Programs for Teens
JUST FOR FUN
A UNIVERSE OF STORIES
SUMMER READING PROGRAM
Saturday, June 1–Saturday, August 3
Readers of all ages are invited to dream big with the 2019 Summer Reading Program. Challenge yourself to read a variety of genres and formats (books, eBooks or audiobooks), log your books, and complete activities for the chance to win prizes throughout the summer. READ! Log your progress online or at the Library. Learn more…
Teen Advisory Board (TAB) A VolunTEEN Opportunity
Fridays, June 28, July 26, August 30, 5-6 PM
Multipurpose Room • Ages 13-18
Earn service hours by joining us after school to help plan programs, discuss books you love, and brainstorm with your peers and Library staff.Just drop in.
Teen Tech Tutors
Saturday, June 22, 10 AM-2 PM • Community Room West
Are you a “tech-xpert?” Earn service hours and receive a gift card for helping adults with their smartphones and tablets. Answer basic technology questions and provide one-on-one support. No online registration. Register with the Teen Librarian by June 15 at 847-720-7500 x2613.
DIY Stellar Totes
Thursday, July 11, 2-3 PM • Multipurpose Room • Ages 13-18
Create a colorful galaxy-themed canvas tote! All supplies included. Register by July 8. Limit 20.
Friday Night Flix
Friday, August 9, 6-8 PM • Teen Scene
Free on Friday night? Grab your friends and stop in to see what movie is playing! Just drop in.
IT’S ACADEMIC
ACT Practice Test
Saturday, June 15, Noon-4 PM • Youth Program Room
Wednesday, August 14, 4-8 PM • Community Room West
Professional tutors from College Nannies + Tutors of Glenview guide you through a practice ACT test in a relaxed environment. Participants have 3.5 hours to complete the test and 30 minutes to review answers. Bring pencils and a calculator. Limit 40.
College Essay Crash Course
Wednesday, June 19, 7-8 PM • Community Room East
Allan Ruter, longtime Glenbrook teacher and founder of the College Essay Clinic, shares strategies on the college application writing process including the activities list, personal statement, and supplementary essays. He offers an in-depth analysis of 2019-2020 Common Application and Coalition essay prompts. Bring your laptop for note taking.
SAT Practice Test
Saturday, July 20, 12-3:30 PM • Multipurpose Room
Sunday, August 4, 1-4:30 PM • Youth Program Room
C2 Education offers a full-length, timed SAT practice test, now state mandated for Illinois high school juniors. Bring pencils and a calculator. Limit 40.
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