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| Winter Reading Program |
| Read to Succeed
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| Read to Succeed is co-sponsored by the Chicago Wolves. Children through age 14 may sign up at the Youth Services Programs/Games Desk or the Hoffman Estates or Hanover Park branches. Readers must read eight books, and non-readers must have 20 books read to them by Feb. 28. Each child who completes the program will receive a prize from the library and be entered in drawings for bonus prizes donated by the Wolves. We reserve the right to substitute incentives. Call (847) 923-3439 with questions. |
| Special Reading Program: Real Men Read @ STDL
(ages 5-14) |
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| STDL cardholders may sign up at the Youth Services Programs/Games Desk for this special school year program celebrating male readers. Each child is encouraged to complete several activities with a father, grandfather, uncle or adult brother including reading together, attending programs and more. Earn a prize for completing five activities on your activity card. This program is sponsored by a grant from Target Corporation. |
| Real Men Read-Aloud
(ages 5-14) |
| Tuesday, Dec. 29 |
10-10:45 a.m. |
Youth Services Classroom |
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| Warm up inside with a good book!
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| Join us for a morning of reading aloud together at the library. Children must be accompanied by a father, grandfather, uncle or adult brother. Bring your favorite book and read aloud. |
| Services |
| Book a Librarian!
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| Need help using the online catalog? Want to find Lexile level books or test practice materials? Want to learn how to use Tutor.com or online databases? Then book a 30-minute personal appointment with a Youth Services librarian! Our staff will meet with you to answer your questions on these services and more. Call (847) 923-3446 to schedule a time. |
| Regular Programs |
| Baby Play Time
(ages infant-24 months) |
| Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays, Dec. 1-Jan. 15 |
10-11 a.m. |
Youth Services Program Room 1 |
| Tuesdays & Thursdays, Dec. 1-Jan. 14 |
6:30-7:30 p.m. |
Youth Services Program Room 1 |
| This program provides an opportunity for parents to socialize with other parents while children play with the toys provided. For the consideration and safety of others, no older siblings allowed. This program will not meet on Dec. 24, 25, the evening of Dec. 31 and Jan. 1 because the library is closed. No registration. No fee. |
| Parent & Toddler Craft
(ages 19-36 months) |
| Tuesdays, Dec. 1-8 |
10:30-11 a.m. |
Youth Services Craft Room |
| Parents and toddlers will make an art project together. No registration. No fee. |
| Kids and Science
(ages 4-6) |
| Tuesdays, Dec. 1-8 |
1-1:30 p.m. |
Youth Services Program Room 2 & Craft Room |
| Children will hear a story and participate in a related activity. No registration. No fee. |
| Family Time at the Branches
(ages infant-5) |
| Tuesdays, Dec. 1-15 & Jan. 19-26 |
6:30-7:15 p.m. |
Hoffman Estates Branch |
| Thursdays, Dec. 3-17 & Jan. 21-28 |
6:30-7:15 p.m. |
Hanover Park Branch |
| Children and their caregivers will enjoy stories, music and a craft. No registration. No fee. |
| Parent & Preschool Child Craft
(ages 3-5) |
| Wednesdays, Dec. 2-9 |
10:30-11 a.m. or 11-11:30 a.m. |
Youth Services Craft Room |
| Children will make a simple art project with the help of an adult. Same craft both days. No registration. No fee. |
| Family Storytime
(ages infant-5) |
| Thursdays, Dec. 3-10 |
1-1:20 p.m. |
Youth Services Program Room 2 |
| Monday, Dec. 7 |
10-10:20 a.m. or 10:30-10:50 a.m. |
Youth Services Program Room 2 |
| Mondays, Jan. 18-Feb. 22 |
10-10:20 a.m., 10:30-10:50 a.m. or 6:30-6:50 p.m. |
Youth Services Program Room 1 |
| Tuesdays, Jan. 19-Feb. 23 |
11:30-11:50 a.m. |
Hanover Park or Hoffman Estates Branches |
| Family Storytime is designed for children and their parents or caregivers. Adults help their children participate in stories, songs, finger plays and flannel board stories. No registration. No fee. |
| Stories in the Enchanted Forest
(all ages) |
| Saturday, Dec. 19 |
11-11:20 a.m. |
Youth Services Enchanted Forest |
| Join us for stories in the Enchanted Forest. No registration. No fee. |
| Toddler Time
(ages 19-36 months) |
| Tuesdays, Jan. 19-Feb. 23 |
10-10:20 a.m. or 10:30-10:50 a.m. |
Youth Services Program Room 1 |
| Toddler Time is a 20-minute interactive program for toddlers and their caregivers. Join us for music, stories and more. No older or younger siblings allowed. No registration. No fee. |
| Folk, Fairy and Favorite Tales
(ages 4-6) |
| Tuesdays, Jan. 19-Feb. 23 |
