Summer 2010

 

Summer Reading Kickoff

Friday, June 11, 10 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Program registration will begin Friday, June 11 at 10 a.m.  Registration is first-come, first-served and available in-person only on June 11th.  Phone and on-line registration will be available beginning Saturday June 12 at 9:00 a.m.  Game design class registration will be lottery-based, and names must be entered June 11 - June 14 by phone or in-person.  Join us at 6 p.m. outside on the lawn for our first Live on the Lawn event of the summer. 

Check out Join Us for information on Book Buddies & Junior Volunteers.

YA Babysitting Class

Learn the skills of babysitting, including childcare, safety, and finding clients. You must attend both classes in your session. Max: 25

Session I: Monday, June 21 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. and Tuesday, June 22 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Session II: Monday, July 19 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. and Tuesday, July 20 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Game Design & Programming Classes

Limit two classes per student. Enrollment will be decided by lottery. Enter your name by Monday, June 14. Drawing will be held and participants notified on Tuesday, June 15.

Beginning Game Maker

Attend both: Thursday, June 17 and Friday, June 18 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Learn how to design your own platform, shooter, or tactical video game. Create graphics and apply interactive behaviors to game components. Max: 10

Unity 3-D

Attend both: Saturday, July 10 and 17, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m

 

Extreme Duct Tape

Wednesday, June 16 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
We’ll provide rolls of multicolored duct tape—you create iPod covers, clothing, purses…anything you can imagine. Prizes will be awarded for the top three designs. Max: 40 Registration Required

 

In Photos

Fridays, June 18 & July 16 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Bring your cameras or use one of ours as we take pictures of the library and downtown Park Ridge to compare to Park Ridge 100 years ago and to save for teens in 2110. Meet up in the loft. Max: 20

 

In Comics

Wednesday, June 23, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Join comic book creator and artist Doug Klauba as he comes in to discuss comics and get hands-on instruction on creating and drawing your own comic book characters. Max: 40. Registration Required

Konnichiwa Manga Club

Meet on the lawn north of the Library to discuss the first volume in each of these manga series. (In case of inclement weather, meet at Starbucks on Northwest Highway in Park Ridge.)

Wednesday, June 23, 5:00-6:00 p.m.: Xxxholic by CLAMP
Wednesday, July 21, 5:00-6:00 p.m.: The Wallflower by Tomoko Hayakawa
Wednesday, August 18, 5:00-6:30 p.m.: Vampire Knight by Matsuri Hino Field Trip! (For August, meet at Sushi Express for dinner and to discuss Vampire Knight.)

 

Starbucks Book Discussion

Meet at Starbucks on Northwest Highway in Park Ridge. We’ll provide refreshments! Copies of the book will be available at the Reader Services Desk. Max: 12   Registration Required. 

Thursday, June 24, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. If I Stay by Gayle Forman
Thursday, July 22, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Liar by Justine Larbalestier
Thursday, August 19, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Heist Society by Ally Carter

 

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Making

Wednesday, June 30, 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Third Floor Meeting Room
Rocky Mountain Chocolate returns this summer to help us create summer themed chocolate treats. Max: 20 Registration Required

Design Your Own Lip Balm

Wednesday, July 7, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Learn how to create your own lip balm and try out different flavors to discover which one you list best. Max: 30 Registration Required

 

Yu-Gi-Oh Tournament

Friday, July 9, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Third Floor Meeting Room
Still holding on to your Yu-Gi-Oh cards at home? Bring in your cards and help us bring back this old favorite with a tournament at the library. Play against other fans for a chance to win prizes. Max: 20 

 

In Print

Thursday, July 15, 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. OR 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Third Floor Meeting Room
Use your own photos to create movie posters, photo mosaics and other designs and we’ll print them here at the library! Sign up for one session only. Max: 10 per session  Registration Required

In the Kitchen

Thursday, July 22, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Spend an afternoon with All on the Road Catering and Dominic’s Kitchen getting hands-on training in the kitchen. Meet at the library at 3:45, event will take place at All on the Road Catering. Max: 10 Registration Required

Cosplay Party

Wednesday, July 14, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Cosplay contest, video gaming, anime screenings, refreshments and prizes. Get your Anime on! RSVP by July 12. 

 

After Hours Murder Mystery Event

Friday, July 23 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Dress in your best party wear and come to the library after we close to help us solve the mystery of the Horror at Homecoming. Max: 40 Registration Required

 

In Movies

Wednesday, July 28 and Thursday, July 29, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Come to this two day session and create and edit your movie using Flip cameras and movie editing software. Must attend both sessions. Max: 16. Registration Required

Hunger Games Tournament

Tuesday August 17, 3:00 – 4:30 p.m.
Come to the library to celebrate the release day of the last book of the Hunger Games trilogy, Mockingjay, with our own version of the Hunger Games. Winning teams will have the chance to compete against teams from the Niles Public Library.  Registration Required

Live on the Lawn Band Nights

Friday, June 11 6:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 17, 7:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Watch local teen bands rock out on the Library Lawn. No registration necessary. Bring your friends!

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All Programs are FREE.  Many programs require registration, you can register online or by calling (847) 720-3286.  Young Adult programs serve students in grades 6-12 unless noted.