Monday, February 27, 6:00 PM. Ages 9-12.
Let’s hang out and make a 3-D game to take home for hours of fun! A Soma cube is a wooden puzzle with seven unique pieces that can be arranged in 240 different ways.
The Battle of the Books countdown is counting down! The Practice Battle will officially open the battle season on February 1st at 4pm.
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"I finally got dressed and looked at myself in the mirror. I was wearing a brand-new uniform-No. 42. It fit me and was comfortable, but I still felt like a stranger, or an uninvited guest."
The We Need Diverse Books Walter Awards Judging Committee has selected the Winners and Honorees for the eighth annual Walter Dean Myers Awards for Outstanding Children’s Literature.
Rebus books, sometimes called picture readers, tell a story/rhyme in a combination of text and symbols. These symbols may be small pictures, icons, or even geometric shapes but all cases they represent the word/words that are typically displayed below them. Rebus books help promote the connection of text to their meaning, which can help readers in a few different ways.
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The Battle of the Books countdown is counting down! The Practice Battle will officially open the battle season on February 1st at 4pm.
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Sunday, February 12, 12:00 - 1:00 PM. Ages 12 & Under.
Families with children 12 and under who have a diagnosis or disability are invited to visit the Kids World Department for a special hour exclusively for you! Kids will be able to do crafts, explore Kids World. and meet other families in this special before-hours program!
The Battle of the Books countdown is counting down! The Practice Battle will officially open the battle season on February 1st at 4pm.
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Saturday, February 11, 12:00–3:00 PM.
Drop in to celebrate our "golden" anniversary with us by making Valentine's Day cards and buttons for your loved ones.
Saturday, February 11, 10:00 AM. Ages 4-12 (7 & under with an adult)
Looking for a fun and easy way to make a kid's Valentine treat? Come to the library to make one!
Darkness reveals a whole new world of wonder---creatures that make their own light and live anywhere you can imagine: from your backyard to deep, deep, down in the ocean.
Monday, February 06, 6:00 PM. Ages 4-8, 7 & under with an adult.
We're celebrating winter by having a fun winter-themed Storytime and craft session on Zoom!
During reading time, let your child hold the book and turn the pages when it is time. Having your child become familiar with how a book is held and the directions the pages turn (front to back) actually helps build literacy.
The Battle of the Books countdown has begun! The Practice Battle will officially open the battle season on February 1st at 4pm.
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Wednesday, February 08, 2023, 7:00 PM.
Join us for an evening of inspiration and conversation with best-selling and award-winning children’s and young adult author, Kwame Alexander.
Monday, January 30, 6:00 PM. Ages 5-12 (7 & under with an adult)
Would you like to build physical strength? Find balance and calm? Learn tools for yourself and your children to recover quickly from difficulties? Learn techniques to cope with stress more effectively? Have some fun as a family exercising together? Give family yoga and mindfulness a try.
The January storytime session will run from January 10th to the 27th. Registration is now open! We anticipate spots filling up quickly so don't delay! Residents of Norridge and Harwood Heights with a valid library card may call 708.867.7828 to register. Otherwise, patrons are invited to stop by the Kids desk with an I.D. showing residency. See the Storytime page for the complete schedule.
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Registration for January's in-person storytime session starts today! Check the schedule to see when stortimes are available for different age groups.
Today's the official first day of winter and, to celebrate, we're offering a fun coloring page for kids of all ages.
History comes alive when we hear directly from those that experienced it. So we're offering an opportunity for you, the community, to shape future historical understanding of Norridge and Harwood Heights by writing short essays about your connections to the area.
January 01 – February 28, 2023.
Do you accept the challenge to snuggle up with some hot reads this season?
At the Library waiting to see the Grinch? Once you have received your number from the Kids desk, there is just a few bits of information we need to ensure you receive your photos next week. Please fill out the form below!
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