Congrats to our Teen Read Week Art Contest Finalists!
November 13, 2013, 3:03 pm
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Filed under: Check this out, Contests, Events | Tags: Aat Contest, finalists, illinois, niles public library, Teen Read Week, teens, winner
Congrats to the winner and finalists in this year’s Teen Art Contest! We received over 40 entries this year that included a fantastic mix of drawing, painting, photography and digital art. I’d like to shout out a big THANK YOU to everyone who participated. Click on the names below to view their artwork on our Flickr page.
1st Place: Bria D.
2nd Place: Megan L.
3rd Place: Adam B.
4th Place: Isabelle de la Cruz
5th Place: Megan B.
Finalist: Jake G.
Finalist: Eric D.
Finalist: Ashley M.
Finalist: Lila S.
Also, stay tuned for an announcement regarding our soon-to-open Teen Underground, where theartwork will go on display in physical form.
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Celebrate Teen Reading With Art
September 27, 2013, 3:43 pm
Filed under: Contests, Events, Get Involved!, Uncategorized | Tags: art contest, illinois, niles, public library, Teen Read Week
Filed under: Contests, Events, Get Involved!, Uncategorized | Tags: art contest, illinois, niles, public library, Teen Read Week
Teen Read Week Art Contest
Celebrate reading with art! Your original 2D art could decorate the Library’s new teen space and website. Art may be done in any media, such as paint, pencil, ink, photography and digital. Finalists will be displayed in the library and online.First place will win a $50 gift card.
Deadline for submissions is Thurs., Oct. 31, @9pm
Grades 7-12 are eligible
Entries may be submitted in person, on a flash drive or CD, or as email attachments. For digital art, please send us your highest resolution. Submitting entries for the contest constitutes permission to display your name and art should your entry win.
Submit your art in person at the adult service desks, snail mail to Donna Block c/o Niles Public Library District, 6960 W. Oakton St., Niles, IL 60714; or by email to teen@nileslibrary.org.
Submit this information with your art:
Name
Address:
School
Grade
Phone
Email
Questions? Contact librarian Donna Block at 847-663-6434.
Project Playbill Presents: Musical High School
July 18, 2013, 10:31 am
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Filed under: Check this out, Events | Tags: comedy, drama, illinois, musical high shcool, niles public library district, project playbill, teens, theater
Welcome to Adequate High School in Adequate, Oregon. The school motto is “Keep it adequate!” and the school cheer is “OKAAAY!” The drama club tries to stage a production of the muscial Mint Green Tap Shoes, and in the words of Playbill writer and cast member Robbie, they face a lot of challenges. Gabrielle says, “Come for the laughs and good memories. “This play is a lot about accepting people for who they are!” says Rohini.
Click here to register for our premier (and only) performance. Don’t miss out!
When: Saturday, July 20 @ 11 am
Where: Large Meeting Room, 6960 Oakton St.
Build with Straws
When: Thursday, July 11 @ 3pm
July 8, 2013, 7:39 pm
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Filed under: Check this out, Events | Tags: construction, drinking straws, engineering, illinois, niles public library, STEM, teens
Like to build things and solve puzzles? Join us for Drinking Straw Construction and try your hand at designing and building bridges, towers, sculptures and wind turbines from plastic drinking straws. Experiment with different building techniques and test your creations with weights and wind. Submit your favorite to display in our gallery, but all of your structures are yours to keep!
When: Thursday, July 11 @ 3pm
Where: Large Meeting Room, 6960 W. Oakton St.
Celebrate July 4th in Style!
June 30, 2013, 8:26 pm
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Filed under: Events | Tags: illinois, July 4th, Nail art, niles public library, Perks - lure with swag, teens
Top off your red, white and blue Fourth of July fashions with some original nail art. Our very own staff artist, Colleen, will demonstrate fresh nail styles and help you decorate your own nails in patriotic colors.
When: Tuesday, July 2 @ 3:00pm
Where: Large Meeting Room, 6960 W. Oakton St
Playbill 2013: Musical High School
June 24, 2013, 1:21 pm
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Filed under: Events, Get Involved! | Tags: illinois, musical high school, niles public library, playbill, teens