Tweens

Create and explore.

Tween DIY

New projects available monthly June 1, July 2 and August 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.

Welcome to the Hub!

Friday, June 3, 4–6 p.m. / Hub

Celebrate graduating into teen life by checking out all that the Hub has to offer, including crafts and games. For teens entering seventh and eighth grades in the fall.

Tween Advisory Group (TAG)

Thursday, June 16, 4:15–5:30 p.m. Makerplace, 112 N. Belmont Ave.

Join your fellow Tween Advisory Group members at the Makerplace to celebrate a year’s worth of accomplishments, make something and enjoy a few treats. Meet outside on the front lawn. In case of inclement weather, meet in the Creative Arts space in the Makerplace basement. All participants must complete a Makerplace Waiver in advance of the program. Grades 4–6. Register June 2.

Books ‘n Bites The Aquanaut by Dan Santat

Monday, June 27, 3:30–5 p.m. Lindsey Room

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.

Friday, June 24, and Thursday, August 11, 10–11 a.m. North School Park, N. Evergreen Ave. and E. St. James St. An Arlington Heights Park District instructor will lead this introductory class covering basic stretches and postures. Bring your own mat, blanket or towel. Presented in partnership with Arlington Heights Park District. This event is weather permitting. In the case of inclement weather, this class will be relocated to the Hendrickson Room (June) or Cardinal Room (August) in the library. Grades 4–12.

Wednesday, June 29, 6–7:30 p.m. Cardinal Room

Use our art and sewing supplies to create anything you want or tinker with a tech toy. Stop by for a few minutes or stay the whole time. Grades 4–8.

Tween Crafternoon

Wednesday, July 6, 1:30–2:30 p.m. Lindsey Room

Make a variety of crafts designed and prepared especially by teen volunteers. Grades 4–6.

Wings of Fire Escape Room

Monday, July 11, 1–1:30 p.m., 2–2:30 p.m., 3–3:30 p.m., 4–4:30 p.m. / Lindsey Room

Work together with other Wings of Fire fans to solve the clues, escape the cave and fulfill your destiny. All sessions are the same. Grades 4–6.

Fun in the Sun STEM

Tuesday, July 19, 3–4 p.m. / Cardinal Room

Build a solar bug and harness the power of the sun to make it move, then make a colorchanging work of art using UV beads. Grades 4–6.

Chess Club

Sunday, July 24, 1–2 p.m. / Zoom

Tabletop RPGs for Tweens: Crash Pandas

Wednesday, July 27, 3:30–5 p.m. Hendrickson Room

Join teens from the Game Masters Summer Volunteer Squad to play the tabletop roleplaying game Crash Pandas. Grades 4–6.

Tween Culinary: Fresh Fruit Tarts

Wednesday, August 3 1:30–3 p.m. or 5:30–7 p.m. Makerplace Kitchen, 112 N. Belmont Ave.

See page 41. Grades 4–6. Arlington Heights cardholders only. Register July 2.

Mini Golf for Tweens

Monday, August 8, 2–3:30 p.m. Hendrickson Room

Drop in to compete at indoor putt-putt. Grades 4–6.

Tween Self Care

Tuesday, August 9, 2–3 p.m. / Cardinal Room

Practice a mindfulness activity and make a craft to help de-stress. Grades 4–6.

TWEEN LIT CRATES

Registration for the September/October session of Tween LitCrates opens on August 1. Kick-start your fall with curated book crates including goodies to keep. Let us know your reading preferences and receive two specially-filled crates, available on the first of each month.

Signups are limited. Tween LitCrates are for grades 4–6. Find more information and register at ahml.info/litcrate. Register August 1.