Youth Programs

Spring Drop In Story Times

Registration for all youth programs begins on May 1. Just because our regular story times are on a break doesn’t mean the stories have to stop. Stop by for one of our Drop In Story Times at 10am or 1pm. Ages 2 to 6.

May 15 – Robots
May 24 – Caterpillars and Butterflies

Monthly Programs

After School Club
Tuesdays at 4pm. Grades 1 to 3. Enjoy stories, activities, crafts and snacks with your friends.
May 8 - Bugs!

Friday Morning Fun
Ages 2 to 6 at 10am. Drop in at the Library for some stories, music, treats and fun.
May 18 - Tweet Stories

Read to the Dogs
Wednesday, June 20 at 10am
Ages 6 to 10. Cuddle up with one of our trained therapy dogs and read. Limit: 15 minutes per person. Please register early. This program will be offered again in July.

Spring Programs

Mothers' Day Teas
Friday, May 11 at 1pm &
Saturday, May 12 at 10am
Children, bring your mother, aunt, grandmother, or any other special person to this dress-up event. Space is limited so please register early.

Children's Book Week Activities: May 7-13

Drop In Craft
Monday, May 7, 10am-8pm
Stop by our Story Time Room to make a craft.

Drop In Story Time: Favorite Stories
Wednesday, May 9 at 10am or 1pm
Ages 2 to 6. Come hear some much loved stories.

All About Caudills
Thursday, May 10 at 4pm
Grades 4 to 8. Share your thoughts on your favorite Caudill nominee from the past and hear a little bit about the books on this year’s list.

Fun Time Fridays

Join us on Fridays during the summer for special programs.

Food-A-Palooza with Chris McBrien
Friday, June 15, at 1:30pm
All ages. Puppets, comedy, music, magic and more! You’ll never devour a book the same way again.

Potato Chip Science
Friday, June 22 at 1:30pm
Grades 1 and up. Learn about science with hands-on experiments using potatoes, potato chips, and their packaging.

Gina Marie's Singsong and Yoga for Kids
Friday, June 29 at 10am
All ages. Stretch your imagination with fun creative poses, breath work, meditation, singsong, and storytelling.

Youth Summer Reading 2012: Reading Is So Delicious

Each week, readers and pre-readers can check in at the Youth Services Desk and show their book log to receive a drawing slip for the weekly raffle full of fun prizes donated through the generosity of our local businesses.

Participants in each age group will need to reach their reading goals (see pages 4 and 5) before July 31st to receive a paperback book of their choice, entry into the Grand Raffle and other prizes. Registration, at the Library or online, begins June1st.

Save the Date: End of Summer Reading Celebration will be held Thursday, July 26th, 5:30pm to 8pm at Haunted Trails for all who complete their reading requirements. Everyone is invited, please RSVP by July 20th.

>> Full Details on the Summer Program

Summer Reading Kick Off

Pie Party
Thursday, June 14 at 7pm
Reading is delicious - so they say! All patrons signing up for the Summer Reading Program are invited to a Pie Party being presented by Amy Alessio, author and Librarian at Schaumburg Township Library. In this program, a history of pies will be presented. Come sample pies and leave with a packet of recipes.