Tweens

Create and explore.

Meet the Author: Dylan Thuras

Monday, September 26, 4–5 p.m. / Hendrickson Room

Embark on the journey of a lifetime with Dylan Thuras, author of The Atlas Obscura Explorer’s Guide for the World’s Most Adventurous Kid. Books will be available for sale and signing. Presented in partnership with The Book Stall. Grades 3–6.

Tween DIY Kit

Starting September 1 / Kids' World

Pick up supplies at the Kids’ World Desk or request to pick them up at the drive-up window or bookmobile by contacting kids@ahml.info or 847-392-0100. Grades 4–6.

Tween Advisory Group (TAG)

Friday, September 2, 4:15–5:30 p.m. Cardinal Room

Join like-minded tweens to work on service projects, plan programs and play games. Grades 4–6.

Chess Club

Sunday, September 18, 1–2 p.m. / Zoom See page 10.

ONE BOOK, ONE VILLAGE

Young readers are invited to participate by checking out the following books to learn more about Japanese American history: Fish for Jimmy: Inspired by One Family’s Experience in a Japanese American Internment Camp (kids), Dash (tweens) and We Are Not Free (teens). Learn more at ahml.info/onebook.

Dash by Kirby Larson

Monday, September 19, 4:30–5:45 p.m. Hendrickson Room When Mitsi Kashino is forced into an internment camp during World War II, she has to leave everything behind including her dog Dash. With help from a neighbor, she stays connected to Dash through letters that bring her hope. Join our tween book club for an afternoon of discussion, activities and snacks. Pick up a copy of the book at the Kids’ World Desk. Grades 4–6.