Youth
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Know before you go! Masks are required for all ages when visiting Youth Services. |
A Space for Play and Discovery
This area is closed until further notice.
- Early Learning Area for preschoolers
- Giant Lite Brite and Lego wall
- Lego, train and puzzle tables to boost creativity, problem-solving skills and dexterity
- Dollhouse, kitchen and light table to encourage dramatic play
- The Makery: a creative space where kids make art to hang on our display wall
- iPads loaded with apps that support early literacy skills
- Board games for families to play together
- Interactive TouchIt screen with preloaded educational apps
- 8 Mac computers, 4 PCs and printer
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BOOK CLUBS
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Paperback Pals |Grades 2 & 3
Dragons in A Bag by Zetta Elliott
Join us for an in-person discussion on Tuesday, January 11, 4-5 pm. Call 847.459.4100 to register and pick up your book (while supplies last) at the drive-up window or the Kids Desk beginning November 9.
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Bookworms | Grades 4 & 5
Capsized! The Forgotten Story of The SS Eastland Disaster by Patricia Sutton
Join us for an in-person discussion on Monday, January 3, 4-5 pm or Thursday, January 6, 4-5 pm. Call 847.459.4100 to register and pick up your book (while supplies last) at the drive-up window or the Kids Desk beginning November 8.
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Middle School | Grades 6-8
Last Pick by Jason Walz
Join us for an in-person discussion on Monday, January 24, 7-8 pm. Call 847.459.4100 to register and pick up your book (while supplies last) at the drive-up window or the Kids Desk beginning November 22.
YOUTH READING PROGRAMS
Reading programs that get your kids excited about reading, starting at birth.
Technology Tips
Homeschool Resources
VIRTUAL BOOKSHELF
E-books, e-audiobooks and print books
Check out with an ITPLD card and download or stream to your device
- Back to School
- Cool Reads for Hot Days
- Cool Reads for Hot Days
- Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
- Poetry
- Women’s History Month
- Penguins
- Sweet reads
- Winter suggestions
- Cloud Library
- Middle school
- Family-themed
- Zoo and ocean-themed
- Friendship
- Wellness and eating right
- Kindness
- Warm and cozy-themed
- Summer Library Adventure-Curiosity Colors Your World
Things to Do
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