Teens

Meet up or try something new.

For in-person programs, safety precautions in place according to current, local mitigation guidelines.

NaNoWriMo Celebration

Wednesday, December 1, 6–7 p.m. / Zoom

NaNoWriMo writers celebrate the end of another November of writing. Grades 7–12.

Friday Flicks

Fridays, December 3, 10, 17, 6–8 p.m. / Hub

Drop in, hang out and watch a movie on our big screen.

Teen Advisory Board

Sunday, December 5, 1–2:30 p.m. / Hub

Teen Advisory Board (TAB) is a high school volunteer group that involves service projects, making your voice heard at the library and having fun. Plan and prepare this year’s projects while earning service hours. Fill out an application to join TAB at ahml.info/teens/volunteer before attending your first meeting. Email teens@ahml.info with questions. For high school students only.

WHERE WE ARE

WHERE WE’VE BEEN

CALCULUS

Saturday, December 11, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Sunday, December 12, noon–6 p.m. Monday, December 13 through Thursday, December 16, noon–9 p.m. Hub and Cardinal Room Drop by to study for your final exams and we’ll provide supplies, study fuel, laptops, a relaxation station and study areas to help you prepare.

Teen Meditation and Stress Relief

Tuesday, December 14, 4:30–5:30 p.m. / Cardinal Room

Tuesday, December 7, 5–6 p.m. / Hub

Drop by the Hub to meet with a representative from the Illinois Student Assistance Commission to get one-on-one help and tips on every step of the college application process.

Homework Helpers & Book Buddies

Wednesday, December 8, 6–8 p.m. / Kids’ World

Teen Homework Helpers and Book Buddies are available in Kids’ World to assist with completing homework assignments or practicing reading, study, or language skills for 30-minute sessions. Receive homework help from a peer helper in-person. For kids, tweens and teens.

MARVEL MOVIE MARATHON

December 21–23 / Hub We’re binging the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Infinity Saga movies all week long! Join us each day for new movies and a different superhero-themed craft.

Tuesday, December 21 noon–3 p.m. THE AVENGERS Rated PG-13; 2h 23m 3–6 p.m. AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON Rated PG-13; 2h 21m

Wednesday, December 22 noon–3 p.m. CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR Rated PG-13; 2h 28m 3–6 p.m. THOR: RAGNAROK Rated PG-13; 2h 10m

Thursday, December 23 noon–3 p.m. AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR Rated PG-13; 2h 29m 3–6 p.m. AVENGERS: ENDGAME Rated PG-13; 3h 2m

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THURSDAY

Thursday, December 30, 2–4 p.m. / Hub Relive your youth! We’ll create using Spirograph, Rainbow Looms and Shrinky Dinks, play classic childhood games like Pictionary and Heads Up, Seven Up! and even watch some classic cartoons (Doc McStuffins, anyone?).