Grade School (age 5 - 13)

Children's author Heidi Bee Roemer, author of "What Kinds of Seeds Are These?", presents on the methods seeds travel by, all in a fun, interactive program. Bowl with a coconut, touch prickly burrs, and discover the wonderful world of seeds!

Please register at 708.795.8000 ex 3088, on our website, or in person at the Youth Services desk. Sign up begins 30 days before event.

Beat the heat and come in for our weekly summer movies! We celebrate the summer reading program's theme Dig Into Reading with our variety of film choices. Popcorn provided. All ages welcome.

Gnomeo and Juliet is rated G.

Please register online, by phone at 708.795.8000 ex 3088, or stop in at the Youth Services desk.

Story Time aims to introduce children to the world of books and reading with fun, interactive experiences in a safe environment. Sessions can run from 30 to 45 minutes and may include stories, rhymes, songs, finger plays and a simple craft activity.

Please register online, by phone at 708.795.8000 ex 3088 or stop in at the Youth Services desk.

Book discussion for children in grades 2 though 5. Come prepared to discuss the title of the month. Books are available at the Youth Services desk three weeks prior to the club meetings. Titles are as follows:

June: Holes by Louis Sachar
July: How To Eat Fried Worms by Thomas Rockwell
August: Garbage Helps Our Garden Grow: A Compost Story by Linda Glaser

Come discover the power of words! Learn what story is, its many forms and how you can communicate your own tales. Share samples of your own work and receive feedback.

For writers in 7th-12th grade.

Please call 708.795.8000 ex 3088 or stop in to register.

Join us for our fabulous kick-off to the youth Summer Reading Program!

Ventriloquist Vikki Gasko-Green has unearthed some hilarious friends living in her backyard. These funny dirt-loving bugs, along with some of her other friends, join Vikki to create wacky routines that will have you giggling with excitement.

Children ages birth-14 and their families are welcome.

Please register for this event online, by phone, or in person at our Youth Services desk.

Do you have an imagination out of control? Have you always thought it would be cool to be an author? Or are you just curious about where to even begin writing your own stories?

Join us to learn about different ways to tell a story through fun activities with Miss Marissa, and even have a chance to submit your work to be published!

Do you have an imagination out of control? Have you always thought it would be cool to be an author? Or are you just curious about where to even begin writing your own stories?

Hey boys and girls! Join us for our brand new doll club, Calling All Dolls! Bring your dolls or use some of ours. Any dolls from Barbie to puppets are welcome! We will read stories, do play theatre, and even make things for our dolls. Ages 4-10.

Book discussion for children in grades 2 though 5. Come prepared to discuss the title of the month. The title for May is Chasing Vermeer by Blue Balliett.

Join Miss Marissa for lots of fun!

Story Time aims to introduce children to the world of books and reading with fun, interactive experiences in a safe environment. Sessions can run from 30 to 45 minutes and may include stories, rhymes, songs, finger plays and a simple craft activity.