Rockin' Readers Thursdays!

Rockin' Readers Thursdays!
Grades 1 to 3. Read a book as suggested below and we will discuss, make a related craft and enjoy a tasty snack. Register 1 week in advance.
May 8 at 4pm
- Bring a favorite book

 

Crafty Kids Tuesdays!

Pajama Time Tuesdays!
Wear your pjs and bring your blankie. All ages are invited for stories and crafts. Register 1 week in advance.
May 13 at 7pm

June 3 at 7pm

 
Youth Services Programs

Youth Department programs require a Palos Heights Library card.
Please call 448-1473 or come in to register for programs that require it.


SUMMER STORY TIMES

June 17 through July 26.
Registration begins June 2.

Tiny Tots
Children under 24 months with an adult.
Tuesdays at 10:00am

Terrific Twos
Children 24 to 35 months with an adult.
Thursdays at 10:00am and 11:00am

Story Time
Children ages 3 to 6 years.
Wednesdays at 10:00am
Thursdays at 1:00pm

 

 

Mother's Day Teas
Bring your Mother, Aunt, Grandmother or any other favorite women to this special dress up event.
Register by May 1.
Tuesday, May 6 at 10am & 7pm
Wednesday, May 7 at 1pm
Saturday, May 10 at 10am


Drop-In Storytimes
Ages 2 to 6.
Thursday, May 22 at 10am 
- Oh, Baby
Wednesday, May 28 at 10am
- My Dad


"Readers Rule" Mother Daughter Book Discussion
Grades 3 to 5. Read Clementine by Sara Pennypacker. Register and check out a copy of the book beginning May 24.
Tuesday, June 24 at 7pm

Children's Book Week - May 12 thru 18
Please register 1 week in advance for all programs this week.
Wednesday & Thursday at 7pm - Read to a Dog
Grades 1 to 4. Read to a Dog helps children increase their literacy skills by teaming up with a dog and reading a book. The dogs are registered therapists, trained to listen.
Wednesday at 4pm - Animal Shaped Books
Grades K to 5. Make your own shaped books.
Thursday at 10am - Teddy Bear Picnic
Ages 2 to 6. Treat your favorite Teddy Bear to a treat!
Saturday - Pinnochio Puppet Show
Ages 4 and up. Enjoy a traditional rendition of the well-known tale, Pinnochio.

Summer Reading Program: Get in the Game Read! - June 2 - July 26
(Register in person at the Youth Services Desk beginning June 2.)
New - a chance to win every week!
Receive a weekly drawing slip when you report on the books you've read. Win fabulous prizes donated through the generosity of your local businesses.
Rookies - 30 books (Grade 1)
Minors - 24 books
(Grades 2 & 3)
Majors - 12 books
(Grades 4 & 5)
Pros - 10 books
(Grades 6 & Up)

Pre-Game Warm Up - Thursday, June 12 at 1pm
To put you in a reading mood, the hysterical antics of Magician Eldon Roarke. All ages welcome, please register 1 week in advance.

Sports Central Family Fun - Wednesdays at 1pm
Please register 1 week in advance.
June 18 - "Everyone's Hero". - Enjoy the movie and munch on popcorn.
June 25 - Yo Yo Champion, Barry North will demonstrate some of his award winning moves.

In the Clubhouse - Thursdays at 1pm
Grades 1 to 3. Enjoy stories, activities, crafts and snacks with sports themes. Register 1 week in advance.
June 19 - Batter Up
June 26 - Touchdown

Teen Corner: Programs for Tweens and Teens

Young Adult Game Night - June 13 at 6pm to 8pm
Super Smash Brothers Melee
Start the Summer with a bang! Compete against your friends for fabulous prizes. Please register 1 week in advance.

Teen Sports Bar - Mondays at 1pm
Grades 6 and up.
June 16 - Pizza, Pop and Paperback. Eat drink and hang out while discussing some interesting books.
June 23 - Scene It ESPN Sports. Show your sports trivia knowledge and win prizes.
June 30 - Yoga for Teens. Presented by certified Yoga instructor, Maureen Collins.

Mother Daughter Book Discussions - June 26 at 7 pm
Book Lovers. Grades 6 and up. We will read and discuss Dairy Queen by Catherine Murdock. Register and check out a copy of the book beginning May 22.

"Get in the Game Read" - Join our Summer Reading Program and earn prizes for reading books. Register at the Youth Services Desk. 

Volunteers - There are limited opportunities to earn service hours in June and July. For more information call the Youth Services Desk at (708) 448-1473 or email  

Young Adult News:
Now you can ask questions, register for programs, reserve a book or schedule service hours by emailing us at

 

 
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