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December Teen News Preparing for the Finals Countdown FINALS SERVICES: DEC. 14-19
Cosmoknights by Hannah Templer
This graphic novel is an LGBTQ+ takeover of a patriarchal system...in space...by jousting with giant robots
The Loudest Silence by Sydney Langford
A new and unique YA story that brings together themes of grief, friendship, found family, and self-discovery. This book is perfect for fans of High School Musical.
A Suffragist’s Guide to the Antarctic by Yi Shun Lai
Journal entries follow Clara’s journey of survival as the only woman in a 28-member crew on a 1914 Antarctic expedition.
Louder Than Hunger by John Schu
A book that takes readers through the entire process of what it is like to struggle with mental health. The internal battle was represented so well, and partnered with Jake’s personal growth, it was painful and beautiful to experience.
Teen Services: teenservices@stdl.org • (847) 923-3240
Study Spaces We will have multiple spaces reserved for teens looking to study during the week of Winter Finals. Our regular Teen space will be open with extra seating and tables available from our Program Room. We will also have the Adult Classroom reserved on Dec. 14-17 and the Rasmussen Room on Dec. 18 for overflow study areas. Don’t forget to book your Study Rooms in advance! You can make a reservation for a Study Room two weeks in advance by calling or stopping in at the Library or making a reservation online. At our Central Library, we have 7 rooms suitable for 1-2 people, 7 rooms suitable for 1-4 people and 1 room suitable for 1-8 people. Be sure to plan ahead! If these spaces are filled or you are looking for something different, you can always find seating in The Commons, Fiction or Second Floor.
Relaxation Tools Stop by the Teen space to find our sensory bin that has fidgets, noise reducing headphones, weighted blankets, seat cushions and more! These tools are available any time Teen is open. Snacks If you are at the Library and need some fuel for your brain, stop by Teen to pick up a snack, mint or bottle of water. Break Rooms Studying can be exhausting and stressful. We have your back! Stop by our Brain Break Rooms in the Workshop on Dec. 16, 17 and 18. We will have relaxing surprises, coloring pages, puzzles, calming music and more. Take a minute to recharge between chapters or subjects!
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