OCTOBER: MYSTERIES
TEEN NEWSLETTER
October 2023
TEEN PLACE RENOVATION UPDATES
Next time you stop into the Library, things may look a little different on the second floor. We have started Phase 2 of our renovation, which means Teen is now temporarily in the new Local History Room. Read some FAQs below and stop by the Library if you have any questions!
Bianca Torre is Afraid of Everything by Justine
Pucella Winans
A thrilling and suspenseful novel with murder, bird watching and cults.
Over My Dead Body by Sweeney
Mooncakes meets Wednesday in this spooky graphic novel that takes readers on a wild, witchy journey.
The Many Half-Lived Lives of Sam Sylvester by Maya MacGregor
A mysterious and compelling story about a teen who is haunted by an unsolved murder that carries one too many secrets.
The Jules Verne Prophecy by Larry Schwarz & Iva-Marie
When a mysterious book lands in the path of three friends, they set forth on a treasure hunt to top all treasure hunts.
Teen Services: teenservices@stdl.org • (847) 923-3240
Where is the temporary teen space?
The temporary teen space is in the new Local History Room, located in the back (northeast) corner next to the new study rooms.
What will be available in the temporary teen space?
You will have access to the MakerTable, Supplies Cart, laptop computers and staff who are happy to answer any questions.
Where can I find the teen collection?
The teen collection is located upstairs to the left. If you ever need help finding a book or are looking for a recommendation, stop by the temporary teen desk in the Local History Room.
Will there still be teen programs?
Yes! We are still offering teen programs, however, they will be in various locations in the Central and Branch Libraries. I want to come in to study but the rooms are all filled. What now?
There will be limited access to study rooms during the first part of Phase 2. However, you can book a study room online one week in advance. There is new additional seating on the second floor, too.
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UPCOMING TEEN PROGRAMS
TEEN DIY: SPOOKY APOTHECARY DÉCOR - 12-19 YEARS
Tuesday, Oct. 10 • 6-7 p.m. • Central Workshop
ONLINE PROGRAM: TEEN CHESS TOURNAMENT – 12-19 YEARS
Wednesdays, Oct. 11, 18, 25 & Nov. 1 • 4-5 p.m. • Online
HOW TO COMPLETE A COLLEGE APPLICATION - WITH THOMAS JAWORSKI – TEENS AND ADULTS
Wednesday, Oct. 11 • 6-7 p.m.
Online
TWEEN/TEEN ESCAPE ROOM: JURASSIC PARK - 11-15 YEARS
Friday, Oct. 13 • 4:30-5:30 p.m. • Central Youth Program Room
CREATE & CHILL WITH JESS: SHADOW BOX - 12-19 YEARS
Monday, Oct. 16 • 4:30-5:30 p.m.
TEEN VOLUNTEER HOURS - HOFFMAN ESTATES - GRADES: 9-12
Wednesday, Oct. 18 • 5-7 p.m. • Hoffman Estates Branch Meeting Room
TEEN RECORD LABEL PROJECT - 12-19 YEARS
Thursdays, Oct. 19 & Nov. 2 • 6-7 p.m. • Central Youth Program Room
Saturdays, Oct. 21 & Nov. 4• 9:30-11 a.m. • Central Youth Program Room
3D DESIGN & PRINT - 12-19 YEARS
Monday, Oct. 23 • 6-7 p.m. • Central Youth Program Room
BOOKS & BITES: SCARY STORIES TO TELL IN THE DARK - 12-19 YEARS
Tuesday, Oct. 24 • 6-7 p.m. • Central Youth Craft Room
TEEN VOLUNTEER HOURS - GRADES: 9-12
Saturday, Oct. 28 • 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. • Central Youth Program Room
ARDUINO BASICS - 12-19 YEARS
Monday, Oct. 30 • 6-7 p.m. • Central Youth Program Room
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GET TO KNOW YOUR TEEN STAFF
What is a unique fact about yourself?
How long have you been working at the Schaumburg Library? In the teen department?
I have worked at Schaumburg Library for ten years, and I have been working in Teen for seven years.
What is your favorite book and/ or game to recommend?
I have a few favorites:
Favorite Teen Book: Life As We Knew It by Susan Beth Pfeffer – A science-fiction/ dystopian novel that is told through journal entries as a teen struggles to hold onto hope when a meteor knocks the moon closer to earth and turns her world upside down.
Favorite Adult Book Series: Mercy Thompson Series by Patricia Briggs – Mercy Thompson is a shapeshifter who is raised by werewolves. Need I say more?
What are some hobbies/ activities you enjoy outside of work?
I really enjoy spending time gardening, walking my dog, Duncan, and traveling!
I trained dogs for 20 years. I competed with my dogs in AKC registered events in Obedience, where a dog and handler are judged as a team, starting with a perfect score and deductions taken off for certain infractions. I was fortunate enough to put titles on all three of my dogs - two of them an OTCh, Obedience Trial Champions!
What is a service within the Library that you want more teens to know about?
I wish more teens knew about the free online learning services available to them through the Library: free online tutoring with Brainfuse HelpNow; learn technology and career skills with LinkedIn Learning; enroll in 6-week courses led by subject experts with Gale Courses; and take lessons in more than 70 different languages with Mango Languages.
Read next month’s newsletter to meet another member of the Schaumburg Library Teen Staff!
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Susan (she/her) Teen Information Desk Assistant