Teens

Meet up or try something new.

Pride Parade Prep

June 1–4 / Hub

Drop into the Hub from Wednesday, June 1 through Saturday, June 4. We have all the supplies you need to accessorize fabulously and make Pride signs to show your pride or support in time for the June 5 Pinta Pride Parade in Buffalo Grove. Grades 7–12.

Finals Study Lounge

Wednesday, June 1 and Thursday, June 2 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. For high school students.

Friday Flicks

Fridays, 6–9 p.m. / Hub June 3, 10, 17, 24; July 1, 8, 22, 29 August 5, 12, 19

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.

Welcome to the Hub!

Friday, June 3, 4–6 p.m. / Hub

See page 18. For teens entering seventh and eighth grades in the fall.

Teen Advisory Board

Sundays, 1–2:30 p.m., June 5, July 3 and August 7 / Hub

Teen Advisory Board (TAB) is a volunteer group for high schoolers to make your voice heard, plan projects and give back to our community. Fill out an application to join at ahml.info/teens/ volunteer before attending your first meeting. For high school students only.

Tuesdays, 2–3 p.m. / Hub Drop in to make, tinker and try a variety of art, tech and craft activities.

June 14 Complete a scavenger hunt challenge and bake a bookmark.

July 12 Get ready for Teen Film Fest! Create a storyboard or book trailer.

July 2 Circuit bugs, bees and flowers.

August 9 Giant Scrabble and one word story challenge.

Grades 7–12.

Teen UkUlele Jam

Whether you know how to play or want to start learning, join this casual ukulele meetup. Ukuleles will be provided or bring your own. Grades 7–12.

Teen and Tween Yoga

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.

Maker Cart

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

See page 19. Grades 4–8.

Laser Cut a Keychain for Teens

Thursday, July 7, 2–4 p.m. Makerplace Flex Space 1, 112 N. Belmont Ave.

See page 42. Grades 7–12. Arlington Heights cardholders only. Register June 2.

Teen Makerplace Tour

Wednesday, July 20 1:30–2 p.m. or 2:30–3 p.m. Makerplace Flex Space 1, 112 N. Belmont Ave.

See Page 42. Grades 7–12. Arlington Heights cardholders only. Register July 2.

Mini Golf for Teens

Monday, August 8, 4–6 p.m. Hendrickson Room

Drop in to compete at indoor putt-putt. Grades 7–12.

Beginning June 15, registration for a new session of Teen LitCrates (July/August/ September) will open. Fill out a form with your reading likes, dislikes and what you’re in the mood for, and receive a speciallyfilled box on the first of each month with a book and some awesome goodies. Library book boxes for teens Signups are limited. Teen LitCrates are for grades 7-12.

Beginning June 15, registration for our third session of Teen LitCrates Find more information and the link to register at ahml.info/litcrate. Register June 15.(July/August/September) will open! Finish out the summer with three curated book boxes including goodies for you to keep. Fill out one form with your likes, dislikes, and what you’re in the mood for and receive three specially-filled boxes, available on the first of each month.