Deerfield's Choice: Team Jacob
All month long, visitors to the Teen Space have been using plastic fangs to vote for either the vampire Edward or the werewolf Jacob, in anticipation for the release of the Twilight Saga: Eclipse. The fangs have been counted and when it comes down to Team Edward and Team Jacob, Deerfield is on Team Jacob!
Thanks everyone for casting your votes!
Teen Advisory Board Meetings
Next Meeting: Sunday, September 19 at 3 p.m. in the lower level conference room at the Library.
As a Teen Advisory Board member you:
- Talk about books, audiobooks, magazines, video games, movies, and music with other members.
- Come up with programming ideas for Teens at the Library.
- Help create content for the Library's Teen website and blog.
- Help out with Teen programs at the Library.
- Give your input and ideas for the new Teen Space.
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Brainstorm ideas for advertising Teen Services at the Library.
If you are interested in becoming a member just come to our monthly meeting! For questions or more information click here to email the Teen Services Librarian.
To register for Teen Events click on the the
Programs & Classes tab at the top of this page.
Kaplan Test Prep & Admissions Programming
College Application Essay Workshop
Wednesday, September 8, 7 p.m.
or
Wednesday, November 3, 7 p.m.
This one-hour workshop is designed to show students and parents what college admissions officers want to see in an essay. The workshop will examine the types of topics students will encounter, cover the four steps to writing a winning essay, and critique a sample admissions essay.
Find Books with Beat at your Library!
Teen Read Week: October 17 - 23
Stop by the Deerfield Public Library during Teen Read Week to read books with beat!Check out materials that rock your world, audiobooks to enrich your ears, or poetry that makes some noise.
Teen Poetry Café
Tuesday, October 19, 7 p.m.
If you're a teen and you enjoy reciting poetry, listening to poetry, or drinking free coffee or hot chocolate, then come to the Library's Teen Poetry Café, in the Teen Space. Poets who wish to read and audience members who want to listen can just walk in to the Teen Space to participate!
Teen Open Mic Night (minus the mic)
Thursday, October 21, 7 p.m.
Teens wishing to perform acoustically can take the stage and perform in the Library's Main Meeting room. Performance slots are limited, so please reserve your 15-minute time slot by emailing the Teen Services Librarian or calling (847) 580-8957. No registration needed for audience members, so be sure to stop in and listen.
Harry Potter Costume Party
Thursday, November 18, 7 p.m.
Teens that have grown up with the Harry Potter series can dress as their favorite character and come to the Library and celebrate the release of the first half of the final movie. Prizes will be awarded for best costumes, treats will be served, and games and crafts will be provided. Please register in advance.
