Teens
The Six Mile Regional Library District (SMRLD) is proud to provide high-quality service for all ages. Teen services focuses on providing programs, materials, and research help for ages 12-18. Youth services focuses on children 12 and under. See the Kids page for more information.
Things to Do: Event Calendar or Brochure
All Ages:
All Ages Summer Reading Challenge: Finding Your Voice
June 1 – July 21
Register online at smrld.beanstack.com,
with the Beanstack Tracker App, or at either library location
with the Beanstack Tracker App, or at either library location

Friends of the Library Annual Book Sale
Wilson Park Ice Rink
Hardback Books – $1
Paperbacks, Children’s Books, & DVDs – 50 cents
Special items are priced separately.
6/1 Thursday – 6 PM to 9 PM Preview Sale. Admission $5.00.
6/2 Friday – 4 PM to 8 PM Free Admission.
6/3 Saturday – 9 AM til Noon Free Admission. A bag of books can be purchased for $6.00.
https://www.smrld.org/about/ friends-of-the-library-2/
Paperbacks, Children’s Books, & DVDs – 50 cents
Special items are priced separately.
6/1 Thursday – 6 PM to 9 PM Preview Sale. Admission $5.00.
6/2 Friday – 4 PM to 8 PM Free Admission.
6/3 Saturday – 9 AM til Noon Free Admission. A bag of books can be purchased for $6.00.
https://www.smrld.org/about/

2023 All Ages Summer Reading Finale
Saturday, July 29
10 AM at SMRLD 2145 Johnson Rd
10 AM at SMRLD 2145 Johnson Rd
Get Your T-shirt Prize at the Shirts Galore Mobile Printer &
Enjoy the Foam Party! Dress for Mess!
Enjoy the Foam Party! Dress for Mess!
Teens:

2023 Teen Summer Reading Challenge
Register online at smrld.beanstack.com, with the Beanstack Tracker App, or at either library location.
Stop by either library location to pick up a free book to get you started.
Read anything one hour each week of the program (June 1 and July 21) and you will be entered in a weekly drawing for a prize!
Read one hour all 8 weeks and receive a 2023 Summer Reading T-shirt at the finale!
Must be at Finale to get the t-shirt.
Stop by either library location to pick up a free book to get you started.
Read anything one hour each week of the program (June 1 and July 21) and you will be entered in a weekly drawing for a prize!
Read one hour all 8 weeks and receive a 2023 Summer Reading T-shirt at the finale!
Must be at Finale to get the t-shirt.
Questions? Email [email protected] or call the Youth Services department at 618-452-6238 ext 720

Teen Art Take Home Kits
For Grades 7-12
June: Mini Canvas Painting
July: Wreck This Journal
Pick up a kit with supplies and instructions at either library location while supplies last.

Teen Cuisine: Cooking Class
in partnership with University of Illinois Extension
For Grades 7-12
June 5-9 from 1-3 PM
SMRLD, 2001 Delmar Ave
Teens must be able to attend all class dates. Space is limited. Call the YS Department at 618-452-6238 to register.

Creating Your Own Cartoon Characters
Teen Summer Reading Program
for Grades 7-12
for Grades 7-12
Friday, July 14
4 PM
SMRLD, 2001 Delmar Ave
4 PM
SMRLD, 2001 Delmar Ave
Learn how to draw cartoon characters with Will Stuck!
Questions? Email [email protected] or call the Youth Services department at 618-452-6238 ext 720

Teen & Tween Sharknado Craft
Grades 5 – 12
Saturday,
August 12 | 2 PM
SMRLD, 2001 Delmar Ave
August 12 | 2 PM
SMRLD, 2001 Delmar Ave
Drop in and make a shark tornado!
Questions? Email [email protected] or call the Youth Services department at 618-452-6238 ext 720

TAG = Teen Advisory Group
TAG is for volunteers ages 13-17 who use their voice to improve the library’s teen services, materials, and so much more!
Meetings are 12-1 PM @ 2001 Delmar Ave
Saturday, Jun. 10, Jul. 22, Aug. 19
at 2001 Delmar Ave
at 2001 Delmar Ave
Tell us what you think!
Questions? Email [email protected] or call the Youth Services department at 618-452-6238 ext 720

Nintendo Switch
Every Saturday, 1-4 PM
Teen Room, 2001 Delmar Ave
Grades 7-12
Teen Room, 2001 Delmar Ave
Grades 7-12
For more information email: [email protected]
Teen Digital Library
Find what you need for your next assignment or to ace that test! Find books, audiobooks, and more on our Online Resources Page! Resources are available at home and at the library.
Additional resources are available on our Resources & Services Page.
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