TeenREADS Online Book Discussion
February 1 to 28
This month long book discussion for teens is conducted through emails at any time of day from anywhere. A ragtag band of teenage 'sci-philes' rescue a stray 'wolf dog' pup from a medical lab and are exposed to a rare strain of canine parvovirus, changing them, and their DNA. They combine their scientific curiosity with their new heightened senses and animal-quick reflexes to try to solve a cold case murder that has suddenly become very hot. Can they catch a cold-blooded murderer now that they are no longer just friends...they are a pack! Read Virals by Kathy Reichs and join in this book discussion by email to 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.
Friendship Bracelets
Monday, February 9
6:30 pm
Pick from a variety of designs to make a friendship bracelet. Open to teens and adults, all materials provided.
Teen GameFest
Wednesday, February 25
3-5 pm
Teens will play Wii, PlayStation and/or board games. 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.
Snowflake of the Week
Mondays, February 2-23
All Day
Teens and adults are invited to pick up this week's paper snowflake pattern to cut out and enjoy at home.
How to Make Your Dragon
Tuesday, February 3
6:30 pm
Teens (11 to 18 years of age) are invited to create a dancing dragon costume to help children welcome in the Chinese New Year.
Teen Advisory Board Meeting
Wednesday, February 11
6:30 pm
Teens (11-18 years of age) are welcome to share in a snack and help us think about the new teen area. Registration is not required.
Winter Olympics for Teens
Tuesday, February 17
6:30 pm
We'll have our own version of the Winter Olympics for teens, complete with opening ceremonies, competitions, and medal ceremonies.
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
Thursday, February 5
3:45 pm
Meet with fellow teens to plan future teen programs, earn volunteer hours, and have some delicious snacks.
Cool Science Experiments for Teens
Wednesday, February 11
3:45 pm
Teens will work with batteries to make a spinning heart with experimentation in keeping with the Valentine's theme.
Graphic Novel Book Club
Thursday, February 26
5:30 pm
Teen fans of graphic novels are welcome to join us as we discuss 300 by Frank Miller.
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, February 4
3:45 pm
In Dealing with Dragons Novel by Patricia C. Wrede, Cimorene is everything a princess is not supposed to be: headstrong, tomboyish, smart – and bored. So bored that she runs away to live with a dragon and finds the adventure she's been looking for. Registration is not required.
Teen Movie Roast
Saturday, February 14
2 pm
Celebrate Valentine's day without the romance by helping us roast a popular movie about princesses and snowmen. Contact the reference desk for information on the title. Rated PG-13. Registration is not required.
Teen Anime Club
Wednesday, February 17
6 pm
Join the Anime Club as we watch an episode or two of a popular new series and vote on what we will view for the rest of the year. Snacks provided. Registration is not required.
Teen Advisory Board
Wednesday, February 18
3:45 pm
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.
Teen Advisory Board Meeting
Monday, February 23
3 pm
4:30
Teens and 'tweens (12 to 17) will plan future programs, talk about books they have read, and earn volunteer hours. Snacks provided.
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, February 17
6 pm
7:30
Teens are invited to 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.
Registration required for all programs: visit www.lcplin.org/branches/cnl.htm or call 769-3541 and the extension listed.
Teen Anime Club
Tuesday, February 17
6 p.m.
It's an Anime movie night for teens (13 to 18) viewing the first three episodes following a group of adventurers who seek out the great treasure, One Piece, left by a legendary pirate. Ext. 334 Registration is not required.
Munster: The Munster branch of Lake County Public 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.
Teen Advisory Board Book Discussion
Wednesday, February 11
3:30 pm
Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell is set over the course of a school year in 1986. It is the story of two star-crossed, teen misfits from Omaha who try to make 'first love' last.
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.
A Teen Anti-Valentine's Day Party
Thursday, February 12
6 p.m.
Teens (6th to 12th grades) can un-celebrate Valentine's Day while making anti-conversation hearts, a goth sock puppet, and play games. Please bring a black or white sock for the puppet. Snacks served.