Tweens

Create and explore.

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

COLORFUL CANVASES

Sunday, February 13, 3–4 p.m. / Zoom Join us as we celebrate Black History Month by exploring the amazing life and work of artist Alma Thomas, who is best known for her exuberant, colorful, abstract paintings. After learning a few unique painting techniques and observing her work, we will create canvas paintings inspired by her designs. Grades 4–6.

Alma Thomas, The Eclipse, 1970

Tween Gaming

Gaming hours begin at the hour listed and end 30 minutes before closing.

Homework Helpers & Book Buddies

Wednesday, February 23, 4–6 p.m.

Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays: noon School Days Off: 11 a.m.

Drop in and play Nintendo Switch, PS4 or Xbox One X. You must have a library card to check out controllers for 30 minutes of gameplay.

Tween DIY Kit: Shrinky Dink Hearts

Starting February 1 / Kids’ World See page 6.

Tween Advisory Group

Friday, February 18, 4:15–5:30 p.m. Hendrickson Room

Help your library and community while making new friends. Join like-minded tweens to work on service projects, plan programs and play games. Grades 4–6.

Create a tiny heart that can be used as a gift for someone you love. Pick up supplies at the Kids’ World Desk or request to pick them up at the drive-up window or bookmobile by contacting kids@ahml.info or 847-392-0100. Grades 4–6.

Game Building with Bloxels

Wednesday, February 23, 4:30–6 p.m.

See Page 8.

Chess Club

Sunday, March 6, 1–2 p.m.