Teen Services

Winter Reading Program 2025

January 2 – February 28, 2025 This winter, you can Paws to Read with our Winter Reading Program beginning on Thursday, January 2. Both the adult and youth programs are free, easy, and open to everyone! Visit the library in person to pick up a printed log book (for youth) or bingo card (for adults).… [...]

Anime & Manga Club

Monday, December 16 3:30-5 pm Students in grades 4 – 8 are welcome to come and hang out as we explore a different anime/manga fandom every month. [...]

High School Exam Study Nights

Tuesday, December 17; Wednesday, December 18 5-10 pm • High School Students Study for final exams with free Wi-Fi, snacks, and therapy dogs at the library! We're open until 10 pm so you can stay later. Registration is not required, but capacity may be limited due to space. [...]

Winter Holiday Craft Open House

Friday, December 13 OR Saturday, December 14 2-4 pm • All ages Celebrate the winter holidays with a craft! Young children will need adult help. Registration is not required, but supplies are limited. [...]

Thanksgiving Craft Open House

Friday, November 22 OR Saturday, November 23 2-4 pm • All ages Celebrate Thanksgiving with a craft! Young children will need some adult help. Registration is not required, but supplies are limited. [...]

Anime & Manga Club

Monday, November 18 3:30-5 pm Students in grades 4 - 8 are welcome to come and hang out as we explore a different anime/manga fandom every month. Register here! [...]

Firefly Family Theater: The Harvest Moon

Wednesday, November 6 6:30–7:15 pm Join Spark the Firefly and all her friends as they welcome a new season. Watch the changing leaves, gather acorns with a silly squirrel and experience all the sights and sounds of Fall in Firefly Grove. The Harvest Moon includes puppets, original music, interactive movement and lots of fall fun for families!… [...]

Anime & Manga Club

Monday, October 21 3:30-5 pm Students in grades 4 - 8 are welcome to come and hang out as we explore a different anime/manga fandom every month. Register here! [...]

Itadakimasu! Let’s Make a Bento

Thursday, October 17 4-5 pm You see bento in anime all the time, but what if The Obento Lady could teach you how to make one? In this small group foodie workshop, participants learn the rules of bento-making before making one to take home. Each participant receives a bento box, a pair of chopsticks, and… [...]

Rhythm & Rhyme Community Storytimes

Monday, September 16 10 - 10:30 am • All ages with adult Location | 338 N. Iowa Ave, Villa Park Monday, September 16 11:30 am-noon • All ages with adult Location | 1S325 Ardmore Ave, Oakbrook Terrace Join us on the road for special storytimes featuring music and movement! Children of all ages are welcome with an… [...]