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Youth Services Programs November 2018
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Pre-School Storytime Tuesdays, November 6 & 27, 10:15 - 10:45 am Ages 3-5 For children who are ready to attend a storytime and make a craft on their own. No Registration
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Lapsit Storytime Tuesdays, November 6 & 27, 11:00 - 11:30 am Birth-Age 3 with Adult We'll share musical and language rich activities that develop a love of books and reading. No Registration
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POP! Parents of Preschoolers Tuesday, November 13, 11:00 am - noon All Ages "Fire Prevention Workshop" Do you decorate with candles, strand lights, and real trees? The American Red Cross and AmeriCorps Illinois will show you how to reduce hazards in your own home, identify and use fire safety equipment, and learn emergency recