Locations:
Main Library - Channahon
25207 W Channon Drive
PO Box 300
Channahon, IL 60410
Phone: 815-467-6200
Fax: 815-467-4012
Minooka Branch
109 N Wabena Avenue
PO Box 370
Minooka, IL 60447
Phone: 815-467-1600
Fax: 815-467-1632
Teens Services, Information and Events
Summer Reading Kickoff 2012
Kickoff for the 2012 Summer Reading program, ‘Reading is so Delicious!’ will be Saturday, June 2. Join us from 1-3pm on the Channahon Lawn for a fun afternoon for all ages! Entertainment will include a karate demo given by TM Martial Arts and a performance by Matt Wilhelm, the world’s fastest spinner on a BMX bike. This free event will include carnival games, refreshments, crafts,
and a bouncy house! Don’t miss your first opportunity to sign up for our Summer Reading Program!No registration required for this event. (If inclement weather, we’ll have kickoff at Skateland from 1-3pm)
For more information on summer reading, visit our Summer Reading page!
Healthy Eating: Start at the Supermarket
Brittney Junker, Registered Dietician from Morris Hospital, will be at our library to talk about healthy eating. Geared towards adults and teens, this program will give an overview on how to give your body the nutrients it needs
and choose healthy foods. She will also take a virtual tour of the grocery store, giving tips on healthy shopping, meal planning and navigating through the various aisles of the store. Required registration opens May 22.
What's going on in the Teen Lounge?
for those in 7th-12th grades
April:
Teen Anime Club
Do you love manga, anime and all things Japanese?
We'll watch three shows a month, picked by the club members. Choose from our selection or bring some of your favorite manga and anime to share!
Snacks will be provided. Register now!Monday, April 23
5pm
Channahon Library
Crafty Teens
Learn how to create your own Japanese-style, paper lantern to decorate with haiku in honor of National Poetry Month!
Registration is required.
Lanterns you can make.
Glow, lanterns, with cool, soft light.
Happy teens you’ll be.
Monday, April 30
5pmChannahon Library
May:
Join us for monthly meetings for a chance to make yourself heard and make an impact on your community! Tell us what you want to see in the library and what programs you want to attend! Register now!
Monday, May 7
5pm
Channahon Library
Teen Anime Club
Do you love manga, anime and all things Japanese?
We'll watch three shows a month, picked by the club members. Choose from our selection or bring some of your favorite manga and anime to share!
Snacks will be provided. Register now!Monday, May 14
5pm
Channahon Library
Online Book Club
Join our online book club and get excerpts of a new book every week. You can also discuss the books you read with teens all over the country in the forums section.
New Additions
Looking for something new to read? Check out our latest releases!
Learning Express Library
Get sample tests and test prep for the ACT, SAT, PSAT and AP tests online for free. You will need to register the first time you use the service.
Live Homework Help
Get homework help from live tutors every day from 2pm to 11pm! There are tutors for English, social studies, math and science. All you need is your library card.
Youth Futures
Think of Youthfutures as a very smart online search engine dedicated to your future. Better yet, think of it as a good friend with connections. If you need help, Youthfutures is where you’ll find it — from specialized technology training to family support to health services and much more.
