Children's events

Breakfast & Book Fiesta/Desayuno y fiesta de libros

Thursday, July 27, 2017 - 10:00am to 11:00am

¡Únete con nosotros para actividades y cuentos en español e inglés! Diviértete escuchando tus cuentos favoritos y haciendo manualidades. Todos son bienvenidos; no es necesario hablar inglés. Desayuno gratis para los niños menores de 18 años desde las 9:30 hasta las 10:00.

Join us for our Spanish/English story time! Have fun listening to your favorite stories and enjoy some activities in Spanish. All ages welcome; knowledge of Spanish is not required. Free breakfast for children 18 and under from 9:30-10:00. ¡Nos vemos pronto!

Baby Story Time

Thursday, July 27, 2017 - 10:00am to 10:30am

Join us for a lap-sit story time full of bounces, tickles, songs, and giggles. 

Open to children birth to 18 months with a caregiver.

This is a four-week session that will meet weekly on July 20 & 27; and August 3 & 10. Registration opens July 1.

 

Toddler Story Time

Thursday, July 27, 2017 - 11:00am to 11:30am

Get out some energy with some dancing, singing, and rhymes at a story time designed for little ones who like to move! 

Open to children 18 months to 3 years with a caregiver.

This is a four-week session that will meet weekly on July 20 & 27; and August 3 & 10. Registration opens July 1.

 

Free Lunch

Thursday, July 27, 2017 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm

Join us for a free lunch every weekday and stick around for activities for the whole family. Meals are available to any child under 18 and are provided by the Northern Illinois Food Bank. 

¡Ven para comer un almuerzo gratis aquí en la biblioteca! Para los niños y jóvenes hasta los 18 años de edad.

Read. Listen. Tell. Writer's Club

Thursday, July 27, 2017 - 2:00pm to 2:45pm

This summer is all about stories. Be a part of this fun group that will explore storytelling and writing in an interactive way. Grades K-5; K-2 and 3-5 will meet separately.

Explore Raspberry Pi

Thursday, July 27, 2017 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm
In this hands-on workshop we’ll learn about the Raspberry Pi Computer, the latest in VERY small computers. We will explore computer gaming, digital music, photo and video taking, basic computer coding and much more! Grades 3-5; registration opens July 1.

Free Lunch

Friday, July 28, 2017 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm

Join us for a free lunch every weekday and stick around for activities for the whole family. Meals are available to any child under 18 and are provided by the Northern Illinois Food Bank. 

¡Ven para comer un almuerzo gratis aquí en la biblioteca! Para los niños y jóvenes hasta los 18 años de edad.

Maker Friday

Friday, July 28, 2017 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm

Join us each Friday after lunch for a different maker project: robots, LEGOs, STEM fun, and more.

Ukulele Jam

Saturday, July 29, 2017 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm

Ever wanted to play the ukulele?  Come and join us for Ukulele Jam!  We will go over basic chords, strumming, learn a few songs, and have TONS of fun!   Open to 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders—no experience necessary.  Ukuleles will be provided.  Space is limited.  Registration opens July 1st.

Toddler Story Time

Monday, July 31, 2017 - 10:00am to 10:30am

Get out some energy with some dancing, singing, and rhymes at a story time designed for little ones who like to move! 

Open to children 18 months to 3 years with a caregiver.

This is a four-week session that will meet on July 17, 24, & 31; and August 7. Registration opens July 1.

 

Playing Preschool

Monday, July 31, 2017 - 11:30am to 12:15pm

Join us for a class just for preschoolers as we introduce your child to school activities. For ages 3-5 with caregiver.

This is a four-week class that will meet on July 17, 24, & 31; and August 7. Registration opens July 1.