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For Teens

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100 Books Before High School reading challenge.

At the Library

Computers

There are four public computers in the Youth Services Department for use for 1 hour—extensions available upon request if no one is waiting.

View more details about our technology.

Teen Lounge

Our Teen Lounge is for library visitors grades 6–12. This enclosed space is a great place to meet friends, work on homework or play board games. It includes two large monitors for connecting to laptops and gaming systems. There's plenty of seating at the countertop-height table when you want to tackle a writing assignment and other seating and small table arrangements when you just want to relax.

Use of the Teen Lounge does not require a reservation or a WPLD library card, but users need to sign in at the Youth Services Desk.

Teen Study Rooms

Use one of our three Study Rooms in the Youth Services Department for collaborating on class projects, working on homework or private tutoring sessions.

Study Rooms may be reserved up to seven days in advance by WPLD cardholders. Same-day reservations and walk-ins are welcome for all Library visitors. The maximum reservation length is three hours. Limit 1 reservation per day.

Youth & Teen Study Rooms
Call 630/393-1171 x124 to make a reservation.

Room 1: table and chairs for 4, HDMI monitor, white board

Room 2: table and chairs for 4, HDMI monitor, white board

Room 3: table and booth/bench seating for 4, HDMI monitor

Available for ages up to 17 or an adult with a child; 8 year olds and up can make a reservation.

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Adult Study Rooms

Use one of our three Study Rooms in the Adult Services Department when you need a quiet space to study, work or hold a small meeting.

Study Rooms may be reserved up to seven days in advance by WPLD cardholders. Same-day reservations and walk-ins are welcome for all Library visitors. The maximum reservation length is three hours. Limit 1 reservation per day.

Adult Study Rooms
Call 630/393-1171 x121 to make a reservation.
Room 1: casual seating for 3, HDMI monitor
Room 2: table and chairs for 4, HDMI monitor, white board
Room 3: table and chairs for 6, HDMI monitor, white board

Learn with Us

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Lead with Us

Join the Teen Advisory Board!

Do you want your voice to be heard at the Library? Being a member of the Teen Advisory Board is a great way to share your opinion on things like new title suggestions and future programming.

The Teen Advisory Board requires members to:

Have a current WPLD library card
Be 12–17 years old
Have a Teen Volunteer Application on file

Members of the Teen Advisory Board are expected to do the following every three months:

Attend at least one T.A.B. meeting
Participate in at least one Teen event other than a T.A.B. meeting
Volunteer at least one hour

You can register now for any or all sessions of Teen Advisory Board through our Events calendar.

For more details about Teen Advisory Board, ask at the Youth Services Desk.

Read with Us

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By Mandy, Teen Services Associate

For as long as humanity has existed, we’ve spun tales of great warriors, terrifying monsters and powerful gods. Every culture on earth has their own stories that have withstood the test of time to be retold again and again throughout generations. Myths and Legends Day is a celebration of the uniquely human desire to explain the unknown through inspiring and entertaining stories of heroes, villains and mystical things just beyond our understanding. Celebrate Myths and Legends Day at the Library by checking out these Young Adult adaptations of Norse, Greek, Chinese and African myths. Teens are sure to love these tales of young heroes who embark on dangerous quests to overcome great challenges and reach their goals. They learn and grow along the way, and by the end of the of their journey, make their own mark on history and become a legend.

You can find these and many other great titles in our catalog. If you would like more recommendations, please stop by the Youth Services Desk, call 630/393-1171 x124 or email youthservices@warrenville.com.

Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi

Six Crimson Cranes by Elizabeth Lim

Witches of East End by Melissa de la Cruz

Persephone by Loic Locatelli-Kournwsky

Teen Volunteer Opportunities

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Earn Volunteer Hours at Home by Reading, Crafting and Writing!

It's hard for teenagers to find volunteer opportunities right now, so we’ve come up with a great way to earn hours from home and have fun doing it!

If you're a bookworm and enjoy telling others about what you’ve read, consider writing a book review! Tell us about your most recent reads by filling out a Book Review Form. Reviews will be shared with others so you’ll be helping your community find their next favorite book. Each review is worth one volunteer hour. Write about books you’ve checked out from WPLD or read from another source.

If you like craft projects or just want to try something new, sign up for our Teen Take & Make Craft Kits this spring. Kits come complete with everything you will need to make a Recycled Book Hedgehog and/or a beautiful Paper Flower Bouquet! Earn one volunteer hour by filling out a Craft Review Form. Tell us what you thought about the craft to give us ideas for future projects. Send us photos of your finished creations so we can share them at the Library and on social media.

Completed forms are due May 28. For more information about these volunteer opportunities, go to Teen Volunteer Hours.

If you have any questions about teen volunteer hours, call Teen Services Associate Mandy at 630/393-1171 x124 or email youthservices@warrenville.com.

Homework Help, Research and Practice Tests

The information in these databases will take you to a world of knowledge and discovery. Please be curious and click away! Or, ask a librarian to explain what each database includes.

Unless otherwise noted, these databases are free to use in the Library and can be accessed anywhere with your Warrenville Library card and PIN (default is the last 4 digits of your phone number).

Academic Search Premiere: Find full-text articles for your next research project.
Learning Express: Practice skills in math, English and other subjects. Prepare for important tests.
Lynda.com: Learn photography, coding and dozens of other subjects with these video-based online courses. This resource is only available to Warrenville Public Library District cardholders.

Mango Languages: Learn more than 60 languages. Try the free app to take your language on the go.
Universal Class: Learn practical hands-on subjects like cooking and exercise as well as school-ready topics like writing and algebra.
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Teen Events

Take & Make Craft: Winter Snow Globe - Ages 12–17

Sat, Dec 21, All day

Registration is now closed

Crochet Club - Ages 12–17

Fri, Dec 27, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Meeting Room East and West Combined

Winter Reading Challenge Kickoff - Ages 2–12

Thu, Jan 02, All day

Winter Reading Challenge Kickoff - Ages 2–12

Fri, Jan 03, All day

Panels and Pages - Ages 12–17

Fri, Jan 03, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Meeting Room East and West Combined

Winter Reading Challenge Kickoff - Ages 2–12

Sat, Jan 04, All day

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Need service hours? Looking for ways to be involved in your community?

We could use help preparing for upcoming programs, assisting with youth events and with cleaning the department. You can also earn volunteer hours if you join the Teen Advisory Board.

Get more details at the Youth Services Desk. Download Teen Volunteer Application

Mon, Dec 16	9:30AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Dec 17	9:30AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Dec 18	9:30AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Dec 19	9:30AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Dec 20	9:30AM to 7:00PM
Sat, Dec 21	9:30AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Dec 22	1:00PM to 5:00PM


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