Skip to main content
close
Font size options
Increase or decrease the font size for this website by clicking on the 'A's.
Contrast options
Choose a color combination to give the most comfortable contrast.

Teens


Volunteens

Teens in 6th-12th grade can sign up for a two hour time slot twice a week. Volunteering will begin September 18. Applications will be available starting September 1st.


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 magician!

Sunday, November 5 • 11:30am - 2:30 pm

Sunday, November 12 • 11:30am - 2:30 pm

During the magic workshops you will learn a variety of magic tricks that will amaze! Snacks and breaks will be provided during the sessions. Participants will get to keep a variety of magic tricks. This program is for ages 10-18 years old. Please feel free to bring an adult along with you to join in the fun as you learn tricks that you can amaze your whole family with at family gatherings. 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.


  • Photo 1
  • Photo 2
  • Photo 3
  • Photo 4
leftright

Upcoming Events for Teens

Mon, Oct 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kids in grades 3rd-12th can stop by for some gaming! Video games and board games will be available to play!

Mon, Oct 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kids in grades 3rd-12th can stop by for some gaming! Video games and board games will be available to play!


Online Resources for Teens

  • Teen Improv
NEW TEEN BOOKS
  • August 11
    • Cursed Princess Club
    • Iron heart
    • Paper Planes
    • Part of your world : a twisted tale graphic novel
    • Manslaughter Park
    • The legend of Zelda. Four swords
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