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Teens


Volunteens

Teens in 6th-12th grade can sign up for a two hour time slot twice a week. Volunteering will begin March 4th. Applications will be available starting March 1st. If you already signed up from the Fall/Winter season, you can continue to volunteer at your regularly scheduled time.


Project Next Generation

Our Library has received a Year 10 Project Next Generation grant! Funding for Project Next Generation is provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services to the Secretary of State/Illinois State Library under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA). 

you can be a Mechanic!

Tuesday, May 7 • 6-8 pm

Tuesday, May 14 • 6-8 pm

Tuesday, May 21 • 6-8 pm

Use engine model building kits to learn the inner workings of a car engine. Build a jeep and a racecar! Snacks and breaks will be provided during the sessions. This program is for ages 10-18 years old. Please feel free to bring an adult along with you to join in the fun. Please email the Youth Services team at png@chicagoridgelibrary.org for more information. 

If you would like to be a mentor to our youth, please ask for more information at the Youth Services desk. Our previous grants have earned exemplary status, meaning that our library is serving as a model for other libraries in the state of Illinois.


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Upcoming Events for Teens

Thu, Mar 28, All day
Visit the library to hunt for some eggs and books. The Egg Hunt will take placer throughout the week. Find your 5 eggs to collect your sticker.

Thu, Mar 28, All day
Donate non-perishable items to the library for local distribution to people in need in observance of Ramadan.

Fri, Mar 29, All day
Visit the library to hunt for some eggs and books. The Egg Hunt will take placer throughout the week. Find your 5 eggs to collect your sticker.

Fri, Mar 29, All day
Donate non-perishable items to the library for local distribution to people in need in observance of Ramadan.

Sat, Mar 30, All day
Visit the library to hunt for some eggs and books. The Egg Hunt will take placer throughout the week. Find your 5 eggs to collect your sticker.

Sat, Mar 30, All day
Donate non-perishable items to the library for local distribution to people in need in observance of Ramadan.

Canceled
Sun, Mar 31, All day
Donate non-perishable items to the library for local distribution to people in need in observance of Ramadan.

Mon, Apr 01, All day
During the entire month of April, pick up your "Ready, Set, Library" bingo sheet from the Youth Services desk. Score a bingo to win a prize.

Mon, Apr 01, All day
Donate non-perishable items to the library for local distribution to people in need in observance of Ramadan.

Mon, Apr 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Every Monday starting March 4 participants in grades 3-12 can stop by for some gaming! Video games and chess games will be available to play!

Tue, Apr 02, All day
During the entire month of April, pick up your "Ready, Set, Library" bingo sheet from the Youth Services desk. Score a bingo to win a prize.

Tue, Apr 02, All day
Donate non-perishable items to the library for local distribution to people in need in observance of Ramadan.

Tue, Apr 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Tell jokes, make a silly craft, and enjoy some silly snacks.

Wed, Apr 03, All day
During the entire month of April, pick up your "Ready, Set, Library" bingo sheet from the Youth Services desk. Score a bingo to win a prize.

Wed, Apr 03, All day
Donate non-perishable items to the library for local distribution to people in need in observance of Ramadan.

Thu, Apr 04, All day
During the entire month of April, pick up your "Ready, Set, Library" bingo sheet from the Youth Services desk. Score a bingo to win a prize.

Thu, Apr 04, All day
Donate non-perishable items to the library for local distribution to people in need in observance of Ramadan.

Fri, Apr 05, All day
During the entire month of April, pick up your "Ready, Set, Library" bingo sheet from the Youth Services desk. Score a bingo to win a prize.

Fri, Apr 05, All day
Donate non-perishable items to the library for local distribution to people in need in observance of Ramadan.

Sat, Apr 06, All day
During the entire month of April, pick up your "Ready, Set, Library" bingo sheet from the Youth Services desk. Score a bingo to win a prize.

Sat, Apr 06, All day
Donate non-perishable items to the library for local distribution to people in need in observance of Ramadan.

Sun, Apr 07, All day
During the entire month of April, pick up your "Ready, Set, Library" bingo sheet from the Youth Services desk. Score a bingo to win a prize.

Sun, Apr 07, All day
Donate non-perishable items to the library for local distribution to people in need in observance of Ramadan.

Mon, Apr 08, All day
During the entire month of April, pick up your "Ready, Set, Library" bingo sheet from the Youth Services desk. Score a bingo to win a prize.

Mon, Apr 08, All day
Donate non-perishable items to the library for local distribution to people in need in observance of Ramadan.

Mon, Apr 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Every Monday starting March 4 participants in grades 3-12 can stop by for some gaming! Video games and chess games will be available to play!

Mon, Apr 08, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Have you ever wanted to learn how to crochet? In this class you will learn the basics of crocheting and learn how to make a scarf or maybe even a blanket!

Tue, Apr 09, All day
During the entire month of April, pick up your "Ready, Set, Library" bingo sheet from the Youth Services desk. Score a bingo to win a prize.

Tue, Apr 09, All day
Donate non-perishable items to the library for local distribution to people in need in observance of Ramadan.

Tue, Apr 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
It's a mystery! What will your snack be today? Draw a picture to find out and then eat the snack.

Wed, Apr 10, All day
During the entire month of April, pick up your "Ready, Set, Library" bingo sheet from the Youth Services desk. Score a bingo to win a prize.

Wed, Apr 10, All day
Donate non-perishable items to the library for local distribution to people in need in observance of Ramadan.

Thu, Apr 11, All day
During the entire month of April, pick up your "Ready, Set, Library" bingo sheet from the Youth Services desk. Score a bingo to win a prize.

Thu, Apr 11, All day
Donate non-perishable items to the library for local distribution to people in need in observance of Ramadan.


Online Resources for Teens

  • PNG You Can Be a Mechanic
  • Crochet 101
  • Sewing 101
NEW TEEN BOOKS
  • March 26
    • Where sleeping girls lie
    • What monstrous gods
    • Promchanted
    • Under this red rock
    • The girl I like forgot her glasses. 2
    • The girl I like forgot her glasses. 3
2024 Abe Lincoln Award Books
  • 2024 Abe Lincoln Award Books
    • Clap When You Land
    • Kate in Waiting
    • Huda F Are You?
    • Dancing at the Pity Party
    • You'd Be Home Now
    • Heretics Anonymous
    • The Weight of Blood
    • We Are Not Broken
    • Fat Chance, Charlie Vega
    • Be Not Far From Me
    • #MurderTrending
    • I Kissed Shara Wheeler
    • I Must Betray You
    • The Girls I've Been
    • All My Rage
    • Project Hail Mary
    • The Assignment
    • Dragon Hoops