March 2025 Teen News

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Celebrate Neurodiversity

Daniel, Deconstructed by

Photographer and film buff Daniel learned long ago that the only way to get by in an allistic world is to mask his autism and follow the script.

Lily and Dunkin

Lily Jo McGrother, is a girl. But being a girl is not so easy when you look like a boy. Dunkin Dorfman is dealing with bipolar disorder and being the new kid. Meeting just might change their lives forever.

March Teen News

Did You Know: Teen Volunteering

Are you a teen looking for volunteer hours? Whether you need them for Harper Promise, Scouts, school clubs, or more, the Library has opportunities for you as well as resources for where to look in the community!

Volunteer Hours Programs

Tilly in Technicolor by

When Tilly goes to London as an intern, she begins to unmask her ADHD and connects with Oliver, another neurodivergent intern.

Different, Not Less by

Whether you’re neurodivergent or supporting those who are, Different, Not Less will inspire you to create a more inclusive world where everyone feels like they belong.

Teen Services: teenservices@stdl.org • (847) 923-3240

The Library offers two volunteer hours programs for teens. Junior High Volunteer Hours is for teens in grades 7 and 8, and participants can earn 1.5 hours while helping to make crafts and prepare materials for Library programs. This program is currently only offered at our Central Library. Our Teen Volunteer Hours are for teens in grades 9-12, and participants can earn 2 hours by doing projects to benefit the Library and the community. This program is offered at our Central, Hoffman Estates, and Hanover Park Libraries. Teens can register for either of these programs online or by stopping in the Library.

Volunteer Squad

The Volunteer Squad is a summer opportunity open to students entering grades 8-12 to volunteer over the summer between June and August. The Volunteer Squad will help the Youth Department with preparing crafts and activities

during Summer Challenge. The application for this volunteer opportunity opens in the spring, and if you have questions about this program, please email volunteersquad@stdl.org.

Community Volunteer Opportunities

Looking to volunteer more out in the community? The Library’s Teen Department has you covered! We have put together a list of both in-person and virtual volunteer opportunities for organizations in and around the Schaumburg community. From helping at animal shelters to writing and sending cards, we have tried to make an accessible list for all. Visit schaumburglibrary.org/teen-volunteer for more information.

www.schaumburglibrary.org

TEEN PROGRAMS

COLLEGE FINANCE AND LIFE PANEL – TEENS AND ADULTS

Wednesday, March 5 • 6:30-8 p.m. • Central Program Room and Rasmussen Room

The College of DuPage, Harper College, and Lake Forest College present two panels to help prepare teens and guardians for college.

TEEN CRAFTERNOON – 12-19 YEARS

Fridays, March 7 and April 4 • 4-5 p.m. • Central Program Room

MINI SOLDERING PROJECT – 12-19 YEARS

Monday, March 10 • 6-7 p.m. • Central Program Room

DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS CLUB – 12-19 YEARS

Tuesday, March 11 • 5-7 p.m. • Central Program Room

TEEN MULTICULTURAL CLUB: MANCALA – 12-19 YEARS

Wednesday, March 12 • 6-7 p.m. • Central Program Room

SELF-CARE TUESDAY: JUNK JOURNALING – 12-19 YEARS

Tuesday, March 18 • 6-7 p.m. • Central Program Room

HUNGER GAMES RELEASE PARTY – 12-19 YEARS

Friday, March 21 • 4:30-5:30 p.m. • Central Program Room

POKÉMON PARTY – 12-19 YEARS

Mondy, March 24 • 5-6 p.m. • Central Program Room

TEEN TRENDS: DIAMOND PAINTING – 12-19 YEARS

Thursday, March 27 • 3-5 p.m. • Central Program Room

AI AND INFINITE CRAFT – 12-19 YEARS

Monday, March 31 • 6-7 p.m. • Central Program Room

BOOK CHAT WITH ABBEY AND ALLISON – 12-19 YEARS

Wednesday, April 2 • 6-7 p.m. • Central Program Room

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