Pick up your free book

Did you read 500 minutes this summer and complete the 2020 Summer Reading Challenge? If you did, pick up your free book at our desks in Kids’ World and the Hub from now through Monday, August 31.  

Need something to do this summer? Pick up an Activity Kit for any age outside the library’s Dunton Street entrance. Elementary, Tween and Teen kits available.      

Makes sure to check out what Youth Services is sharing on Wakelet! We have information and activities for all ages. Check it out here: Youth Services AHML - Wakelet. 

New on Wakelets: Ooey Gooey Kids at Home. Messy play allows children to learn with all five senses. Here are some fun ideas to try with your child. 

This will be the final week this resources page for youth and families is updated. We will continue to send our weekly email with programs and resources for kids, tweens and teens. You can subscribe to this email here.

Arlington Adventures: Learn about the library’s Butterfly Garden, then try the crafts and read these books. 

Parents' Turn: Healthy Tidbits for the Whole Family - Watermelons! Looking for a taste of Parents’ Turn, your time to learn about self-care and intentional engagement with your child? Sunny Amirpour of PositivelySTRONG Health Solutions is back with fun activities, recipes, books, resources and more for you and your kids to explore. This week, we’re celebrating watermelons! 

Early Childhood 

Storytime On Demand! Join your favorite librarians in our online storytime recordings available 24/7! View as often as you like, at whatever time of day works best for you and your little one.    

Kids 

Missing your regular visits to storytime at the library? Don't worry - we're bringing the library to you! Join us weekly for virtual storytimes on demand. We've got songs, stories and rhymes for you to enjoy from your home. So, get your clapping hands ready!  

Join Miss Emily during this week’s Family Time. 

Storytime in the Park, an Arlington Heights summertime favorite, returns with new safety precautions in place. Join us for a 20-minute outdoor storytime at Pioneer Park and/or Frontier Park, and stop by the bookmobile’s table to get a book bundle or activity kit to take home.   

Please familiarize yourself with our safety precautions before arriving:   

• Everyone over the age of 2 must wear a mask to join the storytime.   

• The number of attendees will be limited in accordance to state guidelines.   

• When you arrive, staff will direct your family to a hula hoop. During the storytime, children are asked to stay in their hula hoops to encourage social distancing.  

• Browsing on the bookmobile is not permitted at this time.   

The bookmobile will arrive at 10:30 a.m. Storytime will begin around 10:40 a.m. In case of bad weather, the storytime will be canceled. 

Tween 

Celebrate Women’s Equality Day and the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage on August 26! Pick up a tween activity kit outside the Dunton entrance of the library and make your own suffragist pin. Kits will be available through September 6. Learn more about women’s suffrage in this Wakelet. 

Make the most out of your last days of summer by cooking, creating, or trying something new. Check out past Tween Tuesdays videos and Wakelets for fun activity ideas.  

Teens 

Teen BYOBook Club: Graphic novels, comics, manga, oh my! Share what you've been reading and get recommendations from fellow teens and expert Hub staff. This meeting's theme will be graphic novels (this includes comics and manga). Plus, one lucky attendee will win an AUTHOR-SIGNED BOOK! If you'd like help picking out some titles, fill out a BookMe form and get a list of personalized recommendations. Tuesday, August 25, 4-5 p.m. 

Dice Guild: Free Play: Play roleplaying games online with other teens! You can be a wizard exploring goblin-filled dungeons, a bewildered teen investigating a spooky small town, an intrepid robot in outer space, a raccoon in the middle of an underground drag race, and so much more. Friday, August 28, 6:30-9:30 p.m. 

Looking for study tools, volunteer opportunities, college prep info and more? Check out the Hub’s website for tons of resources to help you this upcoming school year! 

Makes sure to check out what Youth Services is sharing on Wakelet! We have information and activities for all ages. Check it out here: Youth Services AHML - Wakelet. 

Boredom Busters: Take Flight! Build a paper helicopter or a parachute and then see how well they fly. Instructions and the list of materials are here. 

Early Childhood 

Storytime On Demand! Join your favorite librarians in our online storytime recordings available 24/7! View as often as you like, at whatever time of day works best for you and your little one.    

