Teen Program
Teen Improv Workshop
Calling tweens and teens (5th grade and up) for improvisational drama games! Never acted before but always wanted to try? Or are you a seasoned pro that loves moment-to-moment action? Either way, come join us for fun and games that are sure to test your quick-thinking skills. Warning: hilarity will ensue...
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Gift Wrapping Workshop
Learn creative ways to wrap and embellish your gifts with unusual materials, quirky bows, and clever tags.
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Teen Book Discussion
We're launching a new teen group at the Dole Branch Library. Come discuss "Divergent" Veronica Roth's bestselling dystopian novel set in Chicago of the future. No registration required.
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Lego Club
Join other Lego maniacs and build to your heart's content. We supply plenty of bricks so your kids can have a blast being creative, making structures and creatures of all shapes and sizes. All ages. No registration required.
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Lego Club
Join other Lego maniacs and build to your heart's content. We supply plenty of bricks so your kids can have a blast being creative, making structures and creatures of all shapes and sizes. All ages. No registration required.
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Splatter Art
Create your own splatter art masterpiece! This event will be held outside and is going to be messy. Please wear old clothes you don't mind staining. Event contingent on weather conditions. For ages 9-12. Register in person, online at oppl.org/events or by calling 708-386-4751 beginning July 1.
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Sharpie Tie Dye Craft
Looking to turn that old t-shirt into some cool, wearable art? Bring your own fabric item from home and learn how to tie dye with Sharpies! For ages 13 and up. Register in person, online at oppl.org/events or by calling 708.386.4751 beginning June 24.
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Muslim Journeys: "Persepolis: The Story of Childhood"
Originally published to wide critical acclaim in France where it drew companisons to Art Spiegelman's "Maus," this graphic novel by Marjane Satrapi is a wise, funny and heartbreaking memoir of growing up in Iran during the Islamic Revolution. Experience powerful black-and-white comic strip images and read the story of Satrapi's life in Tehran from ages 6 to 14. This young girl saw the overthrow of the Shah's regime, the triumph of the Islamic Revolution, and the devastating effects of war with Iraq. You'll also view portions of the film version of this book.
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Battle of the Bands
Watch local teens compete in newly re-opened Scoville Park! Winners will advance to the regional competition in July. All band members are between 12 and 20 years of age.
Location: Scoville Park, 800 Lake St.
Rain location: Stevenson Center, 49 Lake St.
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6th Annual Chess Tournament
At the library's fifth annual chess tournament, students in Kindergarten through 12th grade are eligible to compete for trophies for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. Preregistration at 452-3440 begins July 1st. A side tournament will be held for parents, coaches, and adults (with no registration required).