Online Book Discussion for Teens
December 1 to 31
Teens (grades 6-12) are invited to join this month-long, online book discussion available from anywhere at any time of day. To celebrate this holiday season the books are: How the Grinch Stole Christmas by Dr. Seuss and The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg, both worldwide best sellers. Check them out, you may be surprised at how much there is to discuss! To participate email teenreads@lcplin.org.
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.
Snack & Plan
Monday, December 1
4 p.m.
Members of TAB, Teen Advisory Board, and those wishing to join (11 and older) will have fun while earning volunteer hours. Eat, play games, plan games for teens and younger kids, along with other volunteer activities.
GameFest
Wednesday, December 31
3 p.m.
Teens will play Wii, PlayStation and/or board games. Tournaments available! Snack and pop 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.
Project Penguin Watch
Tuesday, December 2
6:30 p.m.
Project Penguin Watch is a citizen science project that allows people of all ages at home to help scientists track the movements of penguins. Learn how to participate and to classify penguins.
Wrapped Reads
December 8 – 22
All Day
A holiday surprise for readers of all ages – check out a package of wrapped library books and enjoy them until January 6. No renewals needed!
Mug Cake Competition
Wednesday, December 10
6:30 – 8 p.m.
Teens (11 to 18) can join in a night of competition as we bake mug cakes. Compete to see who can frost with the most skill. Then help to plan events, select young adult books, and create our Teen Space. Register by phone or online.
Icy Lanterns
Tuesday, December 16
6:30-8 p.m.
Teens will create a tin luminary to light up the winter nights. Bring thick mittens – you'll see why!
A MARVEL-ous Movie Break
Tuesday, December 30
1 p.m.
Teens are invited to kick back with some popcorn and soda to watch one of the latest and greatest Marvel films; rated PG-13. 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.
TAB Meeting
Monday, December 1
3:45 p.m.
Calumet Township teens are invited to join the Teen Advisory Board (TAB) to make plans for upcoming events with plenty of snacks to help.
Teen Book Discussion
Wednesday, December 10
3:45 p.m. 5:15
Teens (grades 6-12) are invited to discuss the holiday books How the Grinch Stole Christmas and The Polar Express. Copies are available at the circulation desk for check-out.
Graphic Novel Book Club
Thursday, December 18
6 p.m.
Teen fans of graphic novels are welcome to come to see how this book discussion is run. This month we look at the fantasy Foiled by Jane Yolen.
Movie & Popcorn for Teens
Tuesday, December 30
1 p.m.
Join us for a feature film and plenty of movie theater treat: popcorn! Call the library for movie title.
Teen Gaming
Wednesday, December 31
11 a.m. - 12:30
Teens in grade 6 to 12 are invited to play Wii electronic games, as well as board games. Registration is not required.
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, December 3
3:45 p.m.
Hazel has never been anything-but-terminal. When a gorgeous plot twist named August Waters suddenly appears at Cancer Kid Support Group, her story is about to be completely rewritten. Teens will enjoy reading and discussing The Fault in Our Stars by John Green. Registration is not required.
Teen Holiday Mail for Heroes
Monday, December 8
6 p.m. - 7:30
Sponsored by the Teen Advisory Board, teens are asked to make special holiday cards that will be distributed to our military servicemen and women. Registration is not required.
Teen Anime Club
Tuesday, December 16
6 p.m.
You voted and decided to watch the first episodes of One Piece, Fair Tail, and Naruto this month. All teens are invited to join us as we discuss Anime and Manga, and enjoy snacks. The shows are rated TV 13 (and under). Registration is not required.
Teen Advisory Board Meeting
Wednesday, December 17
3:45 p.m.
Snacks will be served and plans will be made for upcoming projects. Bring your ideas and be prepared for a fun time. 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.
Wildcard Wednesday
Wednesday, December 3
4:30 p.m. 6pm
Teens and 'Tweens (11 to 17) can drop in for D-I-Y crafts, projects, and activities. Bring a t-shirt (white or colored) to decorate. All other supplies and snacks will be provided.
Teen Gaming
Wednesday, December 17
4:30 p.m. - 6
Teens and 'tweens (11 to 17) play video games on the Wii and PlayStation, as well as board games. Snacks provided.
Merrillville: The Lake County Public Library, 1919 W. 81st Avenue, is offering the following programs for teens.
Teen Anime Club
Tuesday, December 16
6 p.m.
Teens (13 to 18) are invited to an Anime movie night, to view a Tim Burton film that tells the tale if Jack, King of Halloweentown, who finds Christmas. The movie is rated PG and has a run time of 76 minutes. Snacks will be provided. Registration not required.
Munster: The Munster Branch Library, 8701 Calumet Avenue, is offering the following programs for teens.
Registration required for all programs: visit www.lcplin.org/branches/mu.htm or call 836-8450.
Book to Movie Teen Event
Tuesday, December 16
4 to 8:30 p.m.
Movie and pizza! Teens will view Stephen Chbosky's best-selling novel/movie about a withdrawn teen who attempts to remain hopeful for the future while dreading every day of the present. Rated PG-13, run time 103 minutes.
St. John: The St. John Branch Library, 9450 Wicker Avenue (US 41), is offering the following programs for teens.
Registration required for all programs: visit www.lcplin.org/branches/sj.htm or call 365-5379.
Teen Mad Scientist Monday
Monday, December 1
4:30 p.m.
Teens (6th to 12th grades) will have fun creating a battery operated doodlebot. Space is limited, so be sure to register early.
Teen Holiday Gift Making
Thursday, December 18
6:30 p.m.
Teens (6th to 12th grades) will make last minute holiday gifts for family and friends. A variety of different crafts