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.
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).
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.