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Summer is here! It's not too late to sign up at the YA Loft, online or at (847) 825-3123.
All programs are FREE. Most require registration. You can register here, come to the YA Loft Desk, or call (847) 825-3123.
Summer Reading:
Go for the Gold, Beijing 2008
Opening Day: Friday, June 6, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Program runs June 6 - August 15
Read books and win prizes!
Read five books to win a free paperback book. For each additional five, you will get a small prize and be entered in a drawing for a Nintendo DS game system. Prizes donated by the Friends of the Library.
Registration is required for programs unless otherwise specified. We will accept in-person registration only on Opening Day, Friday, June 6, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. in the First Floor Meeting Room. Online and phone registration will begin Saturday, June 7, at 9:00 a.m.
Win Dinner with Author Simone Elkeles 
Submit the top two questions you've been dying to ask Simone Elkeles, author of How to Ruin a Summer Vacation, How to Ruin My Teenage Life, and Leaving Paradise, and you could win a free dinner with Simone and five other teens at Maki Sushi in Park Ridge on Tuesday, July 22.
All Access Gaming
3:00 - 5:00 p.m.:
Fridays, June 13 - July 25
(except July 4)
Drop in for gaming on the PS2 and Wii, including DDR, Guitar Hero, Wii Sports, Sonic vs. Mario at the Olympics, and more.
Starbucks Book Discussion
Meet at Starbucks on Northwest Highway in Park Ridge. We provide the refreshments! MAX: 12
Thursday, July 26, 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer
(For this session meet on the Library lawn at 4:00)
Thursday, August 2, 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer
Game Maker Academy
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
June 13, 20, 27, July 18 and Monnday, July 21
Open Lab: Tuesday, July 1, 2:00 - 4:00
Instructor Brian Myers will teach how to design your own platform, maze, shooter, tactical, or sports video game. Registration is very limited --sign up in-person at opening day--Friday, June 6, 10:00 a.m.
All participants will receive a Windows-compatible CD containing all resources needed to create a game. Max: 10
Scratch Lab
Wednesday, July 16 or July 23, 2:00-3:30 p.m.
Learn how to create animations, mini-movies, and even simple video games with Scratch software. Sign up for one session only. Max: 8 per session.
Taste of China and Chinese Calligraphy
Monday, July 21, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Get a taste of Beijing, China -- site of the 2008 Summer Olympics--through food, art, and music. Learn how to create Chinese characters and have a chance to try out Chinese brush calligraphy.
YouTube Moviemakers
Monday, July 28, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
and Thursday, July 31, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Create your own mini movie from start to finish and learn how to post it on YouTube. You must attend both sessions. Max: 12
NEW! We've added a second session:
Monday, July 28, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
and Thursday, July 31, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Breaking Dawn After-Hours Release Party
Friday, August 1, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Celebrate the release of the newest book in the Twilight saga by Stephenie Meyer!
Join us for: Trivia, Design your own T-shirt, Fan Art Predictions, Prizes, and Book Giveaways.
There will be food, a scavenger hunt, and much, much more.
Dress up as one of Bella’s bridesmaids to compete in our costume contest!
All programs are FREE. Register here, come
to the YA Loft Desk, or call (847) 825-3123.
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