Library programs focus on teens' needs
The Schaumburg Township District Library has much to offer in the way of programs, and those specifically aimed at teens will be in great supply this fall.
The theme of October's Teen Read Month is "LOL @ Your Library." In honor of that, the library will hold a "What's So Funny" writing contest Monday to Oct. 31.
Teens can enter by submitting a story of 200 words or fewer about the funniest thing that ever happened to them. Winners will have dinner with an author or win a gift certificate to Borders Books.
To enter, e-mail your story, name, phone number and age to aalessio@stdl.org, or drop off a hard copy at the Reader Services Desk at the central library in Schaumburg or the branches in Hoffman Estates or Hanover Park.
Meeting authors: Opportunities to meet three different authors will be available to teens in October at the central library, 130 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg.
Teens can meet Printz Award author John Green at 7 p.m. Monday in the Youth Services Classroom on the first floor. Green, author of "Looking for Alaska" and "An Abundance of Katherines," is known for his humor and appeal to young adults. His books will be available for sale and autographing.
Author Anne Ylvisaker will visit the library at 7 p.m. Thursday in Rasmussen North Room. Ylvisaker, author of "Dear Papa," will discuss her new book, "Little Klein," set in the 1940s. Her presentation will be suitable for children ages 9 and older. Books will be available for signing.
The Teen Writing Club, led by columnist and author Catherine Stier, will celebrate the launch of Stier's new book, "If I Ran for President," during the October meeting from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 16. Writing Club members should register to reserve their autographed copy.
The club meets monthly and welcomes teens in grades 7 to 12 to come and share creative writing pieces, including poetry, short stories and more. New members are always welcome.
The Teen Advisory Board, which also meets monthly and is open to those in grades 7 to 12, will celebrate Halloween Potter style and make cards for soldiers during its upcoming meetings at the central library and Hanover Park branch.
The groups will meet from 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. Oct. 9 and Nov. 13 at the Hanover Park branch and 5:45 to 7 p.m. Oct. 16 and Nov. 20 at the central library.
Help with research papers: Teens who could use some help with school research papers may want to attend "Electronic Resources for High School Students" from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in the Adult Computer Lab on the second floor of the central library.
The interactive class will provide tips and tricks for using several electronic resources available through the library Web site.
To register for this or any of the other teen events listed above, e-mail Amy Alessio at aalessio@stdl.org or call (847) 923-3191.