APRIL 2023
SCHAUMBURG LIBRARY COMIC CON®!
Join the Schaumburg Library on Saturday, April 15th, from 1-4 p.m. for our 2023 Comic Con®!
The day will be packed with many new and exciting activities for all ages, including:
• Themed escape rooms
• Drawing lessons with Gene Ha
• Performance by Schaumburg School of Rock
• Artist Alley (where you can meet comic creators and illustrators)
• Drop-in gaming with Smash Bros Ult and Mario Kart 8
• Photo opportunities with Star Wars 501st cosplay group
To learn more about the event and to see who is attending Artist Alley, scan the QR code. We highly encourage you to wear your favorite costume, and we hope to see you at the Library on April 15th!
TEEN NEWSLETTER
CHECK IT OUT
NEW SONG FROM MUSIC PRODUCTION TEAM
The Schaumburg Library has hosted the Teen Record Label Project for the past few years to help teens get their music published on streaming platforms at no cost! During the program, teens join a professional sound engineer to discuss recording and publishing music online every other week in the Central Teen Place.
After three months of hard work, the Music Production Team has released a new group song –Spidey Cypher!
The Music Production Team that created Spidey Cypher is made up of eight artists:
• Dr Airwaves
• Datguy333
• Elemental Dav
• Emi :)
• K!$HA JA!N
• M!LESGOLDEN
• Lil Free Library
• Obs3rve
When asked how the idea for this project came up, Dr Airwaves said that he couldn’t fall asleep and kept thinking about wanting to create a group project. He was pondering what to base the project around when he spotted a Spider-Man poster on his brother’s wall. Thus, Spidey Cypher was created!
This is the first, but not last, group project for our Music Production team, and they are expecting to release another special project in just a few months!
Congratulations, Music Production Team! To listen to this new song, along with other music from our artists, scan the QR code below!
Artwork by K!$HA JA!N.
UPCOMING TEEN PROGRAMS
WHAT LOOKS GOOD ON COLLEGE APPLICATIONS?
Wednesday, April 5 • 6-7 p.m. • Adults and Teens • Central Adult Classroom OR Zoom
ONLINE PROGRAM: CREATE & CHILL WITH JESS: LIGHT BULB TERRARIUMS
Monday, April 10 • 4:30-5:30 p.m. • Zoom
FANDOM DRINK COASTERS
Monday, April 10 • 6-7 p.m. • Central Teen Program Room
TEEN VOLUNTEER HOURS
Wednesday, April 12 • 5-7 p.m. • Hanover Park Branch Meeting Room
Saturday, May 6 • 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. • Central Teen Program Room
TRIAL BY TEEN: POP-TARTS
Thursday, April 13 • 5-6 p.m. • Central Teen Program Room
TEEN DIY: SUPER MARIO INTERACTIVE BOARD
Tuesday, April 18 • 6-7 p.m. • Central Teen Program Room
HEADED TO COLLEGE?: A CONVERSATION FOR TEENS
Wednesday, April 19 • 6-6:45 p.m. • Central Teen Program Room
BOOKS & BITES: THE LEAK
Tuesday, April 25 • 6-7 p.m. • Central Teen Program Room
TEEN ADVISORY GROUP
Wednesday, April 26 • 6-7 p.m. • Central Teen Program Room
CALLIGRAPHY BOOT CAMP FOR TEENS
Wednesday, May 3 • 6-7 p.m. • Central Teen Program Room
APRIL: NOVELS IN VERSE
Shout by Laurie Halse
Anderson
A poetic memoir encompassing vulnerability, sorrow, rage, and reflection. This book shares personal stories in hopes that society won’t fail to hear the call for change.
Abuela, Don’t Forget Me
by Rex Ogle
An emotional story that documents the light & dark moments Rex spent with his Abuela. The poems document memories shared with his Abuela as she is now battling dementia.
Chlorine Sky by Mahogany L.
Browne
Discover self- love and self-acceptance with this powerful, fast-paced story of one young girl’s struggles growing up as she loses a best friend and must find herself for who she is.
Rain Rising by Courtne Comrie
Middle school. Struggling self-esteem. Hate crimes. This is a timely, raw and explosive novel that brings up so many important topics in an understandable, relatable way.
RECOMMENDATIONS Teen Services: teenservices@stdl.org • (847) 923-3240
