There's big stuff happening at MGPL in October! Here's what's going on for you. All teens in 7th grade and up are invited to these programs. Bring your friends! Some of the programs require registration.
To register:
Online: Go to http://calendar.webrary.org
By phone: Call 847-929-5101
In person: Stop by the Reference Services Desk or Youth Services Desk
Gettin' Saucy Teen Cooking Class
Wed. October 13th, 6-7 pm
Learn to prepare delicious food! Supplies and instructions provided. Registration required. Registration is limited to 8 and is open NOW!
DIY Crafts: Bookmarks
Sat. October 16th, 1-2 pm, Youth Services Activity Room
Come to the Library and make your own unique bookmarks using paper, beads, and duct tape! Instructions and supplies are provided. Registration is required and open NOW!
TEEN READ WEEK! (October 17-23)
Participate in these programs throughout the week and earn entry tickets for the Teen Read Week drawing! Prizes include gift cards and popular teen books!
Get Caught Reading
ALL WEEK
Get caught reading in the Library during Teen Read Week and earn an entry to the Teen Read Week prize drawing!
Teen Book Scavenger Hunt
ALL WEEK
Pick up a list of questions about young adult books in the Teen Zone, fill out your answers, and turn it in by 5 pm, Sat., Oct. 23. All teens who play will receive an entry ticket for the Teen Read Week prize drawing! If you answer at least 7 out of 10 questions correctly, you'll also receive a small prize!
Silent Library
Mon. October 18th, 7-8 pm, Teen Zone
Join us for a book discussion just for teens! Food and drinks will be provided. Registration is required and is open NOW! We'll have a drawing for prizes - books!
Teen Tech Workshop: Find a Good Book...Online!
Tues. October 19th, 7-8 pm, Estelle Cooperman Board Room
Attend this hands-on computer workshop and learn about websites you can use to find great teen books recommended for you or readalikes of your favorite books. Registration is limited to 6. Morton Grove residents have priority. Earn one entry ticket to the Teen Read Week prize drawing for attending!
Speed Book Dating
Wed. October 20th, 7-8 pm, Youth Services Activity Room
Still looking for a good book? Come to the Library, spend a few minutes with a lot of books, and decide which ones you like best. Food and drinks will be provided. Earn one entry ticket to the Teen Read Week prize drawing for attending! Registration is required.
Just READ
Thurs. October 21st, 7-8:30 pm, Estelle Cooperman Board Room
Bring a book you heard about at a recent program or grab a book, magazine, or graphic novel off the shelf and read at the Library! Earn one entry ticket to the Teen Read Week prize drawing for attending! Write a review of a book you’ve read and earn up to three more entry tickets. Food and drinks will be provided. Registration is required.
After-Hours Video Gaming
Fri. October 22nd, 6-7:30 pm, Baxter Room Auditorium
Play video games at the Library after closing! Compete with your friends or challenge the Young Adult Librarian and win to earn prizes or reduce overdue fines! Earn one entry ticket to the Teen Read Week prize drawing for attending. Teens must be in the Baxter Room before 6 pm.
See you there!