Kids 

Missing your regular visits to storytime at the library? Don't worry - we're bringing the library to you! Join us weekly for virtual storytimes on demand. We've got songs, stories and rhymes for you to enjoy from your home. So, get your clapping hands ready!  

Join us this week for a special Family Time with Miss Amy! 

Storytime in the Park, an Arlington Heights summertime favorite, returns with new safety precautions in place. Join us for a 20-minute outdoor storytime at Pioneer Park and/or Frontier Park, and stop by the bookmobile’s table to get a book bundle or activity kit to take home.   

Please familiarize yourself with our safety precautions before arriving:   

• Everyone over the age of 2 must wear a mask to join the storytime.   

• The number of attendees will be limited in accordance to state guidelines.   

• When you arrive, staff will direct your family to a hula hoop. During the storytime, children are asked to stay in their hula hoops to encourage social distancing.  

• Browsing on the bookmobile is not permitted at this time.   

The bookmobile will arrive at 10:30 a.m. Storytime will begin around 10:40 a.m. In case of bad weather, the storytime will be canceled. 

Tween 

Check out 21 weeks' worth of past Tween Tuesdays programs. Cook, create or try something new! 

Award-winning author, National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, and all-around awesome human Jason Reynolds has a new video series called, “GRAB THE MIC: Tell Your Story.” He challenges you to create, imagine and write through challenges like creating a TikTok dance or writing a shower song. You can find past and upcoming videos here. 

Teens 

Teens Tinker: Tasty Terrariums: Come and play with your food! We're taking the dirt cup snack and bringing it to the next level by making food terrariums. Have fun with your food and then we'll enjoy our delicious creations at the end. Pick up supplies for this program at the Hub Desk or use your own! Wednesday, August 19, 4-5 p.m. 

Teen BYOBook Club: Do you like comics, graphic novels and manga?! Share what you've been reading and get recommendations from fellow teens and Hub staff. This meeting's theme will be graphic novels (this includes comics and manga). Plus, one lucky attendee will win an AUTHOR-SIGNED BOOK! Tuesday, August 25, 4-5 p.m. 

If you'd like help picking out some reading, watching, or listening recommendations, fill out a Book Me form and get a list of personalized titles. 

Did you read 500 minutes this summer and complete the 2020 Summer Reading Challenge? If you did, pick up your free book at our desks in Kids’ World and the Hub from now through Monday, August 31. 

Need something to do this summer? Pick up an Activity Kit for any age outside the library’s Dunton Street entrance. Elementary, Tween and Teen kits available.     

Makes sure to check out what Youth Services is sharing on Wakelet! We have information and activities for all ages. Check it out here: Youth Services AHML - Wakelet. 

Arlington Adventures with Gracie the Therapy Dog Wakelet: Our community is full of interesting people, places and pets! Join Miss Laura and Miss Kim as they visit Gracie, a therapy dog. Enjoy their video and learn more about therapy dogs. For ages 3-6. 

Early Childhood 

Storytime On Demand! Join your favorite librarians in our online storytime recordings available 24/7! View as often as you like, at whatever time of day works best for you and your little one.   

A month’s worth of Early Learning activities to try at home throughout the month of August! 

Are you noticing challenging behaviors in your little one? Zero To Three has some excellent resources that could help you through this phase of parenting.  

Kids 

Miss Jan shares a story about a very unusual family this week in Family Time! 

Missing your regular visits to storytime at the library? Don't worry - we're bringing the library to you! Join us weekly for virtual storytimes on demand. We've got songs, stories and rhymes for you to enjoy from your home. So, get your clapping hands ready! 

Storytime in the Park, an Arlington Heights summertime favorite, returns with new safety precautions in place. Join us for a 20-minute outdoor storytime at Pioneer Park and/or Frontier Park, and stop by the bookmobile’s table to get a book bundle or activity kit to take home.  

Please familiarize yourself with our safety precautions before arriving:  

• Everyone over the age of 2 must wear a mask to join the storytime.  

• The number of attendees will be limited in accordance to state guidelines.  

• When you arrive, staff will direct your family to a hula hoop. During the storytime, children are asked to stay in their hula hoops to encourage social distancing. 

• Browsing on the bookmobile is not permitted at this time.  

