Programs for Teens
JUST FOR FUN
Mario Kart Throwback Tournament
Friday, September 8, 5:30-8 PM
Community Room • Ages 13-18 • Limit 24
Are you ready to race? Play on the big screens and compete against your friends in our Wii Mario Kart Tournament for a chance to win prizes and glory! Space is limited. Register by September 7.
Teen Advisory Board (TAB) A VolunTEEN Opportunity
Friday, September 29, 5-6 PM – Register by September 28
Multipurpose Room • Grades 9-12
Do you have an interest in teen services at the Library? Would you like to help plan programs, discuss books that you love, and have fun brainstorming with your peers and Library staff? If so, join us for a TAB meeting and share your ideas. Service points will be awarded for participation. Pizza will be served.
SEW Cool Teen Sewing presents Make a T-Shirt Hat, Bag or Gauntlet
Saturday, September 30, 1-3 PM
Multipurpose Room • Ages 13-18 • Limit 8
Make a cute hat, bag or arm warmer (gauntlet) from a t-shirt. Bring your own t-shirt or use one of ours. Visit or call the Reader Services Desk at 847-729-7500 x7600 for questions or to register.
Note: A one-time liability waiver signed by a parent must be on file before participation in sewing classes. Waivers are available at the Reader, Reference, Youth or Circulation Services Desks.
GlenCon 2017
Saturday, October 28, 11 AM-3 PM
Library-Wide • All Ages
Don’t miss Glenview’s first-ever Comic-Con. Panels, workshops, costume and makeup demonstrations, an Artist’s Alley, and gaming—all in one day! The detailed schedule for GlenCon2017 will be released in late September. Just drop in.
Fruit Fondue, Do You?
Saturday, November 4, 2-3 PM – Register by November 1
Youth Program Room • Ages 13-18 • Limit 20
Dunk apple slices in rich chocolate, customize your creation with sprinkles and other sweet treats—and enjoy. Led by Kelli McDonald, Glenbrook South Foods & Nutrition Instructor.
IT’S ACADEMIC
2017 Friends of the Glenview Library Scholarship Winner
Madeline “Maddy” Ruos is the winner of the 2017 Friends of the Glenview Library Annual Scholarship. She was a senior editor for The Oracle, the Glenbrook South student newspaper. Her memberships and other activities include the National Honor Society, Onward House, Interact, and Quill & Scroll Society for journalism excellence. She will attend Scripps College in the fall.
PSAT or SAT Prep Test
Saturday, October 21, 12-3:30 PM – Register by October 20
Community Room West • Grades 9-12 • Limit 40
C2 Education will facilitate practice tests for either the PSAT or SAT. Gain experience with these tests, now a standard for Illinois college testing. Bring pencils and a calculator.
Note: Students should choose the test they wish to take when registering for the program. Tests begin promptly at noon. Please do not be late.
SAT vs. ACT: Which to Take?
Wednesday, September 13, 6-7 PM – Register by September 12
Community Room West • Students & Parents • Limit 40
Wondering which test is best for you to take? A representative from C2 Education will explain current college testing standards and which test may be the perfect fit for your situation.
FAFSA Workshop
Wednesday, October 11, 5:15-8:15 PM – Registration begins September 1
Multipurpose Room • Parents of High School Seniors
Sign up for a one-on-one appointment with a representative from the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) for help with filling out the FAFSA application. A limited number of 45-minute appointments are available. Visit or call the Reader Services Desk at 847-729-7500 x7600 to register for an appointment and to receive a list of documents to bring to your workshop. Glenview Library card required.
ACT Prep Test
Saturday, November 18, Noon-4 PM – Register by November 17
Youth Program Room • Grades 9-12 • Limit 40
Professional tutors from College Nannies and Tutors of Glenview will guide you through a practice ACT test. A great way to gain testing experience in a relaxed environment. Participants have three hours to complete the test and one hour to review answers. Bring pencils and a calculator.
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