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Teen Programs

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Summer Events for Tweens and Teens

Tweens and Teens entering 5th - 12th grades are invited to join us in the library community room for these exciting events!  

These activities are supported by the Friends of the Morton Township Library. 

Schedule of Events

Cookies and Canvas

Thursday, June 18th  1:30 p.m.
Come enjoy cookies while being led through the creation of your very own canvas painting.

Stop Animation Dinosaurs - Sloan Museum

Thursday, June 25th 1:30 p.m.
Explore the animated movie making process from start to finish.  Create and edit a film of your own using the provided materials.

My Magazine Mashup!

Thursday, July 2nd 1:30 p.m.
Show off what inspires you!  Cut up magazines to create a unique collage representing you.

A2 Magic Workshop with Jeff Wawrzaszek

Thursday, July 9th 1:30 p.m.
Become a magician by learning some amazing "sleights of hand," astonishing mind reading stunts, and cool magic tricks.

Kinetic Sculptures - Sloan Museum

Thursday, July 16th  1:30 p.m.
Put your artwork in motion by designing and building a kinetic sculpture using mechanical cranks, cams, and linkages to make it move.

A.R.K. Animal Encounters - Live Animals

Thursday, July 23rd 1:30 p.m.
Interact with a variety of live animals and learn amazing facts about their feathers, skins and shells.

Nerf Mobile Games

Thursday, July 30th 1:30 p.m.
Gear up for the ultimate end of summer party!  Join in the Nerf fun as you run, dodge, dive, and blast the competition in a variety of games.  Nerf blasters and darts are provided.