The bookmobile will arrive at 10:30 a.m. Storytime will begin around 10:40 a.m. In case of bad weather, the storytime will be canceled.

Tween 

Tween DIY at Home: Door Hanger: Learn how to make your own door hanger with Miss Dana on YouTube. Pick up supplies for this activity outside the library's Dunton entrance on the clothesline. Look for the bags labeled, "Tween Activity Kit." Can't make it to the library? No problem, you can use your own supplies and follow our instructional video to complete the project without ever leaving your house. 

Tween Tuesdays: Mindfulness and Meditation: Are you starting to feel the new school year jitters? Join us on Tuesday, August 11, 3-3:45 p.m. for a relaxing afternoon that will leave you feeling recharged and ready to start the school year right. Pick up supplies to make a calming jar at the Kids' World desk before the program, or gather supplies from home. You will need: Jar with lid, clear glue or glitter glue (about 1/4 cup) and glitter (optional if you have glitter glue). 

Teens 

Insider's Guide to High School: Attention recent middle school graduates! Do you have questions about what freshman year of high school is like? A panel of the library's Teen Advisory Board (TAB) members, all real-life high school students, are available to answer your questions about how they’re preparing for this next school year. Monday, August 10, 4-5:30 p.m. 

If you would like to submit a question ahead of the program, please use this form: https://bit.ly/insiderhs 

Teen Film Fest: Stay at Home Challenge: Join us for the 14th Annual Teen Film Fest! 2020 is a unique year and so this year's Film Fest comes with a twist -- we are asking all the filmmakers to create their movies at home and take part in the Stay at Home Challenge. Our Film Fest event will be online where we'll screen this year's teen film entries, hear from our panel of judges, and award the winning teen filmmakers. Friday, August 14, 7-9 p.m. 

Teen Advisory Board (TAB): Attend a special online meeting of the Teen Advisory Board (TAB), a high school volunteer group that involves community projects, making your voice heard, and earning service hours! Fill out an application to join TAB at ahml.info/teens/volunteer and receive the link to attend. For high school students only. Sunday, August 16, 1-2:30 p.m. 

Make every minute count this summer! Keep track of your reading through Sunday, August 9, and unlock special prizes by participating in the 2020 Summer Reading Challenge. You can complete the entire program online on Beanstack! For youth ages 0-18 and their families.   

Need something to do this summer? Pick up an Activity Kit for any age outside the library’s Dunton Street entrance. Elementary, Tween and Teen kits available.    

Makes sure to check out what Youth Services is sharing on Wakelet! We have information and activities for all ages. Check it out here: Youth Services AHML - Wakelet.

Early Childhood 

Storytime On Demand! Join your favorite librarians in our virtual storytime recordings available 24/7! View as often as you like, at whatever time of day works best for you and your little one.   

Kids

VIRTUAL: Storytime (Family Time) 

Join Miss Sara and Dewey for some Family Time fun!

Check our YouTube channel for this new storytime the week of August 3.

Storytime in the Park at Pioneer Park 

Storytime in the Park at Frontier Park 

Storytime in the Park, an Arlington Heights summertime favorite, returns with new safety precautions in place. Join us for a 20-minute outdoor storytime, and stop by the Bookmobile’s table to get a book bundle or activity kit to take home.  

Please familiarize yourself with our safety precautions before arriving:  

• Everyone over the age of 2 must wear a mask to join the storytime.  

• The number of attendees will be limited in accordance to state guidelines.  

• When you arrive, staff will direct your family to a hula hoop. To encourage social distancing, during the storytime, children are asked to stay in their hula hoops.  

• Browsing on the Bookmobile is not permitted at this time.  

The Bookmobile will arrive at 10:30 a.m. Storytime will begin around 10:40 a.m. In case of bad weather, the storytime will be canceled. 

Hop, skip, and twirl through the sidewalk obstacle course at the future home of the library's new makerspace, starting Sunday, August 9 (noon-5 p.m.), with creative artwork by our TAB volunteers! Pick up your own baggie of chalk from the Kids World Desk in the library and create your own obstacle course at home, while supplies last. Please tag @AHML on social media so we can see all our friends! This program was rescheduled due to rain and will be held on August 9. 

Use the hashtag #AHMLChalkTheWalk and share your photos with us. 

