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Preschool Saturdays
Preschool children and caregivers
Registration is not required.
Films
Saturdays, April 5 and May 3 from 9:30–10am
Short and entertaining films of stories old and new.
Registration is not required.
Stories
Saturdays, March 22 and 29, April 12 and 19
and May 10, 17, 24 and 31 from 9:30–10am
Join us in the picture book area for stories just right for the
preschool child.
Registration is not required. |
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 Animal Facts
Twice a year, the library participates in the ADOPT an animal program at Lincoln Park Zoo and this April we are adopting a Baringo giraffe. To celebrate our adoption, you can visit our display and enter the raffle to win a small plush giraffe. All participants get a free gift just for reading the interesting facts about this giraffe.
 Honey Bees and Honey
Wednesday, April 2 from 7–8pm
Registration is required.
What is it like to be a beekeeper? Are you concerned about the honey bees’ future? Would you like to see the inside of a hive and taste some local honey? Learn about honey bees in this fascinating program.
 Animal Encounters with
Dr. Robert James
Thursday, April 10 from 7–8pm
Registration is required.
Dr. James, a zoologist, teacher and author, teaches respect for animals and our environment. Encounter an ostrich, porcupine and alligator in this fun and educational hands-on program.
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Jamma Tales
Thursdays, April 3 and May 15 from 7–7:30pm
Ages 2–5 and caregivers
Registration is
not required.
A cool spring evening is the perfect time to relax with your family and enjoy stories and songs. Pajamas are welcome
for this half-hour evening storytime. |
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Chess with CheckMates
Saturdays, April 5, 12 and 19 from 10:30–11:45am
Grades 1–8
Registration is required.
CheckMates is dedicated to teaching children the game of chess through a variety of methods including music and physical activity. This class offers online support. We invite participants in the chess workshops to attend a chess tournament held at the library on May 3.
Chess Tournament
Saturday, May 3 from 10:30am–Noon
Grades 1–8
Registration is required.
We invite all students of chess to participate in this
tournament.
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 National Library Week
April 13–19 is National Library Week!
Celebrate our library by attending exciting programs and entering contests during the month of April. Visit the Youth Services Desk to pick up a copy of the winning
bookmark from the Children’s Bookweek Bookmark Contest.
Have You Bean Reading?
April 1–30
Participate in our National Library Week Contest. Children can guess how many jelly beans are in the special container. The child closest to the correct number wins the container of jelly beans. |
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 Parent-Child Book Discussion
Wednesday, April 16
from 7–8:15pm
Grades 4–8
Registration is required.
The Liberation of Gabriel King
by K.L. Going
Join best friends, Frita and Gabe, as they spend the summer before fifth grade trying to overcome their own personal fears, as well as the prejudice in their Georgia community. A complimentary copy of the book will be reserved for you when you
register. |
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 Money Smart for Kids
Wednesday, April 23 from 7–8pm
Grades 5–Adult
Registration is required.
This program, presented by Great Lakes Credit Union and Junior Achievement, features Biz Kid$, a PBS television series on entrepreneurship and financial literacy for kids. The program includes
a viewing of an actual Biz Kid$ episode followed by fun learning activities on how to make and manage money. |
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 Music with Carol Weston
Saturday, April 26 from
10-10:45am or 11–11:45am
Infants–Age 5 and caregivers
Registration is required.
This musical program is just the right mix of music, dancing and fun. Carol Weston delights children with new songs and the tried and true ones that children love to sing on their own. |
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 Traditional Korean Dance
Sunday, May 4 from 2–3pm
Registration is required.
Learn about the customs, dance and dress of Korea.
Choomsarang, Korean Traditional Dance Company, shares their
talents, knowledge and beautiful costumes in this cultural
program for all ages. |
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BookFlix
The library introduces BookFlix, a new K–grade 3 interactive literacy database that reinforces reading skills, develops essential real-world knowledge and promotes a love of reading. This database pairs classic children’s nonfiction books and fiction videos to support learning. BookFlix is perfect for every child – early readers, reluctant readers and English Language Learners. It is accessible for VAPLD cardholders through the library website at www.vapld.info>Kids>Books and Reading. If you do not have a VAPLD card, you can use this resource in the library.
For more information, please contact Youth Services at 847 634-3650. |
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Personal Reading Lists
With so many good books at the library, how do you choose? If you would like some
help, come to the Youth Services Desk and ask for a Personal Reading Inventory. After reviewing your interests and reading preferences, our staff will create a list of books chosen just for you. We will call you when the list is ready. This service is for beginning readers through grade 8. |
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Novelist K-8
Explore fiction with Novelist K–8! This online database offers information for
K–grade 8 students on authors, awards and books. Use it to find books similar
to the ones you like or to find reading suggestions based on reading skill level.
Novelist K–8 is accessible for VAPLD cardholders through the library website at www.vapld.info>Kids>Books and Reading.
Contact Youth or Adult
Services for more information
at 847 634-3650. |
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 Watch a video and learn about our Live Homework Help service.
Video - Windows Media format
Video Macintosh Quicktime format
A year-round - Seven days a week homework help service for students in grades 4 through College freshmen.
Use the Live Homework Help Service |
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Past Events
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See more event photos at the Library's online web gallery
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Contact
Information
For more information about programs and events, contact the Youth Services Reference Desk, (847)634-3650, ext. 181. |
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