Northlake Public Library District

Mason Jar Ice Cream
2025-09-25 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Meeting room – Lower Level, 231 N Wolf Road, Northlake, IL, 60164, United States
Make your own ice cream out of just a few ingredients, then take it home to freeze and eat! Ages 13-18.

Take-Home Kits
2025-10-06, 2025-11-03, 2025-12-01 00:00 - 23:59 | Second Floor, 231 N Wolf Road, Northlake, IL, 60164, United States
Pick up a craft kit at the second floor desk to complete at home. Ages 13-18 only; one per present person. While supplies last.

Shrinky Dink Jewelry
2025-10-09 18:00 - 19:00 | Makerspace – 2nd Floor, 231 N. Wolf Rd., Northlake, 60614, United States
Make earrings, necklace, or keychain charms out of shrinky dink using printed or handmade designs. Ages 13-18.

Middle vs. High Schoolers Gaming Tournament
2025-10-13 13:30 - 15:30 | Meeting room – Lower Level, 231 N Wolf Road, Northlake, IL, 60164, United States
Middle schoolers and high schoolers will go head-to-head in Mario Kart World on the Switch 2 to see who is the ultimate champion. Ages 11-18.

Halloween Cake Pops
2025-10-23 18:00 - 19:00 | Program Room – Lower Level, 231 N Wolf Road, Northlake, IL, 60164, United States
Make and decorate spooky themed cake pops. Ages 13-18.

3D Printed Board Games
2025-11-05 19:00 - 20:30 | Makerspace – 2nd Floor, 231 N. Wolf Rd., Northlake, 60614, United States
You can print entire board games on a 3D printer, and we’ll be demonstrating some examples.

Super Smash Bros. Tournament
2025-11-06 18:00 - 19:00 | Program Room – Lower Level, 231 N Wolf Road, Northlake, IL, 60164, United States
Play against your friends in this bracket-style tournament. The winner receives a prize! Ages 13-18.

Altoid Wallets
2025-11-13 18:00 - 19:00 | Makerspace – 2nd Floor, 231 N. Wolf Rd., Northlake, 60614, United States
Decorate your own tin wallet to keep your trinkets in. Ages 13-18.

DIY Snow Globes
2025-12-04 18:00 - 19:00 | Meeting Room – 2nd Floor, 231 N Wolf Road, Northlake, IL, 60164, United States
Create and decorate your own customized snow globe. Ages 13-18.

Mug Cakes
2025-12-11 18:00 - 19:00 | Program Room – Lower Level, 231 N Wolf Road, Northlake, IL, 60164, United States
Try out some sweet treats that can be made in a mug and baked in the microwave! Ages 13-18.

Open Gaming
2026-02-05 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-12 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-04-02 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-07 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-07-09 15:00 - 17:00 | Meeting Room – 2nd Floor, 231 N Wolf Road, Northlake, IL, 60164, United States
Play console games and enjoy some snacks during open gaming. Ages 13-18.

Diamond Painting Coasters
2026-02-19 18:00 - 19:00 | Makerspace – 2nd Floor, 231 N. Wolf Rd., Northlake, 60614, United States
Make a patterned coaster out of acrylic diamonds. Ages 13-18

Candy Sushi
2026-03-19 18:00 - 19:00 | Meeting Room – 2nd Floor, 231 N Wolf Road, Northlake, IL, 60164, United States
Roll your own sweet sushi using a variety of candies and treats. Ages 13-18.

Teen Throwback Movie Night: Shrek
2026-03-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Program Room – Lower Level, 231 N Wolf Road, Northlake, IL, 60164, United States
Hang out with friends and eat pizza & snacks while we watch Shrek. Ages 13-18.

Mario Kart World Tournament
2026-04-16 18:00 - 19:00 | Meeting room – Lower Level, 231 N Wolf Road, Northlake, IL, 60164, United States
Race against your friends on the Nintendo Switch 2. The winner gets a prize! Ages 13-18.

DIY Croc Charms
2026-04-23 18:00 - 19:00 | Makerspace – 2nd Floor, 231 N. Wolf Rd., Northlake, 60614, United States
Design your own charms with shrinky-dink to customize your Crocs! Ages 13-18.

Mini Pizzas
2026-05-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Meeting room – Lower Level, 231 N Wolf Road, Northlake, IL, 60164, United States
Create your own delish miniature-sized pizzas with a variety of sauces, cheeses and toppings! Ages 13-18.

Cyanotype Tote Bag Printing
2026-06-11 15:00 - 17:00 | Makerspace – 2nd Floor, 231 N. Wolf Rd., Northlake, 60614, United States
Create or print out a design and then screen print it to a tote bag. Ages 13-18.

Throwback Movie Night: High School Musical 2
2026-06-18 17:00 - 19:00 | Makerspace – 2nd Floor, 231 N. Wolf Rd., Northlake, 60614, United States
Hang out with friends and eat pizza & snacks while we watch High School Musical 2. Ages 13-18 only.

Lip Gloss Charms
2026-06-25 15:00 - 16:00 | Makerspace – 2nd Floor, 231 N. Wolf Rd., Northlake, 60614, United States
Create a keychain charm to hang on your lip gloss. All supplies will be provided. Ages 13-18.

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2026-07-03
Admin Day
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2026-07-04
Independence Day
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Cricut Temporary Tattoos
2026-07-16 15:00 - 16:00 | Makerspace – 2nd Floor, 231 N. Wolf Rd., Northlake, 60614, United States
Create your own design using the Cricut, then print it out and apply it as a temporary tattoo! Ages 13-18.

Super Smash Bros. Tournament
2026-07-23 15:00 - 16:00 | Meeting room – Lower Level, 231 N Wolf Road, Northlake, IL, 60164, United States
Play against your friends in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate for the Nintendo Switch. The winner gets a prize!