Check out our Sunny Sidewalk Sensations Boredom Buster for more chalk activities! 

A month’s worth of Early Learning activities to try at home throughout the month of August! 

Looking for some fun, new things to try with your kids at home? Here is a list of 6 Kid-Friendly Websites you can visit!  

Tween

VIRTUAL: Family Book Discussion: The Woman's Hour 

Thursday, August 6 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. 

The Woman's Hour: Our Fight for the Right to Vote tells the story of how American women won the right to vote 100 years ago. Read the book and then join us virtually for discussion, activities, and a craft. For tweens with an adult--both participants can register under one name. 

Read the eBook, listen to the eAudiobook, or place a hold on a copy. Copies of the book, along with craft supplies, are available at the Kids' World desk. If you choose to read the eBook or eAudiobook, feel free to stop by the Kids' World desk to pick up the craft supplies. 

Teens

VIRTUAL: Inklings 

Thursday, August 6 from 4-6 p.m. 

Meet like-minded teen writers and explore your writing talents. This month, we will talk and write with author Kim Oclon. 

VIRTUAL: Insider's Guide to High School 

Monday, August 10 from 4-5:30 p.m. 

Attention recent middle school graduates! Do you have questions about what freshman year of high school is like? A panel of the library's Teen Advisory Board (TAB) members, all real-life high school students, are available to answer your questions including how they are planning on preparing for this fall! 

We encourage questions be submitted ahead of the program using this form: https://bit.ly/insiderhs 

Teen Film Fest: Stay at Home Challenge: 

Film Submission Deadline EXTENDED to Tuesday, August 4 at 11:59 p.m. CST

Save a Seat for the Fest on Friday, August 14 from 7-9 p.m.

Join us for the 14th Annual Teen Film Fest! 2020 is a unique year and so this year's Film Fest comes with a twist -- we are asking all the filmmakers to create their movies at home and take part in the Stay at Home Challenge. Our Film Fest event will be online where we'll screen this year's teen film entries, hear from our panel of judges, and award the winning teen filmmakers. 

More information on the event, a full list of award categories and submission guidelines at ahml.info/teens/filmfest. 

Screening of films for all ages. 

Make every minute count this summer! Keep track of your reading and unlock special prizes all summer long by participating in the 2020 Summer Reading Challenge. You can complete the entire program online on Beanstack! For youth ages 0-18 and their families.   

Need something to do this summer? Pick up an Activity Kit for any age outside the library’s Dunton Street entrance. Elementary, Tween and Teen kits available.    

Makes sure to check out what Youth Services is sharing on Wakelet! We have information and activities for all ages. Check it out here: Youth Services AHML - Wakelet.

Early Childhood 

AHML Presents: Sing Along with Laura Doherty: Join Laura Doherty as she acoustically rocks your kid’s world with breezy folk-pop tunes! This online interactive concert will have kids singing, dancing & clapping along. This concert is available on YouTube for this week only.

Row, twist, and sway with Miss Rebecca in this week’s Baby Time! 

Which animal friends are taking a bath during Miss Sara’s Toddler Time this week? Watch and find out! 

Missing your regular visits to storytime at the library? Don't worry - we're bringing the library to you! Join us weekly for virtual storytimes on demand and check our YouTube channel for previous storytimes. We've got songs, stories and rhymes for you to enjoy from your home. So, get your clapping hands ready!

Kids

Miss Susan welcomes families to join her for a special Family Time from the Lindsey Room this week.

Read Aloud Book Club: Join us for a book club where you don’t need to read the book beforehand! At each virtual meeting of the Read Aloud Book Club, we will listen to a book and then discuss what we heard. The book club will meet once a week for four weeks. For grades 2-4. We will be reading Cog by Greg Van Eekhout - Wall-E meets The Wild Robot in this instant classic about five robots on a mission to rescue their inventor from the corporation that controls them all. Monday, July 27, 2-3 p.m. 

Check out some of the great LGBTQ+ picture books AHML has for families! Place your holds for these and more from our recommended book lists Pride for Littles or Pride for Littles: eBooks and eAudiobooks.  

