River Forest Public Library » Teen Program Spotlight

Teen Movie Night

RFPL — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 02:05:24 +0000

Friday, 2/10, 7 PM
Teens in grades 6 and up are invited to the library after hours for a movie night. We’ll have popcorn and snacks and enjoy a fun teen movie. Please call the library for movie title and rating information.

High School Study Central

RFPL — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 04:38:36 +0000

Sunday, 1/15, 1-9 PM and Monday, 1/16, 9 AM-9 PM
High School students– head to the RFPL to study for exams this semester! We’ll stay open late on Sunday, our meeting room will be reserved for groups to study together, and we’ll have snacks for studiers throughout the day.

Teen Poe Party!

RFPL — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:51:12 +0000

Friday, 1/13, 7-8:30 PM
Teens in grades 6 and up are invited to celebrate Edgar Allan Poe’s 203rd birthday this January at the RFPL. We’ll read scary stories by the fire and enjoy Poe-inspired activities and snacks.

Teen Open Crafting

RFPL — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 05:52:20 +0000

Tuesday, 1/3/12, 2-3:30 PM
Teens and tweens in grades 5 and up are invited to the RFPL to get crafty! We’ll put out tons of supplies to encourage your creativity.

Teens Make a Gingerbread House & Watch a Holiday Movie

RFPL — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 17:19:31 +0000

Thursday, 12/22, 3 PM
Come make a fabulous gingerbread house and stay for a fun holiday movie! For Teens in grades 5 and up. Craft starts at 3 PM, Movie starts at 4 PM and will be rated G, PG, or PG-13. Call the library for movie title.

Teen Team Trivia Night

RFPL — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 03:48:03 +0000

Friday, December 16, 7 PM
Teens in grades 7 and up are encouraged to head to the library for an after-hours trivia contest! Teams of up to four teens will showcase their knowledge in a variety of fun categories. Snacks will be provided and prizes will be awarded. Space is limited so register your team at the reference desk. If you need help finding a team, let us know!

Teen Holiday Card & Soap Making

RFPL — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 23:09:06 +0000

Saturday, December 3, 3 PM
Kids and teens in grades 5 and up are invited to our annual card and soap making afternoon. Make gifts to give or something special to keep. After our crafting, we’ll enjoy hot chocolate and cookies. All materials will be provided, but space is limited so sign-up is encouraged.

Teen Inheritance Pre-Release Party

RFPL — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 22:17:54 +0000

Saturday, November 5, 3-4 PM
If you’re a fan of Christopher Paolini’s Inheritance Cycle (Eragon, Eldest, Brisingr), head to the library to celebrate the release of the 4th book, Inheritance, which will be on library shelves on November 8th. We’ll have games, trivia, activities, prizes and more! Space is limited so sign-up is encouraged. For grades 6 and up.

Teen Intro to Photography

RFPL — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 16:26:02 +0000

Monday, October 17, 7 PM
As part of Teen Read Week 2011 “Picture It @ Your Library”, RFPL teens in grades 6-9 are invited join professional photographer Matt Kosterman for a photography workshop. No experience is necessary. Participants are encouraged to bring their own cameras but a camera is not required. Space is limited so sign-up is required.

Teen Battleship Tournament

RFPL — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 03:07:53 +0000

Saturday, October 1, 3-5 PM
Teens in grades 4-8 are invited to test their skills in the RFPL Battleship Tournament. Snacks will be provided, and prizes will be awarded! Space is limited, so sign-up is encouraged.