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 ten 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!
Teen Volunteer Squad
Thursdays • 4 pm
September 4 & 18
October 2 & 16
November 6 & 20
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.
At Your Service
Tuesdays • 4 pm
September 16: Volunteer Day with The Forge (Off-Site) 4 - 6pm Register Here
Waiver required for participation
October 21: Lemont Food Pantry Register Here
November 18: Project with Hope & Friendship Register Here
Come socialize with other teens while you complete service projects for community organizations.
Stuffie Sleepover Chaperones (Volunteer Opportunity)
Wednesday, November 5 • 6:30 - 8 pm
The stuffies are sleeping at the library and the librarians need help chaperoning these party animals!
Teens & Tots Slime Adventures (Volunteer Opportunity)
Mondays • 4 pm
August 18: Register Here
Help a little one create a new slime based on the ingredients provided.
Teens & Tots LEGO Adventures (Volunteer Opportunity)
Mondays • 4 pm
September 22: Register Here
October 20: Register Here
November 17: Register Here
Help a little one build an amazing LEGO creation based on our monthly challenge.
You Don't Look Sus (Volunteer Opportunity)
Sunday, November 23 • 10:30 am - 1 pm
You won’t be part of the crew, but you will be part of the fun! Help the librarians facilitate a game of Among Us IRL.
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 Wilkerson at jwilkerson@lemontlibrary.org. Please book your visit at least two weeks in advance as availability is limited.
Recorded Teen Booktalks