Teen Services
Teen Programs

TEEN PROGRAMS

Midewin Cow Watching, Oct 13, 6pm at Fossil Ridge Library
Learn about Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie's past, present and future. Formerly the Joliet Army Ammunition Plant, now a national treasure, Midewin is right in your backyard. Follow up this lecture by coming to the Midewin Welcome Center (30239 S. State Route 53, Wilmington) at 10:00am, Oct. 16 to the What's With the Cows program to discover how cattle help restore the prairie. You will learn about the various breeds and do some up close and personal "cow watching."

Teen Read Week Oct. 17-23

Midewin's Halloween Bunkers, Oct. 26, 6pm at Fossil Ridge Library
Follow up this lecture by coming to the Midewin Welcome Center at 4:30pm, Oct. 30 to Trick-or-Treat Bunker Style! You will be lead to a bunker field, created in 1940, where at each bunker you will be greeted by a character from Midewin's past, present or future, who will share with you a memorable story or lesson (and a treat!).

Customized Layered Boxes, Monday, Nov. 1, 6pm
Join us as Denise Kasher of Designs By Denise teaches us how to make customizable layered boxes. Registration required and seating is limited. A $7.50 supply fee must be paid at time of registration. See display at library.

Layered Wood Scenes, Tuesday, Nov. 16, 6pm
Join us as Denise Kasher of Designs By Denise teaches us how to make unique layered wood scenes. Registration required and seating is limited. A $7.50 supply fee must be paid at time of registration. See display at library.

Ivy Bowl Snowman, Tuesday, Nov. 30, 6pm
Instructor Pat Childs will show us how to make a charming ivy bowl snowman. Registration required and seating is limited. A $5 supply fee must be paid at time of registration. See display at library.

Uber Cool Gingerbread House Demonstration, Wednesday Dec. 8, 6pm
Back by popular demand, Chef Michael Niksic will show you great building secrets to put together your own masterpiece. Easy to learn ideas, recipes, sources for supplies, handling instructions, and much more! One lucky patron will receive a gingerbread house at the end of the festivities. Registration required.


TEEN LINKS

Young Adult Library Services Association

Abraham Lincoln Award