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Celebrate March Madness, by making buttons of your favorite NCAA team. Feel free to bring your own small photo or select one from our precut images.
For ages 13 to 19
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Join Kelly's YOUmedia for some fun events. Every Friday there will be a different event to participate in; whether it's gaming or crafting or even watching a movie.
The First Friday of every month will be Game Day, whether it's video…You're invited to join us during "Teen Time", for crafting, gaming, vinyl cutting and some 3-D printing.
For teens 13 to 19].
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Join us for Gamer's Universe Showdown Series, our monthly esports celebration leading up to the 2026 edition of Gamer's Universe.
The Chicago Teen Gamer's Guild will run monthly tournaments showcasing a variety of competitive games.
SquidWest…
Choose your own adventure and explore new lands in our Dungeons & Dragons weekly sessions! Dungeons & Dragons is a fantasy tabletop role-playing game where players create unique characters and work together to create stories to…
Interested in other roleplaying and wargaming tabletop games? Join us for open shop where we play Warhammer 40k, Age of Sigmar, Necromundo, Kill Team and alternative RPGs like Mork Borg, Black Crusade (40k), Call of Cthulhu, Deadlands and…
Come hang out in our YOUmedia space and work those creative muscles! You can draw, paint, knit or embroider, as well as design and print 3D objects and make your own stickers with our Cricut vinyl cutter.
For ages 10 to 19.
…Join the teen librarian as they show you around YOUmedia's recording studio and how to create podcasts, record music, and using software such as Logic Pro.
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Neurodiverse teens from PACTT (Parents Allied with Children and Teachers for Tomorrow), hang out for teen time activities, like crafts, coloring and/or painting, games and Legos.
For teens 13 and up.
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Join us every Tuesday to sample our technological offerings. We have a 3D printer, vinyl cutter, laptops and a Nintendo Switch for gaming and even musical instruments! We also have card games, board games and pen and paper roleplaying…
Whether gaming, learning new tech, or just vibing, we’ve got you covered. Join us Tuesdays & Thursdays 3:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
3D PrinterSilhouette Vinyl CutterNintendo SwitchDSLR Camera, Green Screen + Studio LightsLaptops +…Curious to learn a new skill? Need homework help? Or do you just want to take the time to geek out with friends? At YOUMedia Open Shop, you can do all of the above! Step right up and into things you have been itching to try.…
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Are you a fan of anime, manga, or both? Join us as we discuss and view popular titles both past and present.
Interns meet to design, create, and execute game rules for CTGG.
For teens 16 to19.
AccessibilityNeed sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org…
Stop by the branch on Thursday afternoons to hang out, create, and learn!Teens who are interested can:
Learn about Vinyl Cutting with our Silhouette machineTest out our 3D PrinterCreate with a variety of art and craft suppliesPlay…Whether gaming, learning new tech, or just vibing, we’ve got you covered. Join us Tuesdays & Thursdays 3:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
3D PrinterSilhouette Vinyl CutterNintendo SwitchDSLR Camera, Green Screen + Studio LightsLaptops +…Want to reserve the YOUmedia HWLC Recording Studio? First, you have to get certified! Register for an introduction to sound recording, Garageband, equipment setup, saving and exporting audio files.
After the certification, you can reserve…
Hang out at the library playing video games or table-top games. Use our video game systems and STEAM Machine to play a variety of fun games. You can challenge the Librarians to show off their moves in Just Dance or race your friends…
Join Kelly's YOUmedia for some fun events. Every Friday there will be a different event to participate in; whether it's gaming or crafting or even watching a movie.
The First Friday of every month will be Game Day, whether it's video…Choose your own adventure and explore new lands in our Dungeons & Dragons weekly sessions! Dungeons & Dragons is a fantasy tabletop role-playing game where players create unique characters and work together to create stories to…