Koin obori Carp Str mers

Starting May 1 / Kids’ World May 5 is Children’s Day in Japan. During this celebration, Koinobori, colorful carp kites, are displayed outside homes as a symbol of success, strength and determination. During the month of May, visit the Kids’ World Desk to pick up supplies to make your own colorful carp streamer. Pick them up at the drive-up window or bookmobile by contacting kids@ahml.info or 847-392-0100.

Grades 4–6.

Chess Club

Sunday, May 7, 1–2:15 p.m. / Lindsey Room

See page 15.

Tween Culinary: Breakfast Treats

Wednesday, May 10, 5:15–6:45 p.m.

Makerplace Kitchen, 112 N. Belmont Ave.

Learn to make tasty breakfast treats for yourself or a special grownup in your life.

Arlington Heights cardholders only. Grades 4–6.

Tween Advisory Group (TAG)

Friday, May 12, 4:15–5:30 p.m.

Cardinal Room

Help your library and community while making new friends.

Grades 4–6.

3D Print a Planter

Wednesday, May 17, 4:30–5:30 p.m. or 6:30–7:30 p.m. / Training Center

Learn the basics of 3D design, then create a custom succulent planter. Both sessions are the same. Register for only one.

Grades 4–6.

Teens

Meet up or try something new.

Finals Study Lounge

Saturday, May 27, noon–5 p.m.

Sunday, May 28, noon–6 p.m.

Tuesday, May 30 through Thursday, June 1 noon–9 p.m. / Hub

Study for your final exams. The library will provide brain-powering snacks, laptops and group study areas to help you prepare.

Dice Guild

Fridays, May 5 and June 2, 6–9 p.m. / Hub

Play tabletop roleplaying games with other teens. Dice Guild is a great intro to RPGs if you’ve never played. If you’re already a dedicated gamer, come and try new games or use the Hub for your meetups.

Grades 7–12.

Friday Flicks

Fridays, May 12 and May 26, 6–9 p.m. / Hub

Drop in, hang out and watch a movie on the big screen. Come in early to cast your vote on what to watch.

Grades 7–12.