Teens

Make a child smile by writing a letter as their favorite character! Sign up using this form, then pick up letter writing materials and instructions at the Youth Services desk. Completed letters should be returned to the library as soon as you are finished. For each program quarter, volunteers can earn up to five service hours by participating in Character Pen Pals. Please allow staff time to get your kit ready before coming in; you will be notified via email when your kit is available. 

 

Ever wanted to tell your fellow teens what you think about the books you're reading? Tell us your opinion (positive or negative) through this form here and earn one service hour. A maximum of ten reviews can be submitted per semester.

 

Pick a book from our ARC cart by the Teen Fiction collection and take it home to read. Complete the review form inside and return to the library to earn one service hour, but keep the book!

Thursdays • 4 pm

March 13 & 27

April 10 & 24

May 8 & 22

Make your voice heard by sharing what you’re reading and watching and giving your opinions on current and future teen programs. You’ll also work on different projects at each meeting. 

Tuesdays • 4 pm

Registration Required

March 18: Hope & Friendship Project

April 22: Lemont Food Pantry Project

May 20: The Forge

Please sign the waiver below for The Forge activity. Volunteers cannot participate without the waiver.

Come socialize with other teens while you complete service projects for community organizations.

Mondays • 4 pm

March 10: Register Here

April 21: Register Here

Volunteers will be paired with a younger builder to create an amazing LEGO creation.

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Video Games

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Reading for enjoyment is linked to better academic performance and a greater sense of well-being. Open to Lemont students and cardholders in Grades 6-12, this reading program is the perfect way to stay motivated throughout junior high and high school. Track how many books you read for fun and for school with Beanstack online or the Beanstack tracker app on your mobile device. Earn prizes on your way to 100!

Read 25 Books = color change pencil & sticker

Read 50 Books = kawaii pin

Read 75 Books = entry to our gift card raffle

Read 100 = Grad-ready kit 

Would you like a librarian to visit your junior high or high school classroom? To book a visit, please email Jazmin Wilkerson at jwilkerson@lemontlibrary.org. Please book your visit at least two weeks in advance as availability is limited.