2024 Staff Favorites Preparing for the Finals Countdown
Cosmoknights by
Hannah Templer
This graphic novel is an LGBTQ+ takeover of a patriarchal system...in space...by jousting with giant robots
The Loudest Silence
by Sydney Langford
A new and unique YA story that brings together themes of grief, friendship, found family, and self-discovery. This book is perfect for fans of High School Musical.
A Suffragist’s Guide to the Antarctic by Yi Shun Lai Journal entries follow Clara’s journey of survival as the only woman in a 28-member crew on a 1914 Antarctic expedition.
Louder Than Hunger by
John Schu
FINALS SERVICES: DEC. 14-19
Study Spaces
We will have multiple spaces reserved for teens looking to study during the week of Winter Finals. Our regular Teen space will be open with extra seating and tables available from our Program Room. We will also have the Adult Classroom reserved on Dec. 14-17 and the Rasmussen Room on Dec. 18 for overflow study areas.
Don’t forget to book your Study Rooms in advance! You can make a reservation for a Study Room two weeks in advance by calling or stopping in at the Library or making a reservation online. At our Central Library, we have 7 rooms suitable for 1-2 people, 7 rooms suitable for 1-4 people and 1 room suitable for 1-8 people. Be sure to plan ahead!
If these spaces are filled or you are looking for something different, you can always find seating in The Commons, Fiction or Second Floor.
Relaxation Tools
Stop by the Teen space to find our sensory bin that has fidgets, noise reducing headphones, weighted blankets, seat cushions and more! These tools are available any time Teen is open.
Snacks
If you are at the Library and need some fuel for your brain, stop by Teen to pick up a snack, mint or bottle of water.
Break Rooms
Studying can be exhausting and stressful. We have your back! Stop by our Brain Break Rooms in the Workshop on Dec. 16, 17 and 18. We will have relaxing surprises, coloring pages, puzzles, calming music and more. Take a minute to recharge between chapters or subjects!
Teen Services: teenservices@stdl.org • (847) 923-3240
A book that takes readers through the entire process of what it is like to struggle with mental health. The internal battle was represented so well, and partnered with Jake’s personal growth, it was painful and beautiful to experience. www.schaumburglibrary.org
TEEN PROGRAMS
3D DESIGN AND PAINT - 12-19 YEARS
Monday, Dec. 9 • 6-7 p.m. • Central Program Room
TWEEN/TEEN BOREDOM BUSTERS: CRAYON ART - 11-13 YEARS
Tuesday, Dec. 10 • 6-7 p.m. • Central Program Room
THE MAGIC OF RAINA TELGEMEIER: ILLINOIS LIBRARIES PRESENTS ALL AGES
Tuesday, Dec. 10 • 7-8 p.m. • Online
TEEN INTERNATIONAL CLUB - 12-19 YEARS
International Snack Tasting
Wednesday, Dec. 11 • 6-7 p.m. • Central Program Room
Roll ‘n Write Games
Wednesday, Jan. 8 • 6-7 p.m. • Central Program Room
DIGITAL DESIGN FOR TEENS – 12-19 YEARS
Thursday, Dec. 12 • 4:30-5:30 p.m. • Hanover Park Branch
JAZZ AND HOT CHOCOLATE CAFE - TEENS AND ADULTS
Thursday, Dec. 19 • 6:30-8:30 p.m. • Central Rasmussen
JUNIOR HIGH VOLUNTEER HOURS - GRADES 7-8
Thursday, Dec. 26 • 2-3:30 p.m. • Youth Program Room
ADAPTIVE TEEN DIY: HOW TO DRAW - 12-19 YEARS
Friday, Dec. 27 • 4-4:45 p.m. • Central Program Room
TEEN ART STUDIO: ARTIST YOUNGMIN LEE: BOJAGI - 12-19 YEARS
Saturday, Jan. 4 • 11 a.m. - Noon • Central Program Room
ONE BOOK, ONE COMMUNITY KICKOFF - ALL AGES
Saturday, Jan. 4 • 1-3 p.m. • Central Library
SCAVENGER HUNT: GALAXIES AND BEYOND - 12-19 YEARS
Friday, Jan. 10 • 5-6 p.m. • Central Teen
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