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Teen DIY: Painted Winter Owls

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room C at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Winter Fun
Age Group:
Teens

Owl you need is a little creativity to turn an ordinary pebble into a perfectly painted winter owl. For grades 6-12. Space is limited to 20 participants.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen DIY: Vision Board Journals

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room C at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Set your intentions for the new year by creating a vision board on the front of a journal!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen DIY: Winter Perler Beads

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Room (Naper Blvd.) at Naper Blvd. Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Winter Fun
Age Group:
Teens

Snowmen, penguins, and mittens, oh my! Join us to make your own winter-inspired Perler bead design. For grades 6-12.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Volunteering

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teen Space (Nichols) at Nichols Library
Program Type:
Volunteering
Age Group:
Teens

Calling all teen volunteers! Earn service hours by sorting books, preparing craft kits, and more.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Tween Winter Olympic Games

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room A at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Games, Winter Fun
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Gear up for the Winter Olympics with games inspired by your favorite cold-weather sports, including snowboarding, cross-country skiing, curling, and more. For grades 4-8.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Volunteering

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teen Space (Naper Blvd.) at Naper Blvd. Library
Program Type:
Volunteering
Age Group:
Teens

Calling all teen volunteers! Earn service hours by sorting books, preparing craft kits, and more.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Video Game Club

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Program Room (Nichols) at Nichols Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Games
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Join other gamers to play and discuss your favorite video games like Minecraft, Mario Kart 8, Super Smash Bros., and more. Bring your own Nintendo Switch and DS devices to share the fun with friends. For grades 4-7.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Volunteering: Button Making

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Room (Naper Blvd.) at Naper Blvd. Library
Program Type:
Volunteering
Age Group:
Teens

Earn volunteer hours as you create buttons and magnets for the Library's Amazing Book Challenge!

Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Paint and Snack

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Community Room at Nichols Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Unleash your inner artist by recreating a masterpiece using step-by-step painting instructions! This season we'll recreate a piece inspired by Georgia O'Keefe. For grades 6-12. *Registration required. 

Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Cupcakes and Crafts Club

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Nichols Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Join us for a craft experience where art meets dessert. Indulge your sweet tooth and your imagination as you make something unique while enjoying tasty treats! For grades 4-8.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Video Game Club

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Join other gamers to play and discuss your favorite video games like Minecraft, Mario Kart 8, Super Smash Bros., and more. Bring your own Nintendo Switch and DS devices to share the fun with friends. For grades 4-7.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Practice Test: ACT

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Computer Classroom at 95th Street Library
Age Group:
Teens

High school students are invited to take a full-length simulated ACT practice test using LearningExpress Library. For grades 9-12. *Registration required

Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Volunteering

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Teen Space (95th Street) at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Volunteering
Age Group:
Teens

Calling all teen volunteers! Earn service hours by sorting books, preparing craft kits, and more.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group
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Craft Around the World

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Program Room (Naper Blvd.) at Naper Blvd. Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join us for fun craft sessions inspired by cultures from around the world! Each session will explore a different culture and a corresponding craft. Space is limited to 20 participants.

This month we'll be creating Ndebele House Painting.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Manga Club

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Program Room (Naper Blvd.) at Naper Blvd. Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Teens

Do you love reading manga as much as we do? Come chat about your current manga obsessions, what you're excited to read next, and about upcoming new releases.

This event is in the "Teens" group

You Can Write A Poem

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room C at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Teens

Do you find poetry intimidating? Have you ever felt the dread of seeing a poetry unit on your English syllabus? Join us to build your creative confidence through enjoyable writing exercises that will make poetry easier, accessible, and fun!

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Tween Winter Olympic Games

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Room (Nichols) at Nichols Library
Program Type:
Games, Winter Fun
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Gear up for the Winter Olympics with games inspired by your favorite cold-weather sports, including snowboarding, cross-country skiing, curling, and more. For grades 4-8.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Tween Winter Olympic Games

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Room (Naper Blvd.) at Naper Blvd. Library
Program Type:
Games, Winter Fun
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Gear up for the Winter Olympics with games inspired by your favorite cold-weather sports, including snowboarding, cross-country skiing, curling, and more. For grades 4-8.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Alma Thomas Lima Bean Painting

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Community Room at Nichols Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Celebrate Black History Month as we use lima beans and paint to create textured art pieces inspired by Alma Thomas' iconic style. For grades 6-12.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Volunteering

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teen Space (Naper Blvd.) at Naper Blvd. Library
Program Type:
Volunteering
Age Group:
Teens

Calling all teen volunteers! Earn service hours by sorting books, preparing craft kits, and more.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Video Game Club

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Community Room at Nichols Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Games
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Join other gamers to play and discuss your favorite video games like Minecraft, Mario Kart 8, Super Smash Bros., and more. Bring your own Nintendo Switch and DS devices to share the fun with friends. For grades 4-7.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen DIY: Love Letter Envelopes

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Program Room (Nichols) at Nichols Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Get creative with paint, stickers, metallic pens, and more as we design one-of-a-kind envelopes perfect for Valentine’s Day surprises! For grades 6-12.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Cupcakes and Crafts Club

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Nichols Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Join us for a craft experience where art meets dessert. Indulge your sweet tooth and your imagination as you make something unique while enjoying tasty treats! For grades 4-8.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen DIY: Yarn Snowflakes

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Room (Naper Blvd.) at Naper Blvd. Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

No two snowflakes are alike, and neither are yours! Learn how to tie yarn around a craft ring to create a one-of-a-kind snowflake, then experiment with patterns to make it truly sparkle. For grades 6-12.