Teen Events

Winter 2011-2012 High School Events

Teen Advisory Board meeting
December 6 7:00 to 8:00pm
We’ll meet in the teen room at 7 pm to discuss upcoming events, book talks and more. Pizza will be served.

ACT and Sat Preparation Course.
December 13 4:00 to 5:00.
Are you preparing for the SATs or ACTs? Get an introduction to GEPL’s Learning Express Library, a test preparation course that will help you pass important college entrance exams. Laptops will be available..

Finals Week
Late Night Study at the Library
January 10, 11, 12 5:00 to 10:00
High School Students, change up your finals study routine! Come to the library during finals week to study and enjoy coffee and pizza.

Cooking Class
January 24 4:00 – 5:30 pm.
Join us for a hands on cooking class led by professional chefs. Come prepared to make and eat homemade pizza this month.

ACT Practice Exam
February 5 1:00 to 5:00 pm.
Join us for an ACT Practice exam presented by Kaplan. Please bring two number 2 pencils, snack and calculator. Calculators will be permitted from the list at actstudent.org

ACT & SAT Test Strategies Workshop
February 16 6:00-8:30 pm
Attend this free seminar to discover the role of ACT & Sat in college admissions, how to raise your score, and get tips on how to excel on test day.

High school Young Adult Book Discussion
February 27 7:00 to 8:00 pm.
Come to the downtown Glen Ellyn Starbucks to discuss Divergent by Veronica Roth.
Books available at the Glen Ellyn Public Library.

Career Fair
Februrary 28 7:00pm to 8:30 pm.
Today’s students must go to college with purpose and a plan. This workshop will present information for parents and high school students that can improve major and career decision-making while saving on college expenses.
Presented by Career Vision

Fall YA High School Programs

ACT Practice Exam
October 2 1:30-5:00 pm
Join us for an ACT Practice exam by Kaplan. Please bring two number 2 pencils, snack and calculator. Calculators permitted from the list at actstudent.org.

Teen Advisory Board Meeting
October 3 7:00-8:00 pm
Help GEPL and eat free food. The Teen Advisory Board gives you the opportunity to help us decide what GEPL progams, technology and services to offer. Applications to be a part of the Board are available in the Teen Room, in the GEPL Teens Facebook Group, and at gepl.org.

ACT & SAT Test Strategies Workshop
November 15 Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Attend this free seminar to discover the role of ACT & SAT in college admissions, how to raise your score, and get tips on how to excel on test day.

Summer YA High School Programs

Late Night Study Thursday June 2 4:00 p.m 10:00 p.m
Sunday June 5 1:00-7:00 pm. Drinks and Snacks served

New Japanese Popular Culture Club. Come for manga discussion, anime viewing, and fun with Japanese Street Fashion . Lead by ElleJay, a LIS grad student
Last meeting July 12, 2011 from 7:00 to 8:00 pm

Cook’n tapas cuisine at the Library June 21 from 2:00 to 3:30
hands on cooking and fun recipes for high school teens 9th- 12th

College Week ACT June 21, 3:30 to 7:30; SAT June 23, 3:30 to 8:00;
Accepted: Getting into Your Top Choice School seminar July 22, 11:00-12:30 with 30 minute pizza break
ACT/SAT Test Strategies and Results session June 30, 5:30-7:00

Summer Reading for high school students begins June 1 through August 14.
Great rewards and grand prize drawing at the end of the summer. Sign up and receive a free gift.

Summer Reading books available for Glenbard South, West and Benet Academy,
 
 
 
 
 
 
2011 Spring Programs

March 3, 24 April 14, May 12, 2011 Teen Gaming Competition
Age Group(s): middle school
Time 4pm -6pm
Location: Teen Scene Room
Come to the Library after school to compete with other teens. You can even bring your own game. Winners receive Gameworks gift certificates and all players get pizza.

March 6-12 TeenTech Week
Age Group(s): young adult
All Day
MIX AND MASH at the Library with unique online tools. Develop and Compete with other teen with your online project. Prizes will be awarded for the best project.

March 7, 2011 Career Fair on Computer Technology and Education Opportunities
Age Group(s): young adult
Time: 7:00pm- 8:30 pm
Location: Meeting Room A&B
Joe Halter will host a presentation on technology
careers and education opportunities in the area
for interested students, and people contemplating
a career change. Joe teaches A+ PC certification
and Cisco CCNA networking certification courses
at College of Dupage.

March 15, 2011"Escape To Gain Safety" led by Pete Juska
Age Group Young adult
Time: 7:00-8:00
Location: “Escape to gain safety” is designed to deliver the most effective and efficient self defense information and tools for women in our world today. Come join us for this fun and exciting learning opportunity that will empower YOU! Dress comfortable and bring a friend. See you there. Ladies only!!!

