Hey there, Loft crew!
Blind Date with a Book (all month long)!
Looking for your next favorite romance read? Take a chance on a book from our BDwaB display, available through the end of the month. No judging by the cover – just check it out, unwrap, and see where the story takes you!
Take a look at some more romance recommendations on our Booklists page or fill out a Book Match with your book date must-haves.
Some staff favorites you just might find under wraps:
– Pasta Girls by Taylor Tracy – a sapphic culinary Romeo & Juliet retelling with dueling Italian restaurants, set in New York City. You’ll slurp this one right up!
– Both Can Be True by Jules Machias – a heartwarming story about two outcasts who join forces to save a dog who’s about to be euthanized – and fall for each other along the way. Plus, the dog’s name is Chewbarka. What more do I need to tell you to get you to read this?
– Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins – hard to believe this modern classic is celebrating its sixteenth anniversary – but here we are. It’s still as swoon-worthy as it was in 2010, don’t worry – and don’t miss it!
– A Little Bit Country by Brian D. Kennedy – it’s got Dollywood vibes, an enemies-to-lovers plot, and long-lost secrets about disgraced grandmothers. Do I need to say more?
New Monthly Staff Picks
Still not sure what to read next? We’ve got a new, updated-monthly Staff Picks list on our website – check it out each month for fresh reads.
February’s nonfiction t(w)een highlights are sure to pique your interest!
A Quick Note about the NeeDoh Fidgets ✨
You’ve shown a lot of love for the NeeDoh fidgets in the Loft (seriously, they’ve been wildly popular!). Unfortunately, they haven’t been holding up to heavy use as well as we hoped. We’re working on finding sturdier options so everyone can keep enjoying stress-relief tools without the frequent casualties in our to-be-repaired pile. Thanks for being patient – and gentle – when you can!
Take a Peek at Spring Programs
It’s not hard to register, just click the link for each program to sign up & we’ll see you there! Find our full calendar here, and keep an eye on your mailbox at home or the Teen Loft desk for the spring newsletter in print!
- Teen Tiny Top Hats Art Show (this year’s theme thanks to a genius suggestion from one of our TAB members)
Pick up supplies March 20-30, canvases due back by March 30
Feeling fancy? Put your artistic skills to work in the 4th Park Ridge Public Library T(w)een Tiny Art Show. Pick up a supply bag and paint whatever you want – as long as your school-appropriate work features one essential detail: a tiny top hat. Completed works must be brought back to the Library by March 30 and will be elegantly displayed outside the Teen Loft. Provided supplies include acrylic paint, brushes, canvas/easel, and tiny top hat. Grades 6-12. - Special Effects Makeup Workshop
Thursday, March 26, 3:30-5 p.m.
Join GlamBat studios for a hands-on workshop to learn the tricks of the trade to transform with special effects makeup! Learn how to texturize skin, apply prosthetics, and how to master fake blood! Grades 6-12. - T(w)een Crochet 101
Monday, April 6, 7-8 p.m.
Join us to learn all you need to know to get started on your crochet journey! Librarian and crochet artist Lynnanne Pearson will lead you through the steps. Grades 6-12. - T(w)een Paint: Cat Party
Friday, April 17, 4-5 p.m.
Unleash your inner artist (and a little attitude 😼) at this follow-along painting class! We’ll guide you step-by-step as you create a Grumpy Cat-inspired painting —think unimpressed whiskers, judgmental eyes, and a party that it absolutely did not ask for. No art experience needed, just come ready to paint, laugh, and give your cat the most dramatic side-eye possible. All supplies provided—your cat’s mood is up to you. Grades 6-12.🎨🎉
…and many more fun, creative surprises.
The Loft is better with you in it. Come by soon—we’ll save you a spot. ✨
— Your Library Teen Team 💛
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