Online Book Discussion for Teens
January 1-31
Teens can participate in this month-long, online book discussion available at any time of day from anywhere of the novel: Divergent by Veronica Roth. In the future, society is divided into factions and each thinks their virtue is best. Beatrice Prior is all or none of the above, she is Divergent. Join us in discussing this thrilling and daring tale of adventure, rebellion and romance.
To join email teenreads@lcplin.org. Call 219-838-2825, Ext. 555 for more information.
Cedar Lake – The Cedar Lake Branch Library, 10010 W. 133rd Avenue, is offering the following programs for teens.
Registration required for all programs: visit www.lcplin.org/branches/cl.htm or call 374-7121.
Teens Snack & Plan
Monday, January 5
4 p.m.
Members of T A B, Teen Advisory Board, and those wishing to join (11 and older) will have fun while earning volunteer hours. Eat, play games, plan programs for teens and younger kids.
Crochet @ Your Library
Monday, January 5
7 p.m.
Teens are invited to learn beginning stitches while working on a simple project. Bring a skein of 100% cotton yarn and a size H crochet hook.
Crafting Mania
Tues. & Wed., Jan. 13, 14 & 20
4 p.m.
Teens create art on a t-shirt using paints, pens, tie dye, stencils and more. All materials and snacks provided.
Sensational Science
Thursday, January 15
4 p.m.
Open to anyone in middle or high school as presented in collaboration with Boy Scouts of America to promote STEM, teens can experiment, plan, build, and compute. Please be sure to register for this sensational program.
Teen GameFest
Wednesday, January 28
3-5 p.m.
Teens, 11 and older, play games of choice including PlayStation & Wii. Compete in tournaments for prizes. Snacks provided.
Schererville: The Dyer-Schererville Branch Library, 1001 Lincoln Highway (US 30), is offering the following programs for teens.
Registration required for all programs: visit www.lcplin.org/branches/ds.htm or call 322-4731.
Teen Advisory Board
Wednesday, January 14
6:30 p.m.
Teens (11-18) are welcome to share in a snack and help us think ahead to the summer reading program. Registration is not required.
Griffith: The Griffith-Calumet Branch Library, 1215 E. 45th Avenue, is offering the following programs for teens.
Registration required for all programs: visit www.lcplin.org/branches/gr.htm or call 838-2825.
T.A.B. Meeting
Monday, January 5
3:45 p.m.
Teens are invited to join our Teen Advisory Board (TAB). Enjoy planning teen programs with your peers while earning volunteer hours. Snacks provided. Registration is not required.
Cool Science Tricks & Equipment
Wednesday, January 14
3:45 p.m. - 5:15
Teens (6th-12th grades) have fun learning the craziness of science by completing fun experiments.
Graphic Novel Book Club
Thursday, January 22
5:30 p.m.
Teen fans of graphic novels are welcome to join in a discussion of Alice in the Country of Clover: Cheshire Cat Waltz by Rose Quinn.
Teen Knitting Group
Saturday, January 24
11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Teens will learn how to get started on making a comfy scarf. Please bring size 13in/9mm knitting needles and same sized yarn. Hot cocoa and cookies served.
Teen Movie & Popcorn
Saturday, January 31
1 p.m.
View this theatrical presentation of a vengeful fairy driven to curse an infant princess, only to discover that the child may be the one person who can restore peach to a troubled land. Rated PG, run time 97 minutes; popcorn provided.
Highland: The Highland Branch Library, 2841 Jewett Street, is offering the following programs for teens.
Registration required for all programs: visit www.lcplin.org/branches/hi.htm or call 838-2394.
Teen Book Discussion
Wednesday, January 7
3:45 p.m.
Cinder by Marissa Meyer is a futuristic twist on the classic Cinderella, replacing the mice and glass slipper with snarky androids and mechanical feet. Registration is not required.
Pokemon Trading Card Game Night for Teens
Monday, January 12
6 p.m.
Prove who is the best Trainer by sending your Pokemon into battle! Open to experienced players and those interested in learning the game (11-17), but you must bring your own deck to play. Registration is not required.
Teen Anime Club
Tuesday, January 13
6-7:30 p.m.
In this month's popular anime series (rated TV-13) Sakura Kinomoto's life is changed forever when she is chosen to be the master of the Clow Cards. Registration is not required.
Teen Advisory Board
Wednesday, January 21
3:45 p.m.
Snacks will be served and plans will be made by teens for upcoming projects. Bring your ideas and be prepared for a fun time. New officers will be elected, so be sure to come if you want your candidate to win. Registration is not required.
Hobart: The Hobart Branch Library, 100 Main Street, is offering the following programs for teens.
Registration required for all programs: visit www.lcplin.org/branches/ho.htm or call 942-2243.
Teen Advisory Board
Monday, January 19
3-4:30 p.m.
Teens and 'tweens (ages 12 and up) are invited to join the Teen Advisory Board to make plans for future programs, talk about books they have read, and earn volunteer hours. Snacks served.
Lake Station: The Lake Station-New Chicago Branch Library, 2007 Central Avenue, is offering the following programs for teens.
Registration required for all programs: visit www.lcplin.org/branches/lsnc.htm or call 962-2409.
Teen Gaming
Tuesday, January 20
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Teens and 'tweens (grades 4 to 12) will play video games on the Wii, as well as board games. Snacks provided. Registration is not required.
St. John: The St. John branch of the Lake County Public Library, 9540 Wicker Avenue, is offering the following programs for teens.
Registration required for all programs: visit www.lcplin.org/branches/sj.htm or call 365-5379
CD Weaving
Thursday, January 15
6:30 p.m.
Teens (6th - 12th grade) will learn how to make an awesome woven artwork by weaving yarn around a compact disk.
Teen Anime Club
Monday, January 19
4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Are you a fan of Anime or Manga? Teens (6th - 12th grade) will watch the first three episodes of an Anime about the year 2022 when a next-generation game known as 'Nerve Gear' has been developed to make full dives into a virtual dimension.