Teen Health and Wellness Information Session: Consent and Reproductive Health Tuesday February 20th @ 7pm What is family planning? How is it related to sexual and reproductive health? What are the forms of birth control that are available? What is safe sex? What is consent? What sets apart healthy relationships […]
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Love Stinks! Party Wednesday February 14th @ 7pm Join us for an anti-Valentine’s Day bash! We’ll be eating yummy food, playing party games, listening to heartbreaking music, and more! All planned by our teen volunteers. Chocolate Candy Making Workshop Thursday February 15th @ 7pm Come learn to make […]
In honor of Black History Month, we’ll be highlighting YA books by authors of color all month long in the Teen Room! Below is a brief list of recommended titles. And be sure to click the link for a more complete list of YA authors of color. Long […]
After Hours Game Night! (Branch Location) Friday February 9th @ 7pm The Franklin Park Branch will be open after hours for a fun night of games! Bring a friend and try some unique board games. This program is open teens, ages 12 and up, to adults. Our Franklin Park Branch […]
With the Netflix series available to stream right now I can think of few better choices for this week’s staff pick than Richard K. Morgan’s Altered Carbon. Set in a distant future where human consciousness can be uploaded, stored, and moved to new bodies Altered Carbon is a cyberpunk noir […]
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide will be providing Free In-Person Tax Preparation to individuals at the library during the months of February, March & April. The program is open to taxpayers of all ages. AARP membership is not required. Volunteers are trained and IRS-certified every year. Assistance is by appointment only. The […]
Chill out and Read… Teen Winter Reading will run from January 10th to March 10th. To enter: Read a book. Fill out a raffle ticket in the teen room. Drop raffle ticket into raffle bucket. Each book you read is a chance to win! Prizes include: Grand Prize: […]
Check out these spectacular titles from immigrant authors! For more great options visit our Reference Desk today and we can hook you up with your next great read!
Learn to make Fondant Cupcake Decorations Thursday January 25th @ 7pm Learn to make basic (and cute!) fondant objects and critters used to decorate cupcakes. All baking skill levels welcome. Experienced teen volunteers will be there to assist those new to fondant and cupcake decorating. Raspberry Pi Basics […]
This month we’re fighting fire with fire! Fight the Winter Blues by reading one of the many blue books on display in the Teen Room. Below is a small selection of titles to get you started. Paper Hearts by Meg Wiviott An act of defiance. A statement of hope. […]