Young Adult Spring Programs

Late Night Finals

June 1, 2, 3

Open until 10:00 p.m Serving food and coffee to high school students studying for finals
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Summer YA Programs 2010

June

READ RECYLE REUSE

June 2 - August 17
Challenge Yourself this Summer with Reading
Win a PJ’s Camera, Homecoming Basket gift basket, Sport Baskets, Free Pizzas, Movies, Books , cupcakes, cookies and more.

Prairie Trail Storytelling Camp

Monday, June 14 - Friday, June 18, 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Storytelling Camp for 6th through 8th grade students conducted by professional storyteller Marie Ringenberg. Participants bring a lunch. Snack is provided. Participants will perform their stories on Monday, June 21. Register to attend.

Book Buddies

Middle School and High School Book Buddies meet weekly with Younger Buddies at the library to read. Sign up to be an older Book Buddy or a Younger Book Buddy, 4 years to 5th grade. Summer Session: June 21 – August 13, 2009 Orientation June 15 @ 3:00 or June 16 @ 10:00.

Poetry Slam June 19 2:30 -3:30

Watch –Listen—Perform
Poetry & Performance Slam for Glen Ellyn
Bring your poems, prose, paintings, music to open mic at the Glen Ellyn Public Library Teen Scene
An opportunity to express yourself in a variety of forms and styles. Come get inspired – hear poetry & prose
Event is open to ages 13 to 19 year olds. Participate or come and enjoy the show.

GAME DAY June 22 12:00 – 3:00

Pizza served
Video games, board games, and card games. Sign up to volunteer your gaming expertise or just come and compete or find out what gaming is all about. Middle School and High School

JULY

Reuse, Recycle Art Day in the Teen Scene Room

Make a cork board out of wine cork Teen Scene Room July 13
2:30 – 3:30

Get Set for College Week

July 17 – July 22
PSAT Practice Exam July 17 9:30-1:30

10 Questions ACT Challenge July 19 1:00 – 2:00
2:00-2:30 Pizza served
SAT vs. ACT which test should you take? Compare the differences and see which one is right for you. July 19 2:30-3:30

ACT Practice Exam July 20 11:00 – 3:00

Essay Writing Workshop July 21 1:00-2:00
2:00-2:30 Pizza served
Accepted: Getting into your first choice school July 21 2:30 -3:30

SAT Practice Exam Thursday July 22 3:30 -&:30 P.M.

Registration required for all high school students

August 2010

Middle School Book Talk

August 18 4:00-5:00 Last chance to enjoy all those summer reading books before school starts. Come share your favorite books with other readers. Video tape your reviews and see yourself on our website. Pizza served

The Slight Edge

August 19 2:00-3:00 what they don't teach you in high school. Middle School students, Pack your back pack for success
Free Workshop for teens on personal development, making decisions to give you an advantage in life. Applicable for college bound students, athletes, rock stars, anyone who wants to succeed in life! We will serve pizza.

High School Summer Reading Review

August 19 4:00-5:00 Come discuss summer reading books. Find out what other students read over the summer and share ideas for class assignments. Pizza served

SUMMER VOLUNTEERS Taking applications for Middle School and High School volunteers June 1 2010.

TEEN BOARD Sign UP 7th – 12th graders come in to sign up or call Allison Harrell@ 630-790-6748