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See the Teen Events Calendar for a complete list of our exciting programs.



Allowance for Good Informational Sessions

altSunday, May 19 2pm, Wednesday May 22 4pm, The Loft Main Library

If you're looking for more ways to get involved, make the world a better place and earn volunteer hours stop by the Loft to talk to members of the local non-profit Allowance for Good.  Allowance for Good works with youth to help them learn about philanthropy, leadership, civic action and how they can make positive change on a global level.  They'll highlight their three main program offerings for 2013; Global Catalysts, Global Philanthropy Summit and Global Engagement Expeditions.

 

 
Teen Summer Reading Program: Have Book Will Travel

 altJune 1- July 31, The Loft, Main Library & All Evanston Public Library Branches

Run, walk, bike, skateboard, drive- whatever it takes! Just make sure to take part in the Loft’s EPIC summer reading program, filled with chances to win prizes like a $100 gift card to Old Orchard Mall. Stop by, sign up, get a reading log and you’ll be on your way to getting raffle tickets to win gift cards to your favorite restaurants and shops,cool weekly prizes, popular YA books and more .  Come to the Loft or either Library branch to sign up starting June 1. Learn all the specific details about the teen program check out the Teen Summer Reading Page. Grades 6-12. 

 


 
 
Teen DIY : Create Your Own Videogame!

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Saturday, June 22, 3-4 pm, The Loft, Main Library

Wednesday, June 26, 3:30-4:30 pm, Chicago Ave Main Street Branch 

If you're a fan of video games or just want to learn something new then come to CAMS for this great teen event.  Library staff and Maker Corps members will be showing you the basics of using the simple computer animation program, Scratch and to how hook up a MaKey MaKey to make anything a controller from a  bunch of bananas to pennies.  Recommended for grades 6-12.  A Maker Corps program.   Space is limited! Register for Loft event or register for Chicago Ave Main Street Branch event. 

 
Minecraft in the Loft!!!

altSunday, June 23, 2 pm, The Loft, Main Library

Join us in the Loft to play Minecraft with other teen gamers. Evanston brothers and Minecraft-aficionados Emmett and Mac will open up their server and impressive, ever-expanding Minecraft world to teens who want to learn this great game - and those who already love to play.

All six Loft computers will be reserved for play. You will need to sign into your own Minecraft account in order to play. For those without a Minecraft account, the Loft will provide access to its own account during the program (to purchase an account before the program, go to Minecraft.net). Those interested may play on their own laptop.

Register to attend. TEENS IN 6th-12th GRADE ONLY.

 
Teen Advisory Board Meeting

altTuesday, May 21, 6 - 7 pm, The Loft, Main Library

If you're a crafty TAB veteran, you know the drill. If you've never even heard of TAB but you enjoy The Loft and like to indulge in free pizza now and then, you're more than welcome to stop by and see what we're all about. TAB members help plan, lead and set up Loft programs, assist with decision making in the Loft, decorate the space and more. We hope to see you there! For grades 6-12. 

 
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