Teen Events
Register for most teen events online or send an email to teenservices@stdl.org or call us here: (847) 923-3193. Teen staff work part-time so it may take a few days for a return call or email. Teen events with a fee require registration in person at the Information/Magazines Desk.
Romance Readers Online Club
Do you love to read love stories? Join us for book recommendations and fun discussions about books about love, friendship, and romance. This is an online club for teens in grades 7-12.
Register now using this link
Mind Benders Online Mystery Club
Sign up for this new virtual club guaranteed to twist your mind as you solve puzzles and crime scenes. Do you love mysteries! This is for you! Teens in grades 6 – 12 are invited to register by sending an email to teenservices@stdl.org . Club activities will begin in October and all members will receive a link to the online page.
Use this link to register now.
The Lincoln Challenge
The Abraham Lincoln Award is given annually to the author of the book voted as most outstanding by participating Illinois students in grades 9-12. This year, 22 books were chosen by high school teens, librarians, and educators as top contenders for the Abraham Lincoln Award.
We challenge teens in grades 7-12 to read all 22 titles–which include Beastly by Alex Flinn, The Maze Runner by James Dashner, and If I Stay by Gayle Forman. Book parties will also be held in January and in June to talk about the books with others and vote in Schaumburg’s own version of the Lincoln Awards. Those who participate and finish the challenge by June 1, 2012 will receive a prize. Use the form below to register for this challenge.
Knit for a Cause
Mondays . . . 6-7:30p.m.
Teen Center
Would you like to help knit for area charitable organizations? Or would you just like to learn how to knit? Come join other teens in grades 7-12 as they make items to donate to hospitals, shelters, and animal organizations. No registration.
Beginner demonstration and questions will be taken from 6-6:45.
Novice and up questions will be taken from 6:46-7:30.
Writing Club
Monday April 9, May 14 . . . 7-8pm
Youth Services Classroom
Young Adult Author Penny Blubaugh will lead teens in grades 7 – 12 in creative writing activities. Registration required.
Teen Corps
Wednesdays, May 16, , No meeting in June, July 18th…6-7p.m.
Youth Services Classroom
Join us as we meet over a meal and work together to make a difference in the community. Interested teens in grades 6-10 can pick up an application at the central and branch libraries as well as online. All will be accepted, but staff want to know your interests.
Print out the application below or stop by the Schaumburg, Hoffman Estates, or Hanover Park Library fill it out and hand it in.
Click here to save or print a PDF of the Teen Corps Application.
Steampunk Crafting
Tuesday, June 12. . . 7-8pm
Youth Services Classroom at Central Library
Register for Steampunk Crafting at the Schaumburg Library
Wednesday, June 13. . .3:30-4:30pm
Hoffman Estates Branch
Register for Steampunk Crafting at the Hoffman Estates Branch
Monday, June 25. . . 3-4pm
Hanover Park Branch
Register for Steampunk Crafting at the Hanover Park Branch
Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to make Steampunk themed crafts from recycled craft materials as gifts for others or to keep. Artist Carol Thomas will lead teens in these fun crafts. Registration required.
Road Rally
Wednesday, June 20 . . . 7-8:30pm
Rasmussen North
Teens entering grades 7-12 will scour Town Square for clues and treasure. An ice cream sundae bar will be offered at the end of the scavenger hunt. Register in teams or as a single teen. Registration required.
Register for the Road Rally on June 20th
Computer Animation
Wednesday, June 27. . . 1-3pm
Youth Services Computer Lab
Learn from area animator Shugo Tanaka as he illustrates the basics of computer animation in this hands on class. Registration required for youth ages 11-16.
Register for Computer Animation
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