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Teen Read Along- Black History Month

Online Zoom Program
2021-02-08 19:00:00 2021-02-08 20:00:00 America/Chicago Teen Read Along- Black History Month Virtual Program -

Monday, February 08
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2021-02-08 19:00:00 2021-02-08 20:00:00 America/Chicago Teen Read Along- Black History Month Virtual Program -

Join us to read/listen to a short story celebrating Black voices. For Grades 7-12. Register HERE.

AGE GROUP: | Teens |

EVENT TYPE: | Teen Program |

TAGS: | Diversity & Inclusion |

Des Plaines Public Library
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Wed, Nov 11 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Nov 12 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Nov 13 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Sat, Nov 14 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Nov 15 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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About

The 1501 Ellinwood Street library building is the realization of a longheld dream of the library board, staff and community partners. Located in the heart of downtown Des Plaines, the four story, 82,000 square foot building represents the community's commitment to reading, lifelong learning, and a center for family activities. A grand central staircase and large windows provide a wealth of natural light and illuminate the building at night.

Upcoming events

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Teen Take & Make - Hair Oil
Mon, Nov 16, All day
Des Plaines Public Library - 3rd Floor
Take & Make Kits are fun crafts you can take home and make on your own time. Drop in to pick up your kit throughout the month! Available while supplies last. For teens in grades 7-12.
Book a Teen Librarian
Tue, Nov 17, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - The Commons
Come in and get to know your teen librarians!
FilmTalkTuesdays: At Eternity's Gate (2018) - Registration required
Tue, Nov 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual via Zoom
Join us every other Tuesday to discuss a film from Hoopla or Kanopy.
Teen Crafternoons - Water Bottle Charms
Wed, Nov 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - The Commons
Open maker workshop. Sample our featured technology or bring your own project to work on. November Spotlight: water bottle charms.
20s & 30s Book Club: Invisible Life of Addie Larue - Registration required
Wed, Nov 18, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Des Plaines Public Library - Meeting Room C
A staff member will lead a book discussion. Books are available at the 3rd floor info desk in the public library approximately 30 days in advance.
Liberation Bookmarks - Teen Volunteering Opportunity
Thu, Nov 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - The Commons
Earn service hours by making bookmarks for incarcerated youth! Materials will be provided. For teens in grades 7-12.
Book a Teen Librarian
Thu, Nov 19, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - The Commons
Come in and get to know your teen librarians!
Thursday Evening Book Discussion: Five Decembers - Registration required
Thu, Nov 19, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Des Plaines Public Library - 4th Floor Forum
A staff member will lead a book discussion. Books are available at the 3rd floor info desk in the public library approximately 30 days in advance.
Teen Take & Make - Hair Oil
Mon, Nov 23, All day
Des Plaines Public Library - 3rd Floor
Take & Make Kits are fun crafts you can take home and make on your own time. Drop in to pick up your kit throughout the month! Available while supplies last. For teens in grades 7-12.
Book a Teen Librarian
Tue, Nov 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - The Commons
Come in and get to know your teen librarians!
The Financial Aid Process for College - Registration Required
Sat, Nov 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - Meeting Room A
Presented by the Illinois Student Assistance Commision (ISAC), this session outlines the general financial aid process for college.
Teen Take & Make - Hair Oil
Mon, Nov 30, All day
Des Plaines Public Library - 3rd Floor
Take & Make Kits are fun crafts you can take home and make on your own time. Drop in to pick up your kit throughout the month! Available while supplies last. For teens in grades 7-12.
Meet Mary Cassatt, an American Artist - Registration Required
Tue, Dec 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - Meeting Room B/C
Join historical storyteller Lynn Rymarz as she shares the story of artist Mary Cassatt.
Happy Notes - Teen Volunteering Opportunity
Thu, Dec 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - The Commons
Earn service hours by making uplifting cards for hospitalized kids! Materials will be provided. For teens in grades 7-12.
Book a Teen Librarian
Thu, Dec 03, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - The Commons
Come in and get to know your teen librarians!
Rescheduled
Life Drawing at the Library 2026
Sat, Dec 05, 10:00am - 12:00pm
New date Saturday, December 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library
Learn to draw the human body with a clothed model, located in The Canvas on the 4th floor. Drop in with no registration required; open to adults, seniors, and teens.  
Film Screening - The Odyssey / Registration Required
Sun, Dec 06, 1:30pm - 4:20pm
Des Plaines Public Library - Meeting Room B/C
A free screening of the feature film The Odyssey.
Book a Teen Librarian
Tue, Dec 08, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - The Commons
Come in and get to know your teen librarians!
Book a Teen Librarian
Thu, Dec 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - The Commons
Come in and get to know your teen librarians!
Holiday Bell Concert - With the Random Ringers / Registration Required
Fri, Dec 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - Meeting Room B/C
Listen to the beautiful sound of handbells in a special holiday concert. Performance by the Random Ringers.
Service Hour Drop In - Teen Volunteering Opportunity
Sat, Dec 12, All day
Des Plaines Public Library - The Commons
Need some service hours? Join us in The Commons where we will have different service options once a month. For teens in grades 7-12.
Life Drawing at the Library 2026
Sat, Dec 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - The Canvas
Learn to draw the human body with a clothed model, located in The Canvas on the 4th floor. Drop in with no registration required; open to adults, seniors, and teens.  
Book a Teen Librarian
Tue, Dec 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - The Commons
Come in and get to know your teen librarians!
FilmTalkTuesdays: The Thin Man (1934) - Registration required
Tue, Dec 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual via Zoom
Join us every other Tuesday to discuss a film from Hoopla or Kanopy.
Liberation Bookmarks - Teen Volunteering Opportunity
Wed, Dec 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - The Commons
Earn service hours by making bookmarks for incarcerated youth! Materials will be provided. For teens in grades 7-12.
Book a Teen Librarian
Thu, Dec 17, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - The Commons
Come in and get to know your teen librarians!
Friday Night Films - East of Wall / Registration Required
Fri, Dec 18, 6:30pm - 8:10pm
Des Plaines Public Library - Meeting Room B/C
A free screening of the independent film East of Wall.
Book a Teen Librarian
Tue, Dec 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - The Commons
Come in and get to know your teen librarians!
Build Your Own Holiday Cookie Box - Drop In
Wed, Dec 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - The Commons
Create your own cookie box to share with family or gift to someone special! For teens 7th-12th grade.
Book a Teen Librarian
Tue, Dec 29, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - The Commons
Come in and get to know your teen librarians!
Life Drawing at the Library 2026
Sat, Jan 02, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - The Canvas
Learn to draw the human body with a clothed model, located in The Canvas on the 4th floor. Drop in with no registration required; open to adults, seniors, and teens.  
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