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Cryptid Conservation Club

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Program Room (Nichols) at Nichols Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Event Details:

Bigfoot, Yeti, Nessie, oh my! Fans of these mystic monsters can join us for Cryptid Conservation Club!  We'll learn more about each month's monster, create a creepy craft cele...

Required
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen DIY: Origami Rainbow Flower

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Program Room (Naper Blvd.) at Naper Blvd. Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Learn how to create a colorful rainbow flower you can fidget with. Grades 6-12. No registration required, but space is limited to the first 12 participants.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Summer Solstice Party

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room C at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Celebrate the longest day of the year with us at the Library! Teens will make a pressed flower suncatcher while learning how the summer solstice is celebrated in different cultures...

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Volunteering: Button Making

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Room (Naper Blvd.) at Naper Blvd. Library
Program Type:
Volunteering
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Teens in grades 6-12 can volunteer with us to create buttons for the Amazing Book Challenge. Participants will need a BetterImpact account to volunteer. *Registration required

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

Video Game Club

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Games
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Event Details:

Join other gamers to play and talk about video games like Minecraft, Mario Kart 8, Super Smash Bros., and more. Participants are welcome to bring their own Nintendo Switch and DS d...

Required
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Program Room (Nichols) at Nichols Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Meet with other teens to play Dungeons & Dragons in a fast-paced campaign. All tabletop role-playing experiences are welcome. *Registration required

Required
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen DIY: Point Perspective Drawing

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room C at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Learn how to draw your own one-point perspective masterpiece! One-point perspective is a drawing method that shows how things appear to get smaller as they get further away, conver...

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Flower Photography with Photoshop

Friday, June 28, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Computer Classroom at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

In this program, you will learn composition techniques to improve capturing the beauty of all the summer flowers using your camera (DSLR, mirrorless or cellphone). You will learn t...

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

AI: ChatGPT and Beyond

Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence products have seemingly arisen from nowhere and are taking the world by storm. We’ll look at the most discussed AI tech and speculate on t...

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Craft Kit: Minion Bookmark

All Day
All Locations
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Friends and Gentleminions, celebrate Despicable Me 4 by creating a minion corner bookmark. Craft kits can be picked up at the Adult and Teen Services Desk beginning July 1, while s...

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

Family Game Night

Monday, July 1, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Event Details:

Whether your family prefers board games, card games, or anything in between, we've got something everyone will enjoy! Games vary from session to session. Caregiver participation is...

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Green Screen & Sound Recording Studio Orientation

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Green Screen Room / Sound Recording Studio (95th Street) at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

This orientation is required to use the Green Screen Room and Sound Recording Studio. You must be a Naperville Public Library card holder or a registered Reciprocal Borrower to sig...

Required
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Volunteering

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Teen Space (Naper Blvd.) at Naper Blvd. Library
Program Type:
Volunteering
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Earn service hours by volunteering at the Library! Teens will assist in sorting books, preparing craft kits, and more. In order to log volunteer hours, teens must sign up for a Bet...

Required

Library Closed

All Day
All Locations, Nichols Library, Naper Blvd. Library, 95th Street Library
Closing
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Book Buzz: Disability Pride Month

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room C at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Looking for something new to read this summer? Learn about the latest books for teens spotlighting characters with disabilities, then create a Disability Pride Month bookmark to ho...

This event is in the "Teens" group.

International Book Club

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Nichols Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, English Language Learning
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

English learners in grades 5-8 can practice their conversation skills with other readers while discussing a diverse range of novels. Each moth, we’ll be featuring a book focusing o...

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen DIY: Embroider Your Name

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room C at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Come join us for an introductory embroidery class where participants will stitch their own name! Participants will learn embroidery skills including threading a needle, placing fab...

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Welcome to the Library Orientation

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Meeting Room A/B at 95th Street Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

If you're feeling lost in the stacks, don't sweat it! This crash course will give you all the tips and tricks you need to make the most out of your library card. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Program Room (Nichols) at Nichols Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Meet with other teens to play Dungeons & Dragons in a fast-paced campaign. All tabletop role-playing experiences are welcome. *Registration required

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

Sew a Reading Pillow

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Program Room (Nichols) at Nichols Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Event Details:

Learn to use a sewing machine and create a Reading Pillow to take home. All materials are provided - just bring your enthusiasm! Grades 4-7. *Registration required

Required
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Green Screen & Sound Recording Studio Orientation

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Green Screen Room / Sound Recording Studio (95th Street) at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

This orientation is required to use the Green Screen Room and Sound Recording Studio. You must be a Naperville Public Library card holder or a registered Reciprocal Borrower to sig...

Required
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Volunteering

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Teen Space (95th Street) at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Volunteering
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Earn service hours by volunteering at the Library! Teens will assist in sorting books, preparing craft kits, and more. In order to log volunteer hours, teens must sign up for a Bet...

Required
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Paint & Snack Art Party

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Community Room at Nichols Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Teens, recreate your own masterpiece by following step-by-step instructions to paint your own version of a work of art! Snacks will be available to help feed your creativity. All m...

Required
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Practice Test: SAT

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Computer Classroom at 95th Street Library
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

High-school-age students will have an opportunity to take a complete simulated SAT practice test using LearningExpress Library, a database free to Naperville Public Library residen...

Required