Young Adult Programs
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Most Young Adult programs require registration at least 2 days in advance. Visit lagrangelibrary.organd click on Calendar of Events, call Noël or Jane at the library at 708-352-0576, or email us at ya@lagrangelibrary.org.
ATTENTION BOY SCOUTING FAMILIES Over a year ago, the Library received a very generous donation of over 80 BSA Merit Badge manuals from Larry Regan, a former merit badge counselor. We would like to fill in the missing manuals to create a complete collection! If you have any manuals you’ve “outgrown” and would like donate to the Library’s collection, please contact Noël at zethmayrn@lagrangelibrary.org.
TEEN TUESDAY FILMS
Grab and pillow and a friend and come see a free movie on the big screen!
September 7:It Came From Outer Space (1953) 81 min.
October 5:Poltergeist (1982) 114 min. This presentation will run until 8:55 pm
Free popcorn, drinks, and candy will be served. Don’t forget to register.
November 23: TBA
December 7: TBA
TEEN ADVISORY BOARD
Thursdays, September 9 and October 14, 7-8 pm The La Grange Public Library is seeking teens who love the Library and want to help shape its teen services by forming a Teen Advisory Board. TAB is a forum for teens aged 12 through high school who want to suggest materials that the Library should purchase for teens, such as great books, music and videos. We will meet from September through May on the second Thursday of the month for an hour to discuss books, magazines, teen issues, and programming. Come on out and let your voice be heard!
Tuesdays, September 14 and October 12, 7-8 pm Do you have an inner writer itching to come out? Are you a poet, or are you working on a fantasy or a detective novel? Are you the next Anthony Horowitz or Sarah Dessen? Let’s meet every month to share our work and try fun writing prompts and exercises. Maybe we’ll start a La Grange Library teen ‘zine! Please register for this program.
LEARNING GIZMOS SCIENCE FAIR
PROGRAM
Saturday, September 25, 2-3 pm
In grades 6, 7 or 8 and need some
science fair inspiration? Do you know
the difference between an experiment
and a demonstration? Have you ever made an explosion in a film
canister? Prepare to be informed,
amazed, and maybe get a little bit messy with the Learning Gizmos as they lead
us through a science fair experiment, complete with data gathering and
recording. Learn what your teacher is
looking for – and make your science fair experiment a success! Don’t forget to register.
WHO KILLED THE SOCCER
PLAYER?
Saturday, October 16,
4:45-6:30 pm (after Library closes)
The star of the high school soccer team has been found strangled outside the library! Who would do such a thing? YOU’LL be the detective and you’ll have a chance to play a suspect. Crack the clues and win a prize! This crime is too big for one room, so we’re taking over the Library Lower Level after hours for this interactive mystery. There is ONE catch – to participate, you absolutely MUST REGISTER for this program by October 10. Space is limited to 10.
BABYSITTING CLINIC
Monday, October 18, 4
- 6:30 pm and Monday, October 25, 4 – 5:30 pm
Instructor George Scukanec from the Willowbrook Park District will be your guide through this 4-hour, hands-on clinic, covering baby and child care, first aid, and babysitter training. If you attend both sessions, you will receive your official Babysitting Certification at the end of the second class! Cost: $20.00, payable at registration. Open to ages 11-15. Registration, in-person, is limited to 16 and ends October 11.