Events for Kids

Tuesday, Jun 18 2013, 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Kids
North Hoffman

Bring your imagination and build something fun when you try out the Library’s Lego collection.

Wednesday, Jun 19 2013, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Kids
Main Library

Discover the origins of henna hand designs from India and other traditional body painting from around the world. Practice sketching popular henna motifs and draw them on your own hands with completely washable water color pencils. Grades 1-5. Sign-up ext. 132.

Wednesday, Jun 19 2013, 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Kids
Teen
Main Library

Discover the origins of henna hand designs from India and other traditional body painting from around the world. Practice sketching popular henna motifs and draw them on your own hands with completely washable water color pencils. Grades 6-12. Sign-up ext. 132.

Friday, Jun 21 2013, 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Kids
Rand Road

The Palatine Puppet Players will entertain again with two fairytales just right for young children./Los Titiriteros de Palatine nos entretendrán nuevamente con dos cuentos de hadas perfectos para niños pequeños.

Friday, Jun 21 2013, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Kids
Main Library

Learn easy recipes from other countries, play a Jeopardy
game about food, and compile your own multicultural recipe book
to take home. You’ll even get to create and eat one of the recipes!
Grades 3-6. Sign up.

Monday, Jun 24 2013, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Kids
Main Library

Independent readers going into grades 1-6 can develop their literacy skills with the guidance of a teen volunteer this summer. Buddies will read stories, play literacy games, talk about books, and enjoy tie-in activities during weekly interactive sessions. Attend five or more sessions to earn a special Book Buddy button. Buddies are not guaranteed the same partner each week. Sign up in person at the Reader Assistance Desk beginning Monday, May 13.

Wednesday, Jun 26 2013, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Kids
Rand Road

Bring your imagination and build something fun when you try out the Library’s Lego collection./Trae tu imaginación y construye algo divertido con nuestra colección de Legos de la Biblioteca.

Thursday, Jun 27 2013, 11:00 am - 11:45 am
Kids
Main Library

Local author, W. Nikola-Lisa, presents his own picture books
using music, reading, and action. Don’t miss this upbeat, dynamic
presentation filled with songs, storytelling, and lots of humor. Tickets will be available beginning Thursday, June 20, to valid District cardholders.

Monday, Jul 01 2013, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Kids
Main Library

Independent readers going into grades 1-6 can develop their literacy skills with the guidance of a teen volunteer this summer. Buddies will read stories, play literacy games, talk about books, and enjoy tie-in activities during weekly interactive sessions. Attend five or more sessions to earn a special Book Buddy button. Buddies are not guaranteed the same partner each week. Sign up in person at the Reader Assistance Desk beginning Monday, May 13.

Monday, Jul 08 2013, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Kids
Main Library

Independent readers going into grades 1-6 can develop their literacy skills with the guidance of a teen volunteer this summer. Buddies will read stories, play literacy games, talk about books, and enjoy tie-in activities during weekly interactive sessions. Attend five or more sessions to earn a special Book Buddy button. Buddies are not guaranteed the same partner each week. Sign up in person at the Reader Assistance Desk beginning Monday, May 13.