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YA Program
Quotes from the Heart (February 2020) Gallery
Adults and teens hand-lettered and framed meaningful quotes in this fun and artsy workshop led by Amanda Palczynski. They used collage techniques, watercolor pens, and a variety of other materials in their creations.
Blackout Poetry Contest
Create a “blackout” poem by crossing out words on a book page and leaving behind only the ones that make up your poem. Photocopied book pages are available at the Information Desk, or you may use one of your own (make a photocopy – don’t tear it out!). Submit your poem using the entry form below (or pick up an entry form at the Information Desk) by April 30, 2019. If using the form below, … Read more
College Preparation
Colleges and Careers: Research colleges and careers. Learn more about different professions, classes and courses of study offered by different schools, and more. Appily (formerly Cappex) Career One Stop College Board College Scorecard Illinois High School 2 Career Illinois Postsecondary Profiles Illinois Worknet Occupational Outlook Handbook Scholarships: Cut college costs by researching and applying for scholarships. Some places to research include: employers (student or parent), local community organizations, scholarships from the schools you are interested … Read more
SYNC – Free Audiobooks
For the past few summers, SYNC (sponsored by AudioFile Magazine) has been offering free audiobooks for teens through Overdrive – these are titles you can download, listen to, and keep. This year, summer has come early – SYNC’s 2017 season runs from April 27 – August 16, 2017. Each week they offer 2 free titles. You can check out the schedule and download the books here: https://www.audiobooksync.com/. I’m looking forward to Feed, by M.T. Anderson and The … Read more
If I Were – by Brenna K.
If I were a unicorn I would gallop and play, While trotting through the sun all day. With my rainbow mane to a shine like a star, To sit back and watch the sea from afar. What an amazing life it would be.
Just a Dream – by Brenna K.
The unicorn ran with a bolt, Whooshing without a single holt. Shining so bright, In the beautiful night. I awoke from my blissful dream with a jolt.
Unicorns – by Brenna K.
Unicorns lead trails of rainbows, Shining with their sparkling bows. They run with a jump and a spring, Chasing chickens flapping their wings. For who knows how long this will go.
Dreams – by Shreya S.
Can you hear the calling? Urging you to pursue your dreams? Can’t you tell that it is tempting? To believe that everything is not what it seems? Why won’t you go to the voices? And hear what they have to say? They could change your life, In an unexpected way. It could lead you far away, To a land never known. Here you can make the future, And the journey your own. Go, and bring … Read more
Untitled – by Shreya S.
There once was a girl, who was naïve, Who never thought that she could weave, She tried and tried, And often cried, But found out she had to believe.