- Monday, November 16
Manga/Anime Appreciation Club - Friday, November 27
Movie Night - Friday, December 18
Movie Night - Monday, November 30
Teen Book Discussion
Teens can attend and participate in programs at the Library that are specifically designed for them, such as teen book discussions and movie nights. Many activities and events of interest to teens are held throughout the year, including book discussions, a teen poetry contest, photography and video contests, a teen job fair, gaming tournaments, and a Teen Read Week celebration. Check the full Library Program and Event Calendars for a description of scheduled events.
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Library Programs and Events for Teens
Anime/Manga Drawing Workshop
Teens and adults get together for instructional sessions with an experienced anime artist.
Anime Film Fest
Teens and adults can watch Japanese animated features on a big screen while enjoying pocky and other Japanese snacks.
Annual Teen Job Fair
The 2009 job fair for teens will be held on Thursday, March 26 from 12:30 to 4:30pm.
Book Discussions
Teens meet to talk about books of current interest that have been suggested by teens. Refreshments are provided.
Improv Night
This program is popular with teens who enjoy developing their ability to perform with little or no preparation.
Manga/Anime Appreciation Club
Teens meet to discuss manga and view anime while enjoying Japanese snacks. Adults are welcome!
Movie Night
Movies selected for a teen audience are shown in the Mary Radmacher Meeting Room. Refreshments are provided.
National Poetry Month
Teens celebrate National Poetry Month with special programs and a display of winning poems from Skokie Public Library's most recent Teen Poetry Contest.
Photography Contest
Color or black and white photos, shot by teens, are judged based on quality, originality, and creativity.
Poetry Contest
Skokie Public Library's Annual Teen Poetry Contest awards prizes for winners. The top three poems are submitted to a national contest.
Teen Read Week
Highlighting teen reading, Teen Read Week is celebrated each year during the third week of October.
Teen Summer Reading Program
The annual summer reading program is held during June and July for adults and teens. All participants receive prizes.
Skokie Public Library Book Award
This award is presented each year to a graduating senior of each of the Niles Township high schools. Recipients of the award are selected by librarians at the schools.
Video Contest
Teens enter the video contest by uploading their original work to YouTube.
Village of
Skokie Human Relations Commission: Diversity Contest
Diversity Awareness contests are open to elementary, junior high, and high school students. An Essay and Poetry Contest, a Technology Projects Contest, and a Poetry Contest are sponsored by this Village of Skokie commission. Winning submissions are displayed at Skokie Public Library and can be viewed online. For updated contest information, contact Meryl Rivenson at 847.933.8209.
Yoga for Teens
Yoga can be a wonderful and fun way of cultivating self-discipline, promoting self-esteem, and maintaining the physical, mental, and spiritual well-being of any teenager.