Tween

Tween Tuesdays: Harry Potter Drawing Workshop:  Learn how to draw Harry Potter and Hermione in the adorable chibi style. Art teacher Christine Thornton from Hello Art Studio will walk you through the process step by step using simple drawing supplies you have at home like pencil, eraser, colored pencils and thin sharpies for outlining. Whatever you have at home, we’ll make it work! This online class includes an instructional video, a chance to connect with the teacher and classmates on Facebook as well as a Zoom hangout where you can chat with other tweens and show off your drawings. Tuesday, July 28, 4-5 p.m. 

Family Book Discussion: The Woman's Hour: Our Fight for the Right to Vote tells the story of how American women won the right to vote 100 years ago. Read the book, eBook or eAudiobook and then join us virtually for a discussion, activities, and a craft. Copies of the book, along with craft supplies, are available at the Kids' World Desk. If you choose to read the eBook or eAudiobook, feel free to stop by the Kids' World Desk to pick up the craft supplies. For tweens with an adult. Thursday, August 6, 5:30-6:30 p.m. 

Teens

Teen BYOBook Club: Share what you've been reading and get recommendations from fellow teens and expert librarians. This meeting's theme will be: your latest obsession. This one casts a wide net; basically, bring a book you just want to gush about. Plus, one lucky attendee will win an awesome bookish giveaway! If you'd like help picking out some titles, fill out a BookMe form and get a list of personalized recommendations. 

Teen Film Fest: Stay at Home Challenge: 

Film Submission Deadline EXTENDED to Tuesday, August 4 at 11:59 p.m. CST

Save a Seat for the Fest on Friday, August 14 from 7-9 p.m.

Join us for the 14th Annual Teen Film Fest! 2020 is a unique year and so this year's Film Fest comes with a twist -- we are asking all the filmmakers to create their movies at home and take part in the Stay at Home Challenge. Our Film Fest event will be online where we'll screen this year's teen film entries, hear from our panel of judges, and award the winning teen filmmakers. 

More information on the event, a full list of award categories and submission guidelines at ahml.info/teens/filmfest. 

Screening of films for all ages. 

Make every minute count this summer! Keep track of your reading and unlock special prizes all summer long by participating in the 2020 Summer Reading Challenge. You can complete the entire program online on Beanstack! For youth ages 0-18 and their families.   

Makes sure to check out what Youth Services is sharing on Wakelet! We have information and activities for all ages. Check it out here: Youth Services AHML - Wakelet.    

In a hurry and just want to get in and out quickly? We’ve made some “Grab and Go” bundles for ages 0 to grade 6. 

Early Childhood 

Missing your regular visits to storytime at the library? Don't worry - we're bringing the library to you! Join us weekly for virtual storytimes on demand. We've got songs, stories and rhymes for you to enjoy from your home. So, get your clapping hands ready!   

Join Miss Amy for some Baby Time fun and see what babies love about summer! 
 

5-4-3-2-1, Miss Kerry is ready for some Toddler Time rhyming fun! 

Kids 

Come visit your friendly storyteller and get shipshape with Miss Emily at Family Time! 
 

Miss Becky has a surprise for you today and is hoping to draw a crowd!  See what she has planned for English Learners Family Storytime! 

Read Aloud Book Club: Join us for a book club where you don’t need to read the book beforehand! At each virtual meeting of the Read Aloud Book Club, we will listen to a book and then discuss what we heard. The book club will meet once a week for four weeks. For grades 2-4. We will be reading Cog by Greg Van Eekhout - Wall-E meets The Wild Robot in this instant classic about five robots on a mission to rescue their inventor from the corporation that controls them all. Monday, July 13, 2-3 p.m. 

Wakelet Boredom Buster -  Sunny Sidewalk Sensations: Experiencing a summer slump and need something fun to do? Join Mr. Justin from the Arlington Heights Memorial Library, and bust that summer boredom with two fun and easy projects: Ice Chalk and Puffy Sidewalk Paint! 

Raffi’s Baby Beluga is turning 40! And to celebrate, kids are invited to submit artwork to be shared in an upcoming video. Deadline is Friday, July 24.  

The cast from the new hit series The Baby-Sitters Club shares how great libraries are for kids and their whole families! 

Tween 

Tween DIY at Home: Learn how to make pineapple and bookworm pencil toppers with Miss Sara on YouTube. Pick up supplies for this activity outside the Dunton entrance of the library on the clothesline near the butterfly garden. Look for the bags labeled, "Tween Activity Kit." Kits for this project will be available from Monday, July 20 – Monday, August 3. Can't make it to the library? You can use your own supplies and follow our instructional video to complete the project without ever leaving your house. 

Tween Tuesdays: Creative Writing: Calling all aspiring tween writers! Play group games to get your creative juices flowing, try some writing activities, and then share what you write with the group. Tuesday, July 21, 1–2:15 p.m. 

Teens 

Teens Tinker: Space Crafts: 

Join us on Wednesday, July 22, 4-5:30 p.m. and make some out of this world crafts! Paint a galaxy, fold some paper stars, and make a spinning rocket card.  You will need: 

• Paper 

• Scissors 

• Glue 

• Thread 

• Paint or water-based makers 

• Paintbrush 

• Plastic bag 

• Water 
   

Dice Guild: Free Play: Play roleplaying games online with other teens! You can be a wizard exploring goblin-filled dungeons, a bewildered teen investigating a spooky small town, an intrepid robot in outer space, a raccoon in the middle of an underground drag race, and so much more. Friday, July 24, 6:30-9:30 p.m. 
 

Teen Film Fest: Stay at Home Challenge: 

Join us for the 14th Annual Teen Film Fest! 2020 is a unique year and so this year's Film Fest comes with a twist -- we are asking all the filmmakers to create their movies at home and take part in the Stay at Home Challenge. Our Film Fest event will be online where we'll screen this year's teen film entries, hear from our panel of judges, and award the winning teen filmmakers. 

More information on the event, a full list of award categories and submission guidelines at ahml.info/teens/filmfest. 

Screening of films for all ages. 

Make every minute count this summer! Keep track of your reading and unlock special prizes all summer long by participating in the 2020 Summer Reading Challenge. You can complete the entire program online on Beanstack! For youth ages 0-18 and their families.  

Need something to do this summer? Pick up an Activity Kit for any age outside the library’s Dunton Street entrance. Elementary, Tween and Teen kits available.  

Makes sure to check out what Youth Services is sharing on Wakelet! We have information and activities for all ages. Check it out here: Youth Services AHML - Wakelet.   

In a hurry and just want to get in and out quickly? We’ve made some “Grab and Go” bundles for ages 0 to grade 6. 

Early Childhood 

Missing your regular visits to storytime at the library? Don't worry - we're bringing the library to you! Join us weekly for virtual storytimes on demand. We've got songs, stories and rhymes for you to enjoy from your home. So, get your clapping hands ready!  

We've got songs, stories and rhymes for you to enjoy during Baby Time with Miss Rebecca. So, get your clapping hands ready!

Let's get ready to learn and play together during Toddler Time with Miss Christina.

Kids 

We'll read books, sing songs and spend time together during a special Family Time with Miss Amy.
 

Read Aloud Book Club: Join us for a book club where you don’t need to read the book beforehand! At each virtual meeting of the Read Aloud Book Club, we will listen to a book and then discuss what we heard. The book club will meet once a week for four weeks. For grades 2-4. We will be reading Cog by Greg Van Eekhout - Wall-E meets The Wild Robot in this instant classic about five robots on a mission to rescue their inventor from the corporation that controls them all. Monday, July 13, 2-3 p.m. 
 

Desserts, Books and More: One summer’s day, ten-year-old India Opal goes down to the local supermarket for some groceries and comes home with a dog. It’s because of her new dog, Winn-Dixie, that Opal's life begins to change.  

We will virtually discuss Because of Winn Dixie by Kate DiCamillo and complete a craft activity. We will also be making an origami dog. If you'd like to bring a snack and beverage to our book discussion, please do so. For grades 2-3 with an adult. Monday, July 20, 6:30-7:15 p.m. 

A month’s worth of Early Learning activities to try at home! 

Tween 

Tween Tuesdays: Code Your Hero: Choose an everyday hero from your life and build a story or game using code that gives your hero superpowers. You will need a computer to participate in this program. The website we will be using does not work on mobile devices. Tuesday, July 14, 1-2:30 p.m. 

Microsoft is offering free workshops for kids throughout the summer. This week, you can learn how to start your own business or learn how to create a difference in your world. 