1-1:30 p.m. |
Youth Services Program Room 2 & Craft Room |
| Children will hear a folk, fairy or favorite picture book story designed to improve literacy, then make a craft. Children who attend should be comfortable in the room with other children and without a parent or caregiver. No registration. No fee. |
| Book Time for Babies
(ages infant-18 months) |
| Tuesdays, Jan. 19-Feb. 23 |
6:30-6:50 p.m. |
Youth Services Program Room 1 |
| Wednesdays, Jan. 20-Feb. 24 |
10-10:20 a.m. |
Youth Services Program Room 1 |
| This storytime is designed for babies and their caregivers. Parents will learn musical and language-rich activities to do with their babies. No registration. No fee. |
| On My Own Preschool Time
(ages 4-5) |
| Wednesdays, Jan. 20-Feb. 24 |
10:45-11:15 a.m. |
Youth Services Program Room 2 & Craft Room |
| Wednesdays, Jan. 20-Feb. 24 |
11:30 a.m.-Noon |
Youth Services Program Room 2 & Craft Room |
| This program is for children who are ready for a storytime and craft without parents. Children participate in activities and a simple craft. This program is an important step in fostering your child's sense of independence. Parents must remain in the Youth Services Department. No registration. No fee. |
| Time for Threes
(age 3) |
| Thursdays, Jan. 21-Feb. 25 |
10-10:20 a.m. |
Youth Services Program Room 1 |
| Adults and three-year-olds will enjoy nursery rhymes, songs and fingerplays. No registration. No fee. |
| Special Programs |
| Creative Card Workshop
(ages 6-14) |
| Tuesday, Dec. 1 |
4-4:30 p.m. |
Hanover Park Branch |
| Thursday, Dec. 3 |
4-4:30 p.m. |
Youth Services Craft Room or Hoffman Estates Branch |
| Design a special card. Supplies to make holiday, thank you and greeting cards will be available. No registration. No fee. |
| Winter Crafts at the Branches
(ages 9-14) |
| Tuesday, Dec. 8 |
4-5 p.m. |
Hoffman Estates Branch |
| Thursday, Dec. 10 |
4-5 p.m. |
Hanover Park Branch |
| Make spectacular winter crafts under the instruction of artist Carol Thomas. Rubber stamps and other supplies will be used. No registration. No fee. |
| Digital Detectives
(ages 7-14) |
| Thursday, Dec. 10 |
4-5 p.m. |
Youth Services Computer Lab |
| Learn some savvy searching tips as you explore the Internet and our databases in this online scavenger hunt. Registration required. No fee. |
| Sensational Saturday
(ages 3-14) |
| Saturdays, Dec. 12 & Jan. 9 |
11-11:30 a.m. |
Youth Services Craft Room |
| Saturday, Jan. 23 |
11-11:30 a.m. |
Hoffman Estates Branch |
| Saturday, Jan. 23 |
1-1:30 p.m. |
Hanover Park Branch |
| Children can make a simple craft. Children ages 3-5 should be accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver. No registration. No fee. |
| Decorate a Gingerbread House
(ages 6-14) |
| Monday, Dec. 14 |
4-5:15 p.m. |
Youth Services Craft Room |
| Chef Rose Deneen presents a demonstration of how to decorate an edible gingerbread house. Each child will decorate a graham cracker house with icing, sprinkles and other treats. An adult must accompany each child ages 6-7. Registration required. Fee: $5 per child. |
| After School at the Branches
(ages 9-14) |
| Tuesdays, Dec. 15 & Jan. 19 |
4-5 p.m. |
Hoffman Estates Branch |
| Thursdays, Dec. 17 & Jan. 28 |
4-5 p.m. |
Hanover Park Branch |
| Children will participate in a drop-in program for fun and friendship. Activities will vary. No registration. No fee. |
| Winter Wonderland Bingo
(ages 6-14) |
| Monday, Dec. 21 |
10-10:30 a.m. |
Youth Services Craft Room |
| Monday, Dec. 21 |
1:30-2 p.m. |
Hoffman Estates Branch |
| Monday, Dec. 21 |
3-3:30 p.m. |
Hanover Park Branch |
| Join us for a Bingo game with a winter theme. Children will win prizes. No registration. No fee. |
| * Magic for Everyone
(all ages) |
| Monday, Dec. 28 |
9:30-10:15 a.m. or 10:45-11:30 a.m. |
Rasmussen Room |
| Magician Danny Orleans presents a morning of magic. This exciting production will be a great way to enjoy your Winter Break! No fee. Limited seating. |
| The Ultimate Magic Club
(ages 9-14) |
| Monday-Wednesday, Dec. 28-30 |
12:30-3:30 p.m. |
Youth Services Classroom |
| Learn the art of magic from professional magician Danny Orleans. Each student will receive a magic kit including a DVD and supplies. Family and friends may view a student show on the last day. Registration required. Fee: $20. |
| Read to a Dog
(ages 6-14) |
| Tuesdays, Jan. 5 & Feb. 2 |
4-5 p.m. |
Hoffman Estates Branch |
| Mondays, Jan. 11-25 |
4-5 p.m. |
Youth Services Program Room 2 |
| Thursday, Jan. 14 |
4-5 p.m. |
Hanover Park Branch |
| Children will read aloud to a dog certified by Therapy Dogs International. This is a wonderful opportunity to build a special bond with a dog, improve confidence and sharpen reading skills. Bring a book of your choice. Register for one 15-minute session. No fee. |
| Make It! Take It!
