Teens
Character Pen Pals Letter Writing (Ongoing)
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.
Teen Book Reviews
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 five reviews can be submitted per semester.
ARC Book Reviews
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!
Summer Program Volunteers
Summer Learning Kickoff Celebration
Saturday • 4 pm • Registration Required
June 6: Register Here
Volunteers should arrive at 11:45 am.
DCM Wonder Club
Wednesdays • Registration Required
June 10: Register Here
June 24: Register Here
July 8: Register Here
July 22: Register Here
August 19: Register Here
Volunteers should arrive at 3:45 pm.
Friends of the Library Donation Drive
Saturday • June 27 • Registration Required
10am-Noon Slot: Register Here
Noon-2pm Slot: Register Here
Sign up for a two-hour shift between 10 am - 2 pm. Volunteers should arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of their shift.
Kid's Lounge Chaperone
Thursday • 5:45pm • Registration Required
July 30: Register Here
Come play games and do crafts with kids while their adults attend a program.
Summer Learning Wrap-Up Party
Saturday • Registration Required
August 1: Register Here
Volunteers should arrive at the Lemont Township Community Center at 10:45 am.
Teen Board Games
Under construction. Please check back soon!
Library of Things
Under construction. Please check back soon!
100 Books before Graduation
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
School Visits
Would you like a librarian to visit your junior high or high school classroom? To book a visit, please email Jazmin McNamara at jmcnamara@lemontlibrary.org. Please book your visit at least two weeks in advance as availability is limited.
Recorded Teen Booktalks