Teens 

Teen Mario Kart Tournament: Have you mastered the deadly twists and turns on the Rainbow Road? Do you know exactly when to launch a banana peel at your opponents? Come and show off your racing skills at our Virtual Mario Kart Tournament. For teens grades 7-12. Wednesday, July 15, 4-6 p.m. 

Equipment Needed: Nintendo Switch console, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and a Nintendo Switch Online subscription to be able to play in the tournament. 

Teen Advisory Board (TAB): Attend a special online meeting of the Teen Advisory Board (TAB), a high school volunteer group that involves community projects, making your voice heard, and earning service hours! Fill out an application to join TAB at ahml.info/teens/volunteer and receive the link to attend. For high school students only. Sunday, July 19, 1-2:30 p.m. 

Teen Film Fest: Stay Home Challenge  

Submission Deadline: Saturday, August 1  

Event: Friday, August 14, 7-9 p.m.  

Calling all teen filmmakers! Get creative this summer and make a film for our 14th Annual Teen Film Fest! This year, we’re throwing in an extra challenge by asking teens to shoot films from home or while social distancing. Maybe it’s an animated film, a music video using household objects come to life, or even a horror movie set on Zoom?! Select films will be screened for a virtual audience, judged by an expert panel of content creators, and may win a cash prize. Submission rules, entry form, and more info at ahml.info/teens/filmfest. 

Microsoft is offering free workshops throughout the summer. On Monday, July 13, they’re partnering with Dear Evan Hansen to provide a one-hour workshop to explore how we can better connect while we’re social distancing. 

This year's FanCon is a three-day, all-digital extravaganza from Friday, July 10-Sunday, July 12. Join us for plenty of fun activities including a Princess Tea Party (session 1 and session 2), Jedi Training sessions (Initiate, Padawan and Knight), Where In The World Is Carmen Sandiego? with YouTuber Tamara Chambers, insider knowledge on cosplay, Movies/TV Trivia, drawing lessons from a former Teen Film Fest winner and more! Make sure to register for all the FanCon activities in advance – go to ahml.info/fancon to learn more. 

Make every minute count this summer! Keep track of your reading and unlock special prizes all summer long by participating in the 2020 Summer Reading Challenge. You can complete the entire program online on Beanstack! For youth ages 0-18 and their families. 

Need something to do this summer? Pick up an Activity Kit for any age outside the library’s Dunton Street entrance. Elementary, Tween and Teen kits available. 

Makes sure to check out what Youth Services is sharing on Wakelet! We have information and activities for all ages. Check it out here: Youth Services AHML - Wakelet.  

Early Childhood 

Missing your regular visits to storytime at the library? Don't worry - we're bringing the library to you! Join us weekly for virtual storytimes on demand. We've got songs, stories and rhymes for you to enjoy from your home. So, get your clapping hands ready!  

Any “fin” is possible at Baby Time. Join Miss Amy as she shares some fishy stories, songs and rhymes. “Sea” you there! 
 

Every”body” can join Miss Rebecca at Toddler Time for songs, stories and rhymes. 

Kids 

Miss Jan has a “beary” good Family Time planned for you today! Join all the fun. 
 

Everything is looking good at our English Learners Family Storytime with Miss Becky!  Learn all about the seasons. 

A month’s worth of early learning activities to try at home! 

Read Aloud Book Club: Join us for a book club where you don’t need to read the book beforehand! At each virtual meeting of the Read Aloud Book Club, we will listen to a book and then discuss what we heard. The book club will meet once a week for four weeks. For grades 2-4. We will be reading Cog by Greg Van Eekhout - Wall-E meets The Wild Robot in this instant classic about five robots on a mission to rescue their inventor from the corporation that controls them all. Monday, July 6, 2-3 p.m.
 

Dinosaurs vs. Robots Cartooning Class: Draw your own cartoons featuring robots and dinosaurs! Tuesday, July 7, 10-11 a.m. 

Tween 

Tween Tuesdays: Banana Pops: Join us on YouTube to make a delicious summer treat that will help you beat the heat - frozen banana pops! Gather your ingredients, and we will see you there. Tuesday, July 7, 3 p.m. 

