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.
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.
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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January's in-person storytimes will be 3 week session that runs from January 10th to January 27th. Registration will begin Tuesday, December 27th.
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“PSST! I noticed you checking out that missing dog poster…You wanna know something? He’s not missing. How do I know? Yep, that handsome boy right there is me.”
On Saturday, December 10th between 9:30 and 11:30am, The Grinch will in our Story Room to meet and take photos with Dr. Seuss fans of all ages.
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Twelve year old, Giada Bellantuono's family want her to become a magical healer like the rest of her relatives. But Giada prefers animals to people and wants to use her powers to help creatures.
It is okay to reread a book multiple times! In fact, research suggests repetition helps build early literacy skills.
December 01, 2022 - January 06, 2023
Attention artists of all ages. Our bookmark design contest is back for 2023! Create your own design for a library bookmark for a chance to win prizes. Winners will be chosen for kids, teens, and adults to be printed and distributed throughout our 50th anniversary year. Ask for an entry in Kids World or at the Answers Desk.
Pauline, the eldest of a soon-to-be-even-larger family, is tired of the noise and commotion of her family life. She dreams of adventure and self-determination. But, when she announces her departure, no one seems to notice.
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Rosie may or may not be Little Red Riding Hood and she may or may not stumble through fairy tales such as Jack and the Beanstalk, Hansel and Gretel, Sleeping Beauty and The Three Little Pigs. She may or may not be a hero. She may or may not get a happy ending. It all depends on the decisions the reader makes.
Emotional relevance can be a great addition to your family's shared reading times. Consider discussing not only how the character felt or appears to feel, but how your child feels about the story or even how your child would feel in the character's place.
The Splatoon series is Nintendo’s version of a shooting game. While that first sentence might seem strange it is also the best way to describe the main focus of the game.
Throughout November, let's celebrate and honor the diverse cultures, traditions, and histories of Native people.
Who doesn’t like Frog Soup? It’s easy and healthy to make! We have to start off with all the essentials: water, salt, pepper, carrots, fly extract….oh and of course frogs!
Do you know your monsters? We've placed our Monstrous Trivia Challenge online so even if you missed the program, you can still test out your monster knowledge.
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With the dates set and the book list finalized, the Battle of the Books season 2022-2023 is officially ready for launch!
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When Lewis Barnavelt, an orphan, comes to stay with his uncle Jonathan, he expects to meet an ordinary person. But he is wrong.
It's almost Halloween and we have some fun and exciting activities for you to work on before the big day.
Encourage your child's ability to imagine and pretend by asking questions during and after you finish reading a story.
DJ has been laying low in his new school - no cons, no complicated plans, no interfering with the status quo. Then his best friend Conor transfers in and quickly gets himself into trouble with the "number one" kid at the school, Lucky.
