Teens Events

Upcycled Fashion

Monday, August 19, 2019 -

6:00pm to 8:00pm

Get ready for the school year with a new upcycled wardrobe. Some materials will be provided, but please bring items you are willing to be altered.
Sewing machines will be provided; for additional assistance attend our Sewing Machine Basics class on July 30 and 31.

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Teens

Upcycled Fashion

Tuesday, August 20, 2019 -

6:00pm to 8:00pm

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Teens

Teen Gaming

Wednesday, August 21, 2019 -

6:00pm to 8:00pm

Stop by the Teenspace to play some Super Smash Bros Ultimate or Mario Kart 8.

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Teens

Anime Club

Tuesday, August 27, 2019 -

6:00pm to 8:45pm

Join us on the last Tuesday of every month for Anime Club. Do you prefer Subbed or Dubbed? Are you a fan of Shojo or Shonen? Are you up to the latest episode of My Hero Academia, or are you more of a fan of classics like Initial D?

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Teens

Loop Knit Scarves

Tuesday, September 3, 2019 -

6:00pm to 8:30pm

To prepare ourselves for the upcoming winter, were going to teach you how to make a scarf with absolutely no hooks or needles!
Learn how to make an easy present for friends, family, or yourself!

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Teens

Teen Gaming

Wednesday, September 4, 2019 -

6:00pm to 8:00pm

Stop by the Teenspace to play some Super Smash Bros Ultimate or Mario Kart 8.

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Teens

Practice ACT Test

Saturday, September 7, 2019 -

9:30am to 1:00pm

Find out what test day will really be like by taking a proctored practice exam. Bring a calculator and a snack for the break.

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Teens

Financial Aid Presentation

Wednesday, September 11, 2019 -

7:00pm to 8:00pm

A representative from the Illinois Student Assistance Commission will outline the financial aid process and provide insight on ways to maximize access to financial aid to help pay for college.

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Teens

Adults

Let's Print 3D! An Intro to Tinkercad

Wednesday, September 18, 2019 -

6:30pm to 8:30pm

Learn how to create basic 3D designs in Tinkercad that you can send to our 3D printer.

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Teens

Anime Club

Tuesday, September 24, 2019 -

6:00pm to 8:30pm

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Teens

Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? (Saving & Investing)

Tuesday, September 24, 2019 -

7:00pm to 8:30pm

Planning and making sound financial decisions over an extended period of time can make for a comfortable
stress free lifestyle. During this Intersession we will touch on the basics of saving, investing, compounding, stocks,
bonds, retirement account options, use of credit, mortgage application, and much much more.

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Teens

Adults

Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? (Saving & Investing)

Wednesday, September 25, 2019 -

7:00pm to 8:30pm

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Teens

Adults

Harry Potter Club

Thursday, September 26, 2019 -

4:00pm to 4:45pm

Grades 4-8
Join the club for all things Harry Potter. Registration required.

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Children

Teens

A Parent's Guide on How to Pay for College

Wednesday, October 2, 2019 -

7:00pm to 8:15pm

Dont miss the opportunity to learn new tools available to families for planning, saving, or paying for collegestrategies that can save you thousands of dollars while also optimizing admissions and scholarship opportunities. Includes new material about recent changes in tax and financial aid policies affecting higher education. Both parents are encouraged to attend.

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Teens

Adults

Geek Talk Post Premiere: Joker

Wednesday, October 9, 2019 -

7:00pm to 8:00pm

Need to rant about the film? Gotta let loose about X-Men Dark Phoenix, or trade theories about Star Wars Rise of Skywalker? Want the inside scoop on trending videogames and graphic novels? This is your place to talk, laugh, or be annoyed. Get some snacks and get your nerd on.
Joker premiere October 4th
Can't make it (or just want more Geek Talk)? Glen Ellyn Public Library will be hosting the event on October 8th at 3:30pm.

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Teens

Meditation Workshop

Wednesday, October 9, 2019 -

7:30pm to 8:30pm

Chopra Center certified instructor Stephanie Frantz teaches you a simple mindfulness meditation technique and a breathing exercise to relax, reduce stress, and increase your overall sense of wellbeing.

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Adults

Teens

Sharpie Mugs

Tuesday, October 15, 2019 -

6:30pm to 8:30pm

Getting ready for the cold or for Spooky Times, come in and decorate a mug that you can use yourself or gift to another.

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Teens

Teen Gaming

Wednesday, October 16, 2019 -

6:00pm to 8:00pm

Stop by the Teenspace to play some Super Smash Bros Ultimate or Mario Kart 8.

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Teens

Anime Club

Tuesday, October 29, 2019 -

6:00pm to 8:30pm

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Teens

Teen Gaming

Wednesday, October 30, 2019 -

6:00pm to 8:00pm

Stop by the Teenspace to play some Super Smash Bros Ultimate or Mario Kart 8.

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Teens

NaNoWriMo Write-in

Wednesday, November 13, 2019 -

5:00pm to 8:30pm

November is National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo)! Drop-in, bring your laptop (or check one out at the Tech Center) and get ready to write. Coffee will be provided.

NaNoWriMo = National Novel Writing Month

Visit nanowrimo.org or naperwrimo.org for more information.

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Adults

Teens

Gaming Tournament

Wednesday, November 13, 2019 -

5:30pm to 8:30pm

Test your skills at our Super Smash Bros Ultimate tournament! Please bring your own controllers, if possible.

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Teens

Practice SAT Test

Saturday, November 16, 2019 -

9:30am to 1:00pm

Find out what test day will really be like by taking a proctored practice exam. Bring a calculator and a snack for the break.

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Teens

Harry Potter Club

Thursday, November 21, 2019 -

4:00pm to 4:45pm

Grades 4-8
Join the club for all things Harry Potter. Registration required.

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Children

Teens

DIY TARDIS Tee

Saturday, November 23, 2019 -

2:00pm to 4:30pm

In celebration of Whovians and the celebration of the first episode ever released back in 1963 (its been 56 years!), well be making a TARDIS t-shirt. Well provide the supplies, but please bring your own shirt!

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Teens