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Upcoming Youth Events

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Fri, Jul 31, All day
Youth Craft Table Area
Drop in to the library and create a fun craft! Little ones may need... more
Drop in to the library and create a fun craft! Little ones may need some help.

Fri, Jul 31, 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room
Interested in coding? No matter your experience level, the Coding Club... more
Interested in coding? No matter your experience level, the Coding Club is for you! Register for as many (or as few) sessions as you’d like.
Registration is now closed

Fri, Jul 31, 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Storytime Tree Area
Books, music, songs, fingerplays, and bubbles for caregiver and baby.
Registration is now closed

Fri, Jul 31, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth Program Room60
Come join the club where we use instant cameras to take fun photography... more
Come join the club where we use instant cameras to take fun photography tours. Get ready to focus on nature! The best photos will be proudly displayed in the Youth Services Art Gallery!
Registration is now closed

Mon, Aug 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth Program Room60
Welcome to our artists’ studio. Create process art with paints,... more
Welcome to our artists’ studio. Create process art with paints, pastels, stickers, and more. Try something new at every station! Bring your creativity and dress for a mess.

Wed, Aug 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Storytime Tree Area
¡La hora del cuento diseñada para bebés y su acompañante ha... more
¡La hora del cuento diseñada para bebés y su acompañante ha llegado! Disfrutarán de cuentos cortos, música, rimas y canciones.

Wed, Aug 05, 1:15pm - 2:00pm
Youth Program Room60
Hear a story, make a simple craft, get some wiggles out, and have lots... more
Hear a story, make a simple craft, get some wiggles out, and have lots of fun! Children should be able to attend without a parent.

Wed, Aug 05, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Youth Program Room60
Register for the August 12 class to be registered for all three... more
Register for the August 12 class to be registered for all three classes. Questions? Call Laura at 847-259-6050 x144. Sessions: Wednesdays at 3:30-5:00 p.m., July 29, August 5, and August 12

Wed, Aug 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Services
Celebrate the dog days of summer with some friendly four-legged... more
Celebrate the dog days of summer with some friendly four-legged visitors! Come spend time with calm and attentive therapy dogs. All ages are welcome.

Thu, Aug 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Program Room60
An inviting and engaging time for caregiver and child to enjoy books,... more
An inviting and engaging time for caregiver and child to enjoy books, songs, and a simple craft together.

Thu, Aug 06, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Youth Program Room60
Register for the August 13 class to be registered for all three... more
Register for the August 13 class to be registered for all three classes. Questions? Call Laura at 847-259-6050 x144. Sessions: Thursdays at 3:30-5:00 p.m., July 30, August 6, and August 13

Thu, Aug 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Youth Program Room60
Babies to preschoolers (and their siblings) are invited to enjoy great... more
Babies to preschoolers (and their siblings) are invited to enjoy great stories at this evening storytime. Great for families with kids of multiple ages.

Fri, Aug 07, All day
Youth Craft Table Area
Drop in to the library and create a fun craft! Little ones may need... more
Drop in to the library and create a fun craft! Little ones may need some help.

Fri, Aug 07, All day
Youth, Teens, & Adults

Fri, Aug 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room
Interested in coding? No matter your experience level, the Coding Club... more
Interested in coding? No matter your experience level, the Coding Club is for you! Register for as many (or as few) sessions as you’d like.
This event is full

Fri, Aug 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Storytime Tree Area
Books, music, songs, fingerplays, and bubbles for caregiver and baby.

Sat, Aug 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Youth Program Room60
Come channel your artistic creativity through drawing, painting, and... more
Come channel your artistic creativity through drawing, painting, and crafts. No experience needed.

Sun, Aug 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room
The Saddle Shoe Sisters perform top hits from 1940s–60s girl groups,... more
The Saddle Shoe Sisters perform top hits from 1940s–60s girl groups, with harmonies, instruments, retro style, and pure nostalgic fun.

Tue, Aug 11, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Youth Program Room60
Acompáñanos en este programa lleno de música, canciones,... more
Acompáñanos en este programa lleno de música, canciones, manualidades y juegos tradicionales. Este programa se llevará a cabo en español.

Tue, Aug 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Youth Program Room60
Catch the acting bug! We’re looking for kids who want to laugh and... more
Catch the acting bug! We’re looking for kids who want to laugh and have fun reading and acting out stories. Friends and families are invited to join us at 7:45 p.m. for the group’s performance.

Wed, Aug 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Storytime Tree Area
¡La hora del cuento diseñada para bebés y su acompañante ha... more
¡La hora del cuento diseñada para bebés y su acompañante ha llegado! Disfrutarán de cuentos cortos, música, rimas y canciones.

Wed, Aug 12, 1:15pm - 2:00pm
Youth Program Room60
Hear a story, make a simple craft, get some wiggles out, and have lots... more
Hear a story, make a simple craft, get some wiggles out, and have lots of fun! Children should be able to attend without a parent.

Wed, Aug 12, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Youth Program Room60
Register for this date and you will be registered for ALL 3 classes in... more
Register for this date and you will be registered for ALL 3 classes in the series. Questions? Call Laura at 847-259-6050 x144. Sessions: Wednesdays at 3:30-5:00 p.m., July 29, August 5, and August 12

Thu, Aug 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Program Room60
An inviting and engaging time for caregiver and child to enjoy books,... more
An inviting and engaging time for caregiver and child to enjoy books, songs, and a simple craft together.

Thu, Aug 13, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Youth Program Room60
Register for this date and you will be registered for ALL 3 classes in... more
Register for this date and you will be registered for ALL 3 classes in the series. Questions? Call Laura at 847-259-6050 x144. Sessions: Thursdays at 3:30-5:00 p.m., July 30, August 6, and August 13

Thu, Aug 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Youth Program Room60
Babies to preschoolers (and their siblings) are invited to enjoy great... more
Babies to preschoolers (and their siblings) are invited to enjoy great stories at this evening storytime. Great for families with kids of multiple ages.

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New arrivals

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NEW! Picture Books


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  • New Picture Books
    • Can you spot animals?
    • Un tropezón de tres años : basado en un cuento popular coreano
    • I am not your hat!
    • The baby who stayed awake forever
    • What is scarier than thunder?
    • Head full of clouds

NEW! Kids Movies


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  • New Kids Movies
    • Moana two
    • Sonic the Hedgehog three
    • Mufasa, the Lion King
    • Dog Man
    • Paddington in Peru
    • Migration

NEW! Juvenile Fiction


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  • New Juvenile Fiction
    • The magician next door
    • Toto
    • Attack of the cheez funk breath!
    • To the rescue!
    • Miriam's magical creature files. 1
    • Play ball!

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