Twilight hits theaters November 21st!

Twilight opens November 21st 2008. Check out the movie's official website at http://www.twilightthemovie.com/. Enjoy!

Getting Saucy - Teen Cooking Class 11/3/08

Bubble Tea and Asian cuisine - YUM!

Henna Art for Teens - 10/25/08

Special thanks to MGPL parent for helping us with this popular event!

YA Librarian Liz Has a baby boy!

Brendan Edward Kaiz was born on September 18, 2008 at 7:15 pm, weighing 7 lbs. 15 oz.

From Brendan

From Brendan

Celebrate Banned Books Week

Celebrate Banned Books Week in downtown Chicago at the Read Out!

Many of your favorite authors will be there including: Judy Blume, Stephen Chbosky, Chris Crutcher, Lois Lowry, Lauren Myracle, and Ilene Cooper. They will be reading from their favorite banned or challenged books.

The event is Saturday, September 27th from 12-4:30 pm at the Pioneer Plaza (on Michigan Avenue between the Tribune Tower and the Chicago River) and is free to the public. For more information, click here.

Fall Activities at MGPL

Teen Library Council (TLC)
Tues., Sept. 23, 7 pm
Tues., Oct. 21, 5 pm
Join TLC for its first meeting of the new school year! Meet new friends, get involved in fun activities, tell us what you want to see at the library, and earn volunteer service hours in the process!

Anime Club
Fri., Sept. 5, 4:30 pm
Fri., Oct. 3, 4:30 pm
Get together to discuss manga, view anime, and have snacks.
Reg. req.

Beads for Teens and Chainmaille Jewelry
Sat., Sept. 6, 3 pm
Sat., Oct 18, 3 pm
Earrings, bracelets, necklaces, rings…
Come to the Library and make gifts for yourself,
your friends and family. Supplies and instruction
will be provided. Registration required.


Teen Read Week
Books with Bite @ your library®! October 12-18. Stop by during Teen Read Week to indulge your biting curiosity and check out books and graphic novels on animals, technology, cooking and even vampires!

Henna Art for Teens
Sat., Oct. 25, 12-2 pm
Watch and learn about mehndi, the art of henna body painting, and get your hand painted with a beautiful mehndi design!
Registration required.

To register for these programs call 847-929-5101 or stop by the Reference Services Desk.

Thank You STAR Volunteers!

The Youth Services Summer Reading Program was a huge success this year, thanks to the 58 teens who volunteered this summer. Together, they worked over 1,200 hours in 8 weeks!

The STAR Volunteer party was Wednesday, August 13th in the Baxter Room. Everyone enjoyed eating pizza and other snacks and many volunteers competed in Guitar Hero, Wii sports, and DDR for prizes.