TeenReads Online Book Discussion
March 1 to 31
Teens can participate in this month-long, online book discussion available at any time of day from anywhere of the novel: “In House of Scorpions” by Nancy Farmer, Matteo Alacran was not born, he was harvested with the DNA from El Patron, lord of a county called Opium. Can a boy who was bred to guarantee another's survival find his own purpose in life? And can he ever be free?
To join email teenreads@lcplin.org. Call 219-769-3541 Ext. 335 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, March 2 4 p.m. Teen (11 and older) members of T.A.B (Teen Advisory Board), and those wishing to join will have fun while earning volunteers. Eat, play games, and plan programs, along with other volunteer activities.
Pi Day Feast & Fun Tues. & Wed., March 10 & 11 4 p.m. Teens will celebrate the never-ending number – and Einstein's birthday, too! Make a variety of pi(e)s, edible or not. Play Pi(e) games for prizes (at least 3.14).
Teen GameFest Wednesday, March 25 3-5 p.m. Teens will play Wii, PlayStation, and/or board games. Snacks 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.
Teen Advisory Board Wednesday, March 11 6:30 p.m. Teens (11 to 18) are invited to share a snack and help us decorate the teen area with high-tech and low-tech art. Registration is not required.
Choose Your Faction at a Divergent Party Tuesday, March 17 6-8 p.m. Teens (11 to18) will test their aptitude for Amity, Dauntless, Abnegation, Candor, and Erudite in a night of Divergent-themed fun (including Dauntless cake).
Teen Crafting Monday, March 23 2 p.m. Teens (11 to 18) are invited to drop in, munch snacks, and create a 'stained glass' work of art during spring break.
Lab Rat Tuesday -Rocket Launch Tuesday, March 24 6:30 p.m. Teens (11 to 18) are welcome to a night of figuring out rocket power with three very different rocketing objects. 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 Thursday, March 5 3:45 p.m. Teens (12-18) are invited to participate in the Teen Advisory Board (T A B) with snacks to share and plans to make.
Teen Tech Week: Little Bits Monday, March 9 3:45 p.m. Teens (6th to 12th grades) will have fun learning about circuits and electronics while playing with Little Bits.
LEGO Robotics Presentation by Teens Thursday, March 12 6 p.m. Teens Emily and Erica explain the LEGO Robotics team and demonstrate their robotic creations. Registration is not required.
Teen Divergent Event Monday, March 23 3:45 p.m. Teens celebrate the premiere of Insurgent with a Divergent series party. Bring a plain canvas tote or shirt to decorate; play games, enjoy refreshments.
Graphic Novel Book Club Thursday, March 26 5:30 p.m. Teen fans of graphic novels are invited to discuss “Jimmy Corrigan: The Smartest Kid on Earth” by Chris Ware.
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, March 4 3:45 p.m. From the award-winning author of “So B. It,” this month's selection is “Pie” by Sarah Weeks, a story about family, friendship, and … pie! This acclaimed author has 'baked' up a sweet and satisfying delight – and you'll enjoy every last bite! Registration is not required.
Teen Cosmic Cafe: Cosmology and Astronomy Monday, March 9 6pm Teens will talk with Dr. Kory Stiffler about the workings of the universe and what physics, quantum mechanics, astronomy, and cosmology can tell us about reality and ourselves in this lively event. Registration is not required.
Teen Pokemon Trading Card Game Night Thursday, March 12 6-7:30 p.m. Bring your cards and prove who is the best Trainer by sending your Pokémon into battle. Also open to teens (10 and up) who have not played Pokémon before, but are interested in the game. Registration is not required.
Teen Anime Club Tuesday, March 17 6 p.m. Teens interested in Anime or Manga are invited to the Anime Club. Snacks provided. Registration is not required.
Teen Advisory Board Wednesday, March 18 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 fun. Registration is not required.
Teen: Magic the Gathering Wednesday, March 25 3:45 p.m. Bring your cards and pit your wits against other 'Magic' players. Also open to teens (11 and up) who have not played 'Magic' before, but are interested in learning the game. 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 Tech Week Mon.-Fri., March 9-13 Celebrate Teen Tech Week! These year's theme, Libraries are for making...Teens that check out materials at the Hobart branch during Teen Tech Week can collect a small prize at the Circulation desk!
Teen Tech Week: Build a BrushBot Tuesday, March 10 3 p.m. Teens are invited to build their own BrushBot. All materials provided.
Teen Tech Week: LEGOs for Teens Wednesday, March 11 3 p.m. Teens can use their imagination to building something unique with LEGOs.
Teen Advisory Board Meeting Monday, March 16 3 p.m. Teens and 'tweens (ages 12 and up) are invited to plan future programs, talk about books, 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, March 17 6 p.m. Teens are invited to play video games on the Wii and PlayStation, as well as board games. Snacks provided.
Teens and Zooinverse Thursday, March 26 2-3:30 p.m. Teens will use the library's computer lab to explore Zooinverse.
Spring Break Movie Saturday, March 28 2 p.m. Subterranean trolls raise an orphaned boy, who helps them fight against an evil exterminator and make peace with the fearful residents of an upper-crust Victorian-era town. Released in 2014, rated PG with a run time of 100 minutes. Registration is not required.
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, Ext. 334.
Teen Anime Club Tuesday, March 17 6 p.m. -8 Teens (13 to 18) will view the first three episodes of an Anime series following a teenage girl who is chosen as a guardian of justice and sent to locate a mysterious artifact to save Earth. 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 Divergent Party Tuesday, March 17 3:15 p.m. The Teen Advisory Board meeting will be followed by a Divergent party. Teens will take a quiz to determine which faction they fall into, then enjoy snacks, games, and a craft to celebrate the upcoming release of the next film, Insurgent.
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
Teen Anime Club Monday, March 2 4 p.m. - 5:30 Teens (6th -12th grades) will view the first two episodes of a popular series, talk about Anime, and munch on some snacks. The show is rated TV Y-7.
Teen Tech Week Craft Mon.-Fri., March 9 -13 All Day All week teens can pick up a craft at the circulations and make it in the library.
Teen Afternoon Movie Wednesday, March 25 2 p.m. Teens (6th - 12th grades) will watch a new team of superheroes.