Summer YA Events

Summer YA Programs 2010

June
Late Night Study Hall for High School students
June 1, June 2, June 3 3:00-10:00. Food donated by Barones, Los Burritos and Noodles and Starbucks coffee served.

READ RECYLE REUSE
June 2 - August 17
Challenge Yourself this Summer with Reading
Win a PJ’s Camera, Homecoming Basket gift basket, Sport Baskets, Free Pizzas, Movies, Books , cupcakes, cookies and more.

Book Buddies
Middle School and High School Book Buddies meet weekly with Younger Buddies at the library to read. Sign up to be an older Book Buddy or a Younger Book Buddy, 4 years to 5th grade. Summer Session: June 21 – August 13, 2009 Orientation June 15 @ 3:00 or June 17 @ 10:00.

Poetry Slam June 19 2:30 -3:30
Watch –Listen—Perform
Poetry & Performance Slam for Glen Ellyn
Bring your poems, prose, paintings, music to open mic at the Glen Ellyn Public Library Teen Scene
An opportunity to express yourself in a variety of forms and styles. Come get inspired – hear poetry & prose
Event is open to ages 13 to 19 year olds. Participate or come and enjoy the show.

GAME DAY
June 22 12:00 – 3:00 Pizza served
Video games, board games, and card games. Sign up to volunteer your gaming expertise or just come and compete or find out what gaming is all about. Middle School and High School

Writing Workshop
Young Adult
Date: 6/30/2010, 7/7/2010, 7/14/2010, 7/21/2010
Start Time: 6:00 PM
End Time: 7:00 PM
Description: Writing Workshop � Come learn a few tips towards being a writer from community member and teacher-in-training Megan Gensler. Taught over four nights, this workshop will cover how to begin writing, character and plot development, how to give (and receive) good feedback and a guide to what resources and communities are available online. Open to teens in grades six to twelve. Please bring your own notebook and (if possible) samples of your own writing appropriate to share with the group.

Location: Teen Scene Room
Presenter: Megan Gensler


JULY

Reuse, Recycle Art Day in the Teen Scene Room
Make a cork board out of wine cork Teen Scene Room July 13
2:30 – 3:30

Get Set for College this Week at the Library July 17 – July 22
PSAT Practice Exam July 17 9:30-1:30
10 Questions ACT Challenge July 19 1:00 – 2:00
2:00-2:30 Pizza served
SAT vs. ACT which test should you take? Compare the differences and see which one is right for you. July 19 2:30-3:30
ACT Practice Exam July 20 11:00 – 3:00
Essay Writing Workshop July 21 1:00-2:00
2:00-2:30 Pizza served
Accepted: Getting into your first choice school July 21 2:30 -3:30
SAT Practice Exam Thursday July 22 3:30 -&:30 P.M.
Registration required for all high school students

August 2010
Middle School Book Talk August 18 4:00-5:00 Last chance to enjoy all those summer reading books before school starts. Come share your favorite books with other readers. Video tape your reviews and see yourself on our website. Pizza served
The Slight Edge August 19 2:00-3:00 what they don't teach you in high school. Middle School students, Pack your back pack for success
Free Workshop for teens on personal development, making decisions to give you an advantage in life. Applicable for college bound students, athletes, rock stars, anyone who wants to succeed in life! We will serve pizza.
Summer Reading Review for high school students August 19 4:00-5:00
Come discuss summer reading books. Find out what other students read over the summer and share ideas for class assignments. Pizza served

Middle School and High School Volunteer over the Summer.
Taking applications June 1 2010.
TEEN BOARD Sign UP 7th – 12th graders come in to sign up or call Allison Harrell@ 630-790-6748