Teens 

Teens Tinker: DIY Escape Room: Love puzzles, stories and escape rooms? Join us and learn how to make your own virtual escape room, from the storyline to the puzzles and finally how to put it all together. For teens grades 7-12. Wednesday, July 8, 4-5:30 p.m. 
 

Teen Film Fest: Stay Home Challenge 

Submission Deadline: Saturday, August 1 

Event: Friday, August 14, 7-9 p.m. 

Calling all teen filmmakers! Get creative this summer and make a film for our 14th Annual Teen Film Fest! This year, we’re throwing in an extra challenge by asking teens to shoot films from home or while social distancing. Maybe it’s an animated film, a music video using household objects come to life, or even a horror movie set on Zoom?! Select films will be screened for a virtual audience, judged by an expert panel of content creators, and may win a cash prize. Submission rules, entry form, and more info at ahml.info/teens/filmfest. 

Make every minute count this summer! Keep track of your reading and unlock special prizes all summer long by participating in the 2020 Summer Reading Challenge. You can complete the entire program online on Beanstack! For youth ages 0-18 and their families. 

Need something to do this summer? Pick up an Activity Kit for any age outside the library’s Dunton Street entrance. Elementary, Tween and Teen kits available. 

Makes sure to check out what Youth Services is sharing on Wakelet! We have information and activities for all ages. Check it out here: Youth Services AHML - Wakelet. 

Early Childhood 

Missing your regular visits to storytime at the library? Don't worry - we're bringing the library to you! Join us weekly for virtual storytimes on demand. We've got songs, stories and rhymes for you to enjoy from your home. So, get your clapping hands ready! Check out previous weeks' storytimes here. 

Peek-a-Who? Peek-a-Moo with Miss Rebecca in this week’s Baby Time! 

Join Miss Kerry for some Toddler Time fun!

Kids 

How many furry friends join Miss Sara this week? Check out this week's Family Time to see for yourself. 

A month’s worth of early learning activities to try at home! 

Tween 

Learn to Hand Sew a Face Mask on Tuesday, June 30, 4-5:15 p.m. Be sure to register and gather your supplies in advance of the program. 

Teens 

Teens Tinker: Stop Motion Workshop: Lights, camera, action! Learn how to make stop motion films using just pens and paper. You will need a phone or a tablet that can take photos. We will be using the free Stop Motion Studio app to make our films. Wednesday, July 1, 4-5:30 p.m. 

Inklings: Meet like-minded teen writers and explore your writing talents. This month, we’ll talk about creative journaling and work on the second issue of the Inklings QuaranZine. Thursday, July 2, 4-6 p.m. 

Need something to do this summer? Pick up an Activity Kit for any age outside the library’s Dunton Street entrance.  Elementary, Tween and Teen kits available. 

Early Childhood 

Clap and sing hello with Miss Amy in this week’s Baby Time. 

Join Miss Rebecca for some Toddler Time fun! 

New storytimes are published weekly on Monday. Check out previous weeks' storytimes here. 

Kids 

See what Doug the Dog is up to in this week’s Family Time with Miss Susan. 

Boredom Busters: Science Fun: Say goodbye to boredom as you complete three STEM challenges. For grades 2-3 with an adult. Thursday, June 25, 1-1:45 p.m. 

Desserts, Books and More: Join us as we virtually discuss the book Because of Winn Dixie by Kate DiCamillo and complete a craft activity. For grades 2-3 with an adult. Check out the eBook on hoopla or place a hold on the book to pick up curbside at the library. Monday, July 20, 6:30-7:15 p.m. 

Tween 

Learn how to make banana sushi and rainbow fruit wraps at Tween Tuesdays: Snack Attack on June 23, 3-3:30 p.m. This event will be streamed on YouTube. Be sure to have your ingredients and supplies ready so you can follow along with us. 

Bored? Pick up an Activity Kit for any age outside the library’s Dunton Street entrance. This week, tweens can pick up all the supplies needed to weave a friendship bracelet. 

Teens 

Dice Guild: Free Play: Play roleplaying games online with other teens! You can be a wizard exploring goblin-filled dungeons, a bewildered teen investigating a spooky small town, a raccoon in the middle of an underground drag race, and so much more. Friday, June 26, 6:30-9:30 p.m.