Programs for Teens

Teen Programs

Masks may be required for in-person programs

TinkerCAD Challenge

4th Grade & Up, Teens & Adults

Create your Challenge design, then submit

New Lenox Public Library TinkerCAD it to the Library for a free print in the

CHALLENGE color of your choice. Follow along with the on-demand videos, and ask questions during Sam’s live virtual tutorial, too! See page 12 for details.

March Challenge: Make an Avatar (March 1–31)

Live Tutorial: Sunday, March 13, 12–12:45 pm (Register)

April Challenge: Self-Watering Planter (April 1–30) Live Tutorial: Sunday, April 10, 12–12:45 pm (Register)

May Challenge: Balloon-Propelled Car (May 1–31) Live Tutorial: Sunday, May 15, 12–12:45 pm (Register)

Cosplay & Costume Club

7th–12th Grade Sunday, March 13, 1:30–4 pm Saturday, April 2, 12:30–3:30 pm Saturday, May 7, 12:30–3:30 pm Digital Media Lab & Tables

Bring your cosplay, costume, and historical clothing projects to work on with like-minded peers. Experienced makers may teach a short skill to start, then host an open lab to work on projects. Bring a project with, or create one out of the materials we have here. Dress up if you like! Any excuse to have fun, right? Registration is encouraged, but not required.

Registration starts February 27 for March 13 Registration starts March 13 for April 2 Registration starts April 2 for May 7

National Oreo Day Celebration

7th–12th Grade Friday, March 11, 4–5 pm Meeting Room A

Celebrate America’s Favorite Cookie in style with a wide variety of flavors of Oreo available to taste. Various Oreocentered activities and games will be available, including “Guess the Oreo,” “Oreo Trivia,” and more! You can come in for an hour of fun or just pop in to snag your Oreos, dine and dash! Registration starts February 11. Teen Advisory Group (TAG)

7th–12th Grade Friday, March 18, 4:30–5:30 pm Friday, April 15, 4:30–5:30 pm Friday, May 20, 4:30–5:30 pm Meeting Room AB

Each month TAG works together to make the library better for teens like you! Come prepared to discuss what you’d like to see at the library including spring programming ideas, your favorite reads, video gaming, and more!

While we are always eager to welcome new members, our goal is to create a group of regulars who will attend monthly meetings. If you are able to make a commitment to consistent attendance, please sign up and join us!

Please contact our Teen Coordinator Melissa at mleggero@ newlenoxlibrary.org if you plan to attend, or if you have any questions about TAG.

Candy Easter Baskets

7th–12th Grade Starts Tuesday, April 12, 4 pm Take & Make, while supplies last

Snag everything you need to make these festive candy Easter baskets with theater candy boxes. Great to give as gifts or brighten up your event as decor. Kits available for pick up at Adult and Teens Service starting April 12. No registration required. Get one before they’re gone!

Finals Study-a-Thon

9th–12th Grade Tuesday, May 24, 1–7:30 pm Wednesday, May 25, 1–7:30 pm Upstairs at the Library

Come to the library and spread out! We will have everything you need to make your study sessions successful.

De-stress activities and refreshments will be available throughout the day. No registration required.