(ages 6-14) |
| Tuesday, Jan. 5 |
4-4:30 p.m. |
Hanover Park Branch |
| Thursday, Jan. 14 |
4-4:30 p.m. |
Youth Services Craft Room or Hoffman Estates Branch |
| A variety of exciting craft supplies will be available to make a project. No registration. No fee. |
| Online Book Club
(ages 9-11) |
| Thursday, Jan. 7 |
4-4:30 p.m. |
Youth Services Computer Lab |
| Join us for a virtual discussion of How to Steal a Dog by Barbara O’Connor. We will meet in person together once to distribute books, explain procedures and answer questions. Each child will receive a free copy of the book to start reading on Jan. 7. Students will then share ideas and answer questions online through Feb. 25. Registration required. No fee. |
| Parent & Preschool Child Craft at the Branches
(ages 3-5) |
| Monday, Jan. 11 |
11-11:30 a.m. |
Hoffman Estates Branch or Hanover Park Branch |
| Children will make an art project with the help of an adult. No registration. No fee. |
| * Chicago Wolves Player Visit
(ages 6 & up) |
| Tuesday, Jan. 12 |
4-4:45 p.m. |
Youth Services Classroom |
| Meet a player on the Chicago Wolves hockey team. Learn about his involvement with hockey, ask questions and get an autograph. Remember to sign up for the Winter Reading Program! Call (847) 923-3439 closer to the program date to find out the player's name. No fee. Limited seating. |
| Internet Safety for Parents
(parents of children ages 5-18) |
| Thursday, Jan. 14 |
6:30-7:30 p.m. |
Youth Services Classroom |
| The Illinois Attorney General's Office presents a relevant parent program on Internet safety. Topics such as social networking, cell phones, blogs and texting will be covered. No registration. No fee. |
| * Jumping Jambalaya
(all ages) |
| Monday, Jan. 18 |
1-1:45 p.m. |
Hoffman Estates Branch |
| Storyteller Kucha Brownlee presents an afternoon of interactive stories and music. Get ready to sing, clap and listen while celebrating the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. This program is co-sponsored by the Hoffman Estates Arts Commission. No fee. Limited seating. |
| Mo Willems Party
(ages 5-8) |
| Wednesday, Jan. 27 |
2-2:45 p.m. |
Youth Services Program Room 2 & Craft Room |
| Join us for a party to celebrate books by Mo Willems including Elephant & Piggie, Naked Mole Rat, Knuffle Bunny and Pigeon. The afternoon will include stories, crafts, games and a book sale. No registration. No fee. |
| American Girl Bingo
(ages 8-14) |
| Thursday, Jan. 28 |
4-4:30 p.m. |
Youth Services Craft Room |
| Play American Girl Bingo with clues from American Girl books. Prizes will be awarded. No registration. No fee. |
| Preschool Open House
(parents of children ages infant-5) |
| Thursday, Jan. 28 |
7-9 p.m. |
Rasmussen Room |
| Learn about your options for childcare. Representatives of local preschools, day cares and home day cares will be available. Ask questions and gather information in one location. For more information, contact Nancy O’Connell, Early Childhood Librarian, at (847) 923-3434. No registration. No fee. |
| Valentine Card Workshop
(ages 6-14) |
| Tuesday, Feb. 2 |
4-4:30 p.m. |
Hanover Park Branch |
| Thursday, Feb. 4 |
2-2:30 p.m. |
Youth Services Craft Room or Hoffman Estates Branch |
| Design a Valentine card with a variety of supplies. No registration. No fee. |
| African American History—Live!
(ages 8-14) |
| Friday, Feb. 5 |
10-10:45 a.m. |
Rasmussen Room |
| Kidworks Touring Theatre Company presents an interactive drama workshop in honor of African American History Month. Travel through history by learning African dance and celebrating the legacy of Harriet Tubman, Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King, Jr. and more. Children will act and use creativity during this energetic workshop. Registration required. No fee. |
| Computer Valentine Workshop
(ages 9-14) |
| Saturday, Feb. 6 |
10-11 a.m. |
Youth Services Computer Lab |
| Learn the basics of Microsoft Publisher as you create and print a Valentine for someone special. Registration required. No fee. |
| Youth Computer Classes |
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