Registration for January’s In-Person Storytime Starts Today!

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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Finish Checking in for the Grinch!

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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Meet The Grinch

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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How to Heal a Gryphon by Meg Cannistra

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.


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Golden Anniversary Bookmark Design Contest

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.


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A Place for Pauline by Anouk Mahiout

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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Needlessly Ever After by Laurel Snyder

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.


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Acknowledge Emotions While Reading!

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.


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A Spoonful of Frogs by Casey Lyall

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!


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High Score by Destiny Howell

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.


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