Tue, Jul 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual via Zoom
Join us every other Tuesday to discuss a film from Hoopla or Kanopy.
Registration is now closed

Wed, Jul 02, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - The Commons
Come in and get to know your teen librarians!

Mon, Jul 07, All day
Des Plaines Public Library - 3rd Floor
Take & Make Kits are fun crafts you can take home and make on your own time. Drop in to pick up your kit throughout the month! Available while supplies last. For teens in grades 7-12.

Mon, Jul 07, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - The Commons
Come in and get to know your teen librarians!

Tue, Jul 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Des Plaines Public Library - The Commons
A staff member will lead a book discussion. Books are available at the 3rd floor info desk in the public library approximately 30 days in advance.

Tue, Jul 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - Meeting Room C
This Mahjong workshop introduces participants to the traditional game of Mahjong and its benefits. An experienced instructor will cover the basic rules, strategies, and hands-on practice.
This event is full

Tue, Jul 08, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - The Commons
Come in and get to know your teen librarians!

Wed, Jul 09, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - The Commons
Come in and get to know your teen librarians!

Wed, Jul 09, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - Meeting Room B/C
Meet fellow board gamers! Play our games or bring your own.

Thu, Jul 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library
Join us on a "Walk & Talk" program with the Forest Preserves of Cook County!
This event is full

Fri, Jul 11, 6:30pm - 8:45pm
Des Plaines Public Library - Meeting Room B/C
A free screening of the independent film Nickel Boys.

Sat, Jul 12, 9:00am - 1:30pm
Des Plaines Public Library - Meeting Room A
Find out your starting score and identify your strengths and weaknesses by taking the SAT Practice Test presented by iAchieve Learning.

Mon, Jul 14, All day
Des Plaines Public Library - 3rd Floor
Take & Make Kits are fun crafts you can take home and make on your own time. Drop in to pick up your kit throughout the month! Available while supplies last. For teens in grades 7-12.

Mon, Jul 14, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - The Commons
Come in and get to know your teen librarians!

Tue, Jul 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - The Commons
Are you or your best friend an LGBTQ teen? Join us and show your support as we watch movies, play games and interact about topics that support the LGBTQ youth. For teens in grades 7-12.

Tue, Jul 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - The Commons
Come in and get to know your teen librarians!

Tue, Jul 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual via Zoom
Join us every other Tuesday to discuss a film from Hoopla or Kanopy.

Tue, Jul 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - The Canvas
A 20's and 30's program. Make an abstract painting with a pour technique. No drawing or art skills necessary, but you may want to wear something you don't mind getting acrylic paint on.
This event is full

Wed, Jul 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - The Commons
All furry pets deserve to play in style! Join us as we make a posh no-sew fleece tug toy for a pup or feline in need. For teens in grades 7-12.

Wed, Jul 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - The Commons
Come in and get to know your teen librarians!

Wed, Jul 16, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Des Plaines Public Library - Meeting Room C
A staff member will lead a book discussion. Books are available at the 3rd floor info desk in the public library approximately 30 days in advance.

Sat, Jul 19, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - The Canvas
Learn to draw the human body with a clothed model, located in The Canvas on the 4th floor. Drop in with no registration required; open to adults, seniors, and teens.  

Sat, Jul 19, 1:30pm - 3:45pm
Des Plaines Public Library - Meeting Room B/C
A free screening of the feature film Fly Me to the Moon.

Mon, Jul 21, All day
Des Plaines Public Library - 3rd Floor
Take & Make Kits are fun crafts you can take home and make on your own time. Drop in to pick up your kit throughout the month! Available while supplies last. For teens in grades 7-12.

Mon, Jul 21, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - The Commons
Come in and get to know your teen librarians!

Mon, Jul 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Des Plaines Public Library - The Commons
Join us for a teen UNO tournament to compete for the winning prize. For teens in grades 7-12.

Tue, Jul 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - The Commons
Come in and get to know your teen librarians!

Tue, Jul 22, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - The Canvas
Purrfect Perler Glasses Holder
This event is full

Wed, Jul 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - The Commons
Open maker workshop. Sample our featured technology or bring your own project to work on. July Spotlight: Seashell Frames. For teens in grades 7-12

Wed, Jul 23, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - The Commons
Come in and get to know your teen librarians!

Thu, Jul 24, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Des Plaines Public Library - Meeting Room C
A staff member will lead a book discussion. Books are available at the 3rd floor info desk in the public library approximately 30 days in advance.

Fri, Jul 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - 4th Floor Forum
Purrfect Perler Glasses Holder
This event is full

Mon, Jul 28, All day
Des Plaines Public Library - 3rd Floor
Take & Make Kits are fun crafts you can take home and make on your own time. Drop in to pick up your kit throughout the month! Available while supplies last. For teens in grades 7-12.

Mon, Jul 28, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Des Plaines Public Library - Library Plaza
Des Plaines Public Library is teaming up with "Clean Up Give Back" to clean up garbage around the library.

Mon, Jul 28, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - The Commons
Come in and get to know your teen librarians!

Tue, Jul 29, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - The Commons
Come in and get to know your teen librarians!

Wed, Jul 30, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - The Commons
Come in and get to know your teen librarians!

Thu, Jul 31, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Des Plaines Public Library - Meeting Room B/C
Learn how to choose and raise chicks, and care for adult birds.