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Teen Maker Kits

Grades 6-12
2026-05-08 00:00:00 2026-05-08 23:59:00 America/Chicago Teen Maker Kits Maker kits are projects for teens to complete anytime the library is open! They can be found at the Teen Central or ATS Desks. Downers Grove Public Library -

Friday, May 08
All day

Add to Calendar 2026-05-08 00:00:00 2026-05-08 23:59:00 America/Chicago Teen Maker Kits Maker kits are projects for teens to complete anytime the library is open! They can be found at the Teen Central or ATS Desks. Downers Grove Public Library -

Maker kits are projects for teens to complete anytime the library is open! They can be found at the Teen Central or ATS Desks.

In May make:

  • Friendship Bracelets
  • Comic Book Buttons
  • Affirmation Shrinky Dinks
  • Self Portraits for We the People: Portraits of Downers Grove (in honor of the USA's 250th Birthday)- Self-portraits  
  • Mother's Day Origami Flowers

Questions? Contact Teen Services at teens@dglibrary.org or (630) 960–1200.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Middle School | High School |

EVENT TYPE: | In-Person Program | Drop In | Arts & Crafts |

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Downers Grove Public Library
ats@dglibrary.org
Phone: (630) 960-1200
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Mon, May 04 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, May 05 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, May 06 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, May 07 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, May 08 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Sat, May 09 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 10 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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