All teen participants will be entered in a drawing for a $50 book store gift card. 1 entry per teen for the month.

Art Attack Wednesday
October 14th from 7-8 P.M. at the Hanover Park Branch
-Looking for a fun way to learn or practice an art skill? Learn and apply an art technique with local artist Cathy Pach. Registration Required.

Spooky Creations
Monday October 19th from 3:30-4:30 at Hanover Park Branch
Wednesday October 21st from 4-5 at Hoffman Estates Branch
-Create spooky jewelry and crafts with local artist Carol Thomas. Registration Required.

Drawing Teens
Tuesday October 20th from 7:30-8:30 P.M in the Y.S. classroom
-Do you like to draw for comics or graphic novels? Graphic novel artist Tim Broderick will conduct an hour of drawing. Registration Required.

Teen Corps Meeting
October 21st 6-7 P.M. in the Y.S. classroom
- Join us in October as we meet over pizza and work together to make a difference in the community. Interested teens in grades 6-10 can fill out an application, all will be accepted, but staff want to know about your interests.

Game Design Team

October 21st 7-8 P.M. in the Y.S. classroom
-Open to grades 6-12, learn from our summer Game Design Team how to design a video game and help us design a game to promote another non-profit organization in the community. Teens will also learn about the video game industry from occasional industry guests

Scary Shots Contest and Screening Party October 1- November 30
Aspiring teen horror filmmakers in grades 7-12 are encouraged to make a scary film short (2-3 minutes) to be judged by author Daniel Kraus at a screening party sometime after November. We need confirmation that the video short you submit is yours- if you enter the contest, you must appear in the video short you submit. Entries may only be submitted by sending a link to a YouTube file to teenservices@stdl.org. All entries are due by 10 P.M. on November

Awesome Teen Programs This Week: Swordfighting and Art Attack!

There are still spots left for some great library programs happening this week!


Chicago Swordplay Guild members are stopping by to showcase different styles and weaponry common to historical European Swordplay. Learn more about this rich tradition this Wedenesday--and witness some great swordsmanship and fencing during this unique program!



The info:
SWORDFIGHTING with the Chicago Swordplay Guild
When: Wednesday, July 29, 7-8:30 P.M.
Where: Rasmussen Room, Central Library
Note: REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Open to all teens and adults in grades 7 and up. Register Now » HURRY! Spots are filling up fast!

To learn more about the Chicago Swordplay Guild, check out their site: http://www.chicagoswordplayguild.com/c/

Also this week:
ART ATTACK! Join us at the Hanover Park Branch Library this Thursday to expand your creative horizons. Local artist, Cathy Pach, will be sharing sculptural techniques and we will also have an oven available for you to properly cure your Chihuly-inspired sculptural creation!

The info:
ART ATTACK: Sculpture
When: Thursday, July 30, 10:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.
Where: Hanover Park Branch
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Open to teens in grades 7-12.
Register Now »

Battle of the Bands: Summer 2009

It's almost time for the 3rd Annual Battle of the Bands in Town Square! The past battles were a lot of fun and reached record attendance levels. Note to any teen local bands: we are still accepting applications for this year! All you need to do is send us an MP3 or web link (MySpace, Purevolume, etc.) that showcases your music, or you can go old school and drop off a cassette or CD at the Reader Services Desk at the Central Library or any of the branches.

Just a few requirements for all applicants (pretty much the same as last year):

• No one over the age of 21 may participate in the competition
• The majority of band members must be from Schaumburg Township
• Band members must be available at 5 P.M. on the June 23rd

The actual battle day is Tuesday, June 23rd, 6-9 P.M. The deadline for all submissions is April 3oth.

To send over a link or for more info, send an e-mail to teenservices@stdl.org.

Teen Painting Party

Teens in grades 6 - 12 can unleash their inner artist at this painting workshop with local artist Cathy Pach. Register by sending an email to teenservices@stdl.org or by calling (847) 923-3191.

Wednesday, March 25 1 - 2 p.m. Youth Services Craft Room

If you can't make Teen Painting Party, another art program called Colored Pencil Pros is on Wednesday, April 15th 7-8pm in the Youth Services Classroom. Register by sending an email to teenservices@stdl.org or by calling (847) 923-3191.

Money Madness: Internet Scavenger Hunt

Want to learn more about how to make your money stretch? All teens in grades 7-12 can find answers online to a scavenger hunt about money. Finish the scavenger hunt--win a prize!

Send an e-mail to teenservices@stdl.org for all the info you need to get started!

Locked In @ the Library

Need something to do on a lazy Saturday night? Stay after hours at the library next Saturday (March 7th) to play Rock Band on the big screen, enjoy some FREE pizza and snacks, scavenger hunt around the library, get creative and make some art, or just hang with friends.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED and teens must plan on staying until the end of the program.

WHEN: Saturday, March 7th, 5:00 - 9:30 PM

WHERE: Central Library

To register, click on the link below or call the Teen Services Office at 847.923.3191.

REGISTER NOW »

You're Hired: Job Search Conditioning and Strategies for Teens

Looking for work? Set yourself apart from your peers--preparation is key, and this event will help you gain valuable skills to help you win that job!

Teens ages 16-18 are invited to attend this valuable preparatory workshop designed to perfect your job search strategies and employment prospects. Learn about preparing that perfect resume, enhance your presentation skills, take practice interviews, investigate volunteer opportunities and other essential tools to help you get working. Be a step ahead of the rest:

WHAT: YOU'RE HIRED: JOB SEARCH CONDITIONING AND STRATEGIES FOR TEENS!
WHEN: Monday, February 16th, Noon-3 p.m. (no school!)
WHERE: Schaumburg Library, Rasmussen Room

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Space is limited, and seats are filling up fast--register now to save your spot!

REGISTER NOW »

Steal a Scene Writing Contest!

Do you have a scene in your head that you need to commit to paper? Now's your chance to get it out with the "Steal a Scene" Writing Contest! This contest is open to all teens in grades 7-12. The details: The scene must have at least 2 people and scenery that can be described. You can e-mail your entries to teenservices@stdl.org or drop scenes off at the Readers' Advisory Desk or either of the branch libraries.
Entries are due January 2nd.

The more creative the scene the better! :)

SUBMIT YOUR SCENE NOW »