Special Events for Young Readers

Friday Morning Fun
Ages 2 to 6. The fun begins at 10am.
September 17 - Down on the Farm
October 15 - Orange Day (Wear orange to celebrate autumn)

Grandparent's Picnic
Bring your grandparents to a special event with stories and crafts to celebrate National Grandparents Day. Parents welcome.
Friday, September 10 - 11am to 12pm

Art Moms
Are you an Art Mom at your child's school? Ms. Denise will provide you with some new ideas to make your "School Art Mom" presentation a huge success.
Monday, September 27 at 11am

 

Monthly Programs

Pajama Time Tuesdays!
Wear your pjs and bring your blankie. All ages invited.
September 7 & 21 at 7pm
October 5 & 19 at 7pm

After School Club Tuesdays!
Grades 1 to 3. Enjoy fun with friends.
September 14 at 4pm - Back to School Fun
October 21 at 4pm - Fun with the Poetry of Jack Prelutsky

Crafty Kids Tuesdays!
Grades K to 4. Come & create amazing art.
September 28 at 4pm - Mosaic Insects
October 26 at 4pm - Seed Art

 
Youth Services Programs

Palos Heights residents are given preference for all programs. Registration for Palos Heights residents will begin on issuance of the newsletter. Non-residents may register one week before date of program, is space is available. Please register for all programs at the Youth Services desk or by calling 448-1473.

TumbleBook Library

TumbleBook Library is a collection of TumbleBooks (animated, talking picture books). TumbleBooks are created from existing picture books which we have licensed from children's book publishers and converted to the TumbleBook format. [user name: palosheights password: libra]

Click Here to Use TumbleBooks Library


FALL STORY TIMES
Our weekly story time programs emphasize language enrichment and listening skills while developing an interest in books and reading in a small group setting. Registration begins September7.

Tiny Tots
Children under 24 months with an adult.
New Day! Mondays at 10:00am
Begins September 13 & Ends October 25

Terrific Twos
Children 24 to 35 months with an adult.
New Day! Tuesdays at 10:00am
Begins September 14 & Ends October 26

Story Time
Children ages 3 to 6 years.
Wednesdays & Thursdays at 10:00am or 1:00pm
Begins September 15 & Ends October 28

 


SPECIAL PROGRAMS:
*Program supported in part by a grant from the Insitute of Museum and Library Services.

Banned Book Week - September 25 through October 2
"Celebrating the Freedom to Read" - Check out a book from our Banned Book Display.

Coming Soon: Chicago Wolves Reading Program

FAMILY PROGRAMS:

Saturday Family Programs - All Ages Welcome
September 18 at 10am - Professor Oops Water Science
October 2 at 10am - Scary Stories with Sue Black
October 2 at 11am - Fall Fest Craft
October 23 at 10am - Jason Kollum, See a Juggler Be a Juggler

Sunday Family Programs
September 12 at 2pm - Sandi Sylver Ventriloquist (all ages)
September 19 at 2pm - Lego Builders (ages 4 & up)
October 10 at 2pm - Lego Builders (ages 4 & up)

Fall Family Fun Fest - Friday, September 17 at 6pm
Enjoy the adventures of the Cat in the Hat and his friends.

Family Story Time - Thursday, August 12 at 7pm
Bring the whole family for "A More Perfect Union" storytime. Inspiring patriotic stories, a fun craft and yummy snacks.

PARENTS PROGRAMS:
Children are welcome in the Storytime Room for activities and snacks.

Thursday, October 14 at 6:30pm - Protecting Your Family Estate and College Planning presented by Kim Bumstead of Met Life and New England Financial.

Thursday, November 4 at 6:30pm - "Math Homework and You!" presented by Ashley Anderson from Sylvan Learning Center.

Teen Corner: Programs for Tweens and Teens

Tween Corner

*Program supported in part by a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. 

Visit Our Teen Blog! For the latest information on what's going on for teens, including book reviews by teens, check out our teen blog at http://phplya.blogspot.com

Book Clubs - Grades 3 to 5

Father Son Book Club - Thurs, September 9 at 7pm
Guys Only - Fathers and sons, or other special adult, in grades 3 to 5 will read and discuss Eagle Song by Joseph Bruchac. This book is a selection from the We the People Bookshelf.

Mother Daughter Book Club - Tues, September 14 at 7pm
Readers Rule - Mothers and daughters, or other special adult, in grades 3 to 5 will read and discuss Darby by Jonathon Fuqua. This book is a selection from the We the People Bookshelf.

Tween Time - Grades 4 & 5 - Thursdays at 7pm
September 23 - Paper Airplanes & Origami
October 21 - That's Gross!

Teen Corner - Grades 6 to 12

Mother Daughter Book Club - Thurs, October 7 at 7pm
Book Lovers - Mothers and daughters, or other special adult, in grades 6 and up will read and discuss Chains by Laurie Anderson. This book is a selection from the We the People Bookshelf and is a Rebecca Caudill Award Nominee.

Father Son Book Club - Thurs, October 28 at 7pm
Reading Dudes - Fathers and sons, or other special adult, in grades 6 and up will read and discuss Found by Margaret Haddix. This book is a Rebecca Caudill Award Nominee.

Teen Advisory Board - Sat, September 18 at 2pm
Help us create fun programs. All teens welcome.

Make It, Take It: Jewelry - Sat, September 18 at 2:30pm
Create your own jewelry and key chains from everyday hardware.

Teen Advisory Board - Sun, October 24 at 2pm
Let's think about spring. All teens welcome.

Urban Legends & Disgusting Delicacies - Sun, October 24 at 2:30pm
Find out the truth behind urban legends and make gross treats.

 
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