Teens

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Services for Teens

Teens of all ages can find books, movies and video games to check out and spaces to do homework or hang out with friends in addition to a variety of programs provided each month.

Events for Teens

Board Game & Puzzle Extravaganza (Drop-In, In-Person)

2:00pm - 4:00pm
High School, Adults, Family
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: High School, Adults, Family
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Looking for a fun and relaxing way to spend your afternoon? Whether you're a seasoned strategist or just looking for a casual game, we have something for everyone!

Take & Make: Glass Gem Magnets (High School)

All Day
High School
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: High School
Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take
Event Details:

Request a kit starting January 2 by calling Adult Services at (630) 344-6123, emailing cstream@cslibrary.org, or chatting with us at https://www.cslibrary.org/contact.

Homeschool Hangout: Pointillism and Georges Seurat (In-Person)

11:00am - 12:00pm
Kids, Middle School, Everyone
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Middle School, Everyone
Program Type: Crafts, Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Get together to meet other home-schooling families in the community, learn about how the Library can support you, and do some fun activities.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Board Game & Puzzle Extravaganza (Drop-In, In-Person)

2:00pm - 4:00pm
High School, Adults, Family
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: High School, Adults, Family
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Looking for a fun and relaxing way to spend your afternoon? Whether you're a seasoned strategist or just looking for a casual game, we have something for everyone!

Volunteer Craft Kit for Teens

All Day
Teens
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Outreach, Passive Program
Event Details:

Get creative and give back to the community! Pick up a Volunteer Craft Kit starting on the first Monday of each month. Complete the crafts and return the kit by the end of the month to receive one hour of community service credit.

S.S.U. Pop-up (Bi-lingual)

10:00am - 12:00pm
Kids, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Study Room B
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

Drop-in and meet your local social worker and connect with services that meet your needs. Learn what is available to residents.

Accessorize A Vision Board (In-Person)

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teens, Middle School, High School
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Crafts, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Come plan your new goals for 2025 and beyond. Learn how to plan your future and discover unique images to represent your goals, cut and paste them to your board, and add a little bling!

Grades 6-12
 

Chess Club (In-Person)

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids, Elementary School, Middle School, Everyone
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School, Middle School, Everyone
Program Type: Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Join us for a one-hour session of open play chess in the Community Room. All skill levels are welcome to play. There will be no formal instruction given, but Mr. Steve will be on hand to answer any chess related questions.

Resources for Teens

Academic Search Complete

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Comprehensive, multi-disciplinary resource of scholarly research. Coverage on a wide range of topics. Includes peer-reviewed full text resources for subjects such as adult education, higher education, public health, and more.

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Biography Reference Center

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More than 390,000 biographies. Includes complete full text run of Biography Today and Biography Magazine as well as thousands of narrative biographies.

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Consumer Health Complete

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Research health topics on aging, cancer, diabetes, drugs and alcohol, fitness, nutrition and more. Includes teen health topics for teens and parents.

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