April 13 and May 17 Cook’n at the Library
Age group: YA
Time: 4:00-5:00
Location: Kitchen
Make it and eat it too!
Hands on classes led by professional chefs.

April 17, 2011 ACT Practice Test by Kaplan
Age Group(s): high school
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Practice ACT practice exam by Kaplan.
Meeting Room A&B

April 26, 2011 ACT Results and Review by Kaplan
Age Group(s): high school
6:00 pm-7:00 pm
Get results for ACT Practice test. Review and learn how to improve score by Kaplan instructor.
Teen Scene Room

May 31, June 1, June 2 Late Night Finals
High School
4:00pm-10-00pm
Open late from 9:00 to 10:0 to students only
Coffee and Snacks served

April 11, 2011
College Admissions Bootcamp

6:30-7:00
take the stress out
of the college process. This camp will put families in the driver's seat for college admissions. Topics covered:
Understanding the admission process, finding the right fit for your student, what colleges want, selectivity vs. value
what colleges say publicly and do privately, paths of least resistance, how to use extracurriculars and essays to open doors, advanced placement, scholarships and how to qualify.

Location: Meeting Room A&B
Presenter: Mike Kennedy with the The Kennedy Consulting Group

Winter programming for young adults 2010

Tracey of Bells and Whistles offers Snackery Treats to Make & Eat. Middle and High School students
December 8, 4:30 -5:30
January 19, 4:30 -5:30
February 9, 4:30-5:30

Gifts to Give. Designer, Ruth Tyson, will teach us how to make GUYS and GIRLS leather or beaded bracelets. Middle school and high school students
December 15, 2010 at 4:30. Teen Scene Room
Teen Gaming
December 9 , December 30, & February 10 from 4:00 to 6:00
Middle school and high school students Teen Scene Room

One Book One Glenbard discusses Chasing Lincoln’s Killer by James Swanson.
Book discussion for middle school and high school February 9, 2010 6:30-7:30.

Guitar Lessons Beginning Guitar Lessons with Librarian Phil Spirito December 3 & 7 from 4:00 to 5:00.

Teen Board Meetings to be announced

ACT practice exam January 30, 2010 1:00 to 5:00 in meeting rooms A&B
High School Students

SAT practice exam February 6 1:00 to 5:00 in meeting rooms A&B
High School Students
Results & review for ACT February 8 at 6:30
Results & Review for SAT February 24 at 6:30

What’s On Your Plate? Chipotles is offering a free screening of “What's On Your Plate” and free Chipotles while you watch the movie. It documents the journey of two young girls, as they try to get the answers to where their food comes from.
Middle school students welcome. Check out this website to see more.
Meeting Rooms A&B
http://www.whatsonyourplateproject.org/

Finals Week January 11, 12, 13. Serving between 4:00 and 10:00. Open late to high school students. Food and coffee served.

Feeding your hunger for the Hunger Games trilogy
Book discussion on February 10 at 6:30 in Teen Scene Room
Snacks served
Middle School and High School students

Fall programming for young adults 2010

September 22, October 13, and November 10
"Snackery Treats to Make and Eat" by Bells and Whistles
4:00-5:00 PM
Learn how to make Panini sandwiches, appetizers and desserts. Offered to middle and high school students.

September 15, 2010
"What's On Your Plate"
4:00- 6:00
Chipotles is offering a free screening of "What’s On Your Plate" and free Chipotles while you watch the movie. It documents the journey of two young girls, as they try to get the answers to where their food comes from. Check out this website to see more.
http://www.whatsonyourplateproject.org/

September 18 ACT PRACTICE EXAM
9:30–1:30
Register to take the ACT practice exam through Kaplan. Test will be scored and sent to your home.

September 27 2010
TEEN BOARD
7:00-8:00
Volunteer your time on the teen board at the Glen Ellyn Public Library. Plan programs, serve the community and eat pizza. Looks impressive on a college application. Applications available at the 2nd floor reference desk.

Celebrate national gaming day on Thursday November 11 after school. 4:00 – 5:30. Sign up to volunteer your gaming expertise or just come and compete. If new to gaming come and find out what it's all about. Middle School and High School

October 14, 2010 4:00–5:00 Middle school and high school students come and make a cardboard frame to give as a gift or keep for yourself. Bring your favorite snapshot or take a new one at the Library to put in the frame.

November 10, 2010
4:00-5:00
Share your favorite books with other readers. We will video your reviews and show them on our website. Refreshments served No registration required.

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