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Cricut Activity: Spring Monogram

Monday, April 29, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Workshop Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
About This Event:

Celebrate spring by making your own custom monogram. Basic Cricut software skills suggested. Materials provided. Sign up begins 4/15.

Filled
Required
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Cricut Activity: Spring Monogram

Monday, April 29, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Workshop Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
About This Event:

Celebrate spring by making your own custom monogram. Basic Cricut software skills suggested. Materials provided. Sign up begins 4/15.

Filled
Required
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Brain Breaks

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Story Room A at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Teens
About This Event:

Take a study break and stop in to play with slime and sensory sand, make a snack, play games, and more. New activities for teens each session. Grades 6 – 12. Allergens and choking

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Machine Sewing for Beginners

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Workshop Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
About This Event:

Learn how to get started on the sewing machine in The Workshop. Ages 11 and up. Materials Provided. Sign up begins 4/23.

Filled
Required
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Arduino Activity: Sensors

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Workshop Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
About This Event:

Work together in groups to complete a series of projects. Covers ways to control sensors using the Arduino Programming Language. Basic computer and reading API documentation skills

Required
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Arduino Activity: Sensors

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Workshop Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
About This Event:

Work together in groups to complete a series of projects. Covers ways to control sensors using the Arduino Programming Language. Basic computer and reading API documentation skills

Required
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Tween and Teen Service Project: Trail Clean Up

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Story Room AB at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens
About This Event:

Earn service hours and help us clean up the bike trail. Presented in partnership with the Palatine Park District. Wear old clothes and meet in the storyrooms. Grades 6-12. Sign up

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Finals De-stress Therapy Dog Session

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Story Room AB at Main Library
Program Type:
Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Teens
About This Event:

Need a break from studying for finals? Drop into one of our sessions with the Alliance of Therapy Dogs for some canine support. Grades 9 – 12. Drop in.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Finals Study Break Session

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Teens
About This Event:

Make a snack while you take a break from studying for finals. Allergens may be present. Grades 9 – 12. Drop in.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Finals De-stress Therapy Dog Session

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Teens
About This Event:

Need a break from studying for finals? Drop into one of our sessions with the Alliance of Therapy Dogs for some canine support. Grades 9 – 12. Drop in.

Memorial Day

All Day
Main Library, North Hoffman Branch, Rand Road Branch, In the Community, Virtual
Closing
This event is in the "Teens" group.

K-fans Hangout

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Room B at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Social Gatherings, Multicultural
Age Group:
Teens
About This Event:

Curious about K-pop? Stop in to make crafts, eat snacks, and listen to music with your friends. Grades 6 – 12. Drop in.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Summer Service Project: Pollinator Garden

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Story Room AB at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens
About This Event:

Earn service hours while giving back to the community and having fun. Grades 6 – 12. Sign up begins two weeks prior to each date.    June 5, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.:

Required
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Meet the Maker: Michael Hall

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Workshop Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
About This Event:

Come kick-off the Maker in Residence series and meet sewing expert, Michael Hall, as well as other local sewing enthusiasts from beginners to advanced. Ages 11 and up. Sign up

Required
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Inkscape for Beginners

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Workshop Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
About This Event:

Inkscape is a free software that can be used to make graphics and designs for your next laser cutting or embroidery creation. Ages 11 and up. Sign up begins 5/27.

Required
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Sewing Advice Drop-In Hours

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Workshop Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
About This Event:

Michael Hall lends you advice for your personal sewing projects. Drop in.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Cricut Design Space for Beginners

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Workshop Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
About This Event:

Learn how to navigate the software so you can put your designs on various materials using the Cricut. Ages 11 and up. Sign up begins 6/4.

Required
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Sewing Advice Drop-In Hours

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Workshop Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
About This Event:

Michael Hall lends you advice for your personal sewing projects. Drop in. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Sewing Patterns 101

Friday, June 21, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Workshop Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
About This Event:

Learn how to get started reading different sewing patterns to give you a foundation of creating garments and other designs. Ages 11 and up. Sign up begins 6/7.

Required
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Intermediate Inkscape

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Workshop Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
About This Event:

Take your designs to the next level by learning more about editing nodes, paths, and manipulating text to give your Workshop projects a more polished and professional look. Ages 11

Required
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Designing in TinkerCAD

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Workshop Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
About This Event:

Learn how to use TinkerCAD, a free online software, to model your own designs that can be used on the 3D Printer. Ages 11 and up. Sign up begins 6/13.

Required
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Zine Club

Friday, June 28, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Room AB at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Teens
About This Event:

Create a page to add to a collaborative zine (self-published magazine). All participants receive a copy of the completed zine in September. Come to one session or all. Grades

Required
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Inkscape for Beginners

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Workshop Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
About This Event:

Inkscape is a free software that can be used to make graphics and designs for your next laser cutting or embroidery creation. Ages 11 and up. Sign up begins 6/26.

Required