Teen Craft To-Go: Faux Gumball Machine
2026-08-01
Available at the YA Desk while supplies last. One kit per patron, please.
No registration required.

Tween Movie
2026-08-01 13:00, 2026-08-08 13:00 (America/Chicago)
Come watch a fun tween movie!

PNG at MCL Saturday Sessions: Fashion
2026-08-01 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-08 13:00 - 16:00
Design and make your own clothes and accessories! Strike a pose in your new look!
Funding for Project Next Generation is provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services to the Secretary of State/Illinois State Library under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).
Ages 10-18

PNG at MCL: Open Lab
2026-08-03 15:00 - 19:00, 2026-08-04 15:00 - 19:00, 2026-08-05 15:00 - 19:00, 2026-08-06 15:00 - 19:00, 2026-08-10 15:00 - 19:00, 2026-08-11 15:00 - 19:00, 2026-08-12 15:00 - 19:00
Work with any of our equipment & create whatever you can imagine!
Funding for Project Next Generation is provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services to the Secretary of State/Illinois State Library under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).
Ages 10-18

The Teen Lounge
2026-08-03 16:00 - 19:00, 2026-08-04 16:00 - 19:00, 2026-08-05 16:00 - 19:00, 2026-08-06 16:00 - 19:00, 2026-08-11 16:00 - 19:00, 2026-08-12 16:00 - 19:00
Want a chill place to hang after school? Take advantage of our YA Department to study, craft, game, or read!
We have craft supplies, board games, video games, and more for teens to enjoy and get creative with!
Ages 12-18

Builder's Club
2026-08-03 17:30 - 19:00
Build whatever you can imagine with our building blocks!

Playroom Playdate
2026-08-04 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-08-06 16:00 - 19:00, 2026-08-11 10:00 - 12:00
Meet up with friends and make new ones in our fun playroom!

Shark Story Hour
2026-08-05 10:30, 2026-08-06 10:30
Read a book about sharks, sing and dance and take home a fun shark craft!

Adult Craft: Butterfly Migration Centerpiece
2026-08-06 15:00, 2026-08-06 17:30
Commemorate the beginning of the autumn migration of monarch butterflies and create a butterfly centerpiece.
Required registration begins July 29th.

Tween Craft: Pool Noodle Fish
2026-08-07
Come pick up a kit to make your very own floating pool noodle fish!
Begins Friday, August 7th while supplies last.

Movie Monday
2026-08-10 16:00
Come watch Mean Girls and have a snack in the YA Department!

Back to School Story Hour
2026-08-12 10:30, 2026-08-13 10:30
Read a book about school, sing and dance and take home a fun school craft!
