What's Happening for Teens?
Upcoming Events @ the Library
All teen programs are for students in 7th grade and up, unless otherwise noted
Second Thursday of the month - March 8, April 12
Fourth Thursday of the month - February 23, March 22, April 26
6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Experience gaming on our big screen! Show off your skills in Guitar Hero and Rock Band, fight against friends in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, race in Mario Kart Wii, try out motion gaming with our Kinect, or groove to DDR. Bring your friends and enjoy free food! Registration not necessary, just stop on by! While you're here, be sure to check out the Library's collection of console video games, which includes games for Playstation 2, Playstation 3, PSP, Xbox, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo GameCube, and Nintendo DS. Find a full list of policies and video games here!
A Yu-Gi-Oh! card tournament will be held at every first Teen Game Night of the month (the second Thursday). Tournaments are single duel, and no proxy cards are allowed during tournament play.
1st Thursday of the Month
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Thursday, March 1
Thursday, April 5
Looking for a list of manga and anime in LINC, your local library network? Then check out the Manga @ the Library and the Anime @ the Library lists!
Sunday, March 4 - Saturday, March 10
Celebrate Teen Tech Week @ the library! Geek out foodie style at our cupcake decorating program or get your game on at Teen Game Night with head to head action in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Rock Band, Kinect, and more.
Monday, March 5
7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Registration Limit: 18
Satisfy your sweet tooth at our cupcake decorating program. We’ll provide the sprinkles, frosting, and toppings. Register at the Reference Desk, online through the Library's calendar, or by phone at (630) 924-2730. Open to 7th-12th graders only.
Saturday, April 7
10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Registration Limit: 30
Learn easy ways to immediately transform your scores on the ACT Writing portion! ACT Trainer Jordan Catapano will teach specific writing techniques to compose an articulate, sophisticated essay in 30 minutes. This course will show students how to:
- Analyze and understand what a prompt is actually asking you to do
- Devise unique introductions that immediately grab attention
- Write a well-rounded argument that responds to a variety of perspectives
- Create dynamic examples that illustrate the main ideas
- Understand exactly what ACT graders look for and how to give them what they want
- And how to do this all and more within a 30-minute timed essay
Get prepped before the April and June test dates! The ACT Writing portion is required at Northwestern University, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Harvard, Stanford, and many other top schools.
Space is limited, so please register at the Reference Desk, by phone at (630) 924-2730, or online through the Library’s calendar.
Wednesday, May 2
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Get inspired for prom! Stylists from Mario Tricoci will demonstrate the latest hairstyles and makeup trends that will have you looking chic and glamorous. Find your dream look for the big night! Register at the Reference Desk, online, or by phone at (630) 924-2730.
Third Saturday of the month
1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Your move! It’s time to duel! Calling all players of collectible games, ages 9 and up! Join us for open play, a Yu-Gi-Oh! tournament, and snacks! Feel free to bring in other games, including Bakugan, Magic: The Gathering, Pokémon, and other collectible card games. No registration required.
Dates TBA
7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Are you a teen with great ideas for the library, but don’t know where to start? Wish the library had gaming tournaments or would purchase a popular new series? Then check out the library’s Teen Advisory Group! If you’re in 7th- 12th grade, you can earn volunteer hours through projects such as suggesting purchases or planning teen programs. To join the group, please fill out a sign-up form, available at the Reference Desk, the YA Spot, or online here. Please turn in completed forms to the Reference Desk. Snacks provided.
Congratulations to our 2011 tournament winners:
- First Place: Tia
- Second Place: Yami
- Third Place: Ray
Thank you to all the participants in the library's Teen Photography Contest! We had a great selection of photo entries. Now it's time to announce our winners!
- First Place: Orange by Christin Gill
- Second Place: Urban Loneliness by Bethany Weathers
- Third Place: Curiousity by Konrad Golab
Congratulations to our winners! You can still check out the contest photo entries at the Library's Flickr page.
The Ouran Library Host Club event was a great success! For pics of our cosplayers, candy sushi, and other club photos, check out the Library's Flickr page.
BPLGames Blog!
Like games? Keep up with all the latest gaming programs and other fun gaming info by checking out our BPLGames blog!
Looking for information on the Library's collection of console video games, which includes games for Playstation 2, Playstation 3, PSP, Xbox, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo GameCube, and Nintendo DS? Find a full list of policies and video games here!
The results are in for our Eighth Annual Pizza Taste-Off!
Best Cheese
1st Place: Jani’s Pizza
2nd Place (tie): Domino’s, Lou Malnati’s
3rd Place: Pasta Bella
Best Crust
1st Place: Domino’s
2nd Place: Jani’s Pizza
3rd Place: Lou Malnati’s
Best Sauce
1st Place: Lou Malnati’s
2nd Place: Domino’s
3rd Place: Nancy’s Pizza
Best Overall
1st Place: Domino’s
2nd Place: Jani’s Pizza
3rd Place: Lou Malnati’s
Thank you to the following local restaurants for their generous pizza donations! Domino’s Pizza, Generoso Pizzeria, Jani's Pizza, Little Caesars, Lou Malnati’s, Nancy's Pizza, Pasta Bella, Robertino Pizza, Rosario’s Pizza, and Uncle Pete’s Pizza.
The VolunTEEN program at Bloomingdale Public Library is open to students in grades 7-12 that would like to gain work experience and earn community service hours while assisting the Youth Services Staff. Volunteers work 2-4 hours per month preparing craft materials, keeping the department tidy and helping with special projects. Teens learn punctuality, responsibility, and can earn volunteer hours that will count toward confirmation or honor society requirements. A minimum commitment of 6 volunteer hours is required.
Potential volunteers may contact the Youth Services Department with questions at 630.924.2740. Thank you for your interest in the VolunTeen program at Bloomingdale Public Library!
