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Programs & Clubs for Teens

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Special Events

These special events are perfect for teens age 13 and up. They are completely free and full of fun.

Taylor Swift Friendship BracelEts

Dates  Friday, March 1
Time  1:00-4:45 p.m.

Details  Calling all Swifties! Adults and teens 13+ are invited to drop-in at Readers Services and make a Taylor Swift themed friendship bracelet! To make a bracelet check out 1 book or 1 CD. Don't miss out on theis fun drop-in craft. No registration necessary.

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Free Comic Book Day

Dates  Saturday, May 4
Time  10:30 a.m.

Details  Description.

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Summer Reading Kickoff: Adventure Awaits!

Dates  Thursday, May 30
Time  6:30 p.m.

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Reading Challenges

Get ready to read and win. Reading challenges are open to readers in 9th grade and up. Any reader from PreK to 8th grade can join Youth Reading Challenges. 

Summer Reading Challenge 2024

Dates  June 1 - August 15

Details  Adventure Is Out There for teens who love to read. You are invited to join our summer adventure reading team. Don't miss out on the summer fun.

Stop at the Readers Advisory starting June 1 to register.

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My Year of Truely Great Reads

Dates  September 1, 2023 - August 31, 2024

Details  Calling ALL readers! Join us for a new reading challenge. It's an easy, enriching and self-paced reading program that will take you through the non-fiction stacks. Whether you read fiction or nonfiction, no worries! There are great non-fiction books that read just like your favorite novel!

Stop at the Reference Desk to register.

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Teen Crafts

New seasonal craft kits are available every month for Rolling Meadows residents ages 13+. Pick up at the Welcome Desk beginning the first of every month.

The crafts can be enjoyed at home or in our new Teen Creative Space. You’ll find directions, resources, and basic materials in each kit. Advanced crafters are encouraged to use materials they have at home to take them even further.

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Creative Coloring Club

Color away your stress and anxiety at our monthly in-person coloring club. For adult and teen colorers age 14 and up. Can’t join us? A limited supply of take-home coloring packets are available.

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Submit a Program Request

If you have program ideas you would like to share, fill out the form below. The library will often plans programming more than 3 months in advance. Keep this in mind if you are suggesting seasonal programs.

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