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Information for Teens about programs, services and events at the Library.



Hunger Games Teen Trivia Contest PDF Print

February 3 - March 2

Think you know everything about the Hunger Games?  Take our Hunger Games Trivia challenge for a chance to win gift cards to see the Hunger games movie.  Entry forms are available in the Teen Area and onlineBring completed forms to the Adult Services desk by March 2.  Contest is open to teens ages 13-19 years old.

 
Teen Read Week PDF Print

Celebrate Teen Read Week with us from October 16-22!

Enter our new teen contest, "Picture This: Book Cover Caption Contest."  Write a witty caption for one of our selected book covers.  Enter as many times as you like for a chance to win prizes!  Contest is open to teens ages 13-19 years old.  Bring completed entry forms to the Adult Services desk by October 31.  Don't forget to visit our book displays in the Teen Area.

 
Celebrate Banned Books Week! PDF Print

Read a Banned BookFree Your Mind: Read a Banned Book

September 24 - October 1

Banned Books Week, launched in 1982 by the American Library Association, raises awareness of censorship, celebrates the freedom to read, and the importance of the First Amendment.  More than 11,000 books have been challenged since 1982, click here for a map.  People challenge books that they believe have offensive language and/or subject matter in schools and libraries.  Look for our display of banned books in the Teen Area and Adult Services.  Visit our guide to Banned Books Week and celebrate your freedom to read!

 
Teens' Top Ten 2011 PDF Print

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Attention All Teens!  Want to vote for your favorite books of the year?  Here is your chance!

Join us in celebrating YALSA's Teens' Top Ten list this year. Pick your favorite books from the 2011 Teens' Top Ten Nominees list.  Vote online for which books deserve to be in the top ten!  Last day to vote is September 16. Winners will be announced during Teen Read Week, October 16-22.

Read as many as you can!  Visit our display of the nominees in the Teen Area.  Check out our guide to the Teens' Top Ten.

 

 
Teen Guest Blogger Contest Winner! PDF Print

Teen Tech Week: Mix & Mash @ Your Library (March 6-12)

In celebration of Teen Tech Week, here is the winning entry for the "Express Yourself: Guest Blogger Contest.".  Congratulations to the winner, Pamela, for her book review of Sweethearts, by Sara Zarr.


Book review: Sweethearts, by Sara Zarr  Reviewer: Pamela

I was never bullied or picked on when I was in middle school, but the novelist
made me feel as if I had been there right along with main character Jennifer Harris.
The story of how as a child Jennifer was ridiculed and bullied. But making it through with her one and only friend Cameron Quick. Then suddenly he disappears.

Read more...
 
Express Yourself! Guest Blogger Contest! PDF Print

February 1 - March 4, 2011

Express yourself!  Submit up to three original blog posts for the library's teen blog.  Winning entries will be posted online during Teen Tech Week (March 6-12).  All entries will be entered into a raffle drawing for prizes.  One lucky winner will receive a $75 gift card!  Entries need to be received by March 4, 2011.  More details available hereNot sure what to blog? Look at the teen blog for ideas.

 
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Lincolnshire, IL 60069
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Library Statistics

Library usage for Dec 2011

Items in the collection 231,367
Items Borrowed 73,778
Program Attendance 3,118
Questions Answered 5,475
Computer & Wireless Sessions 8,256

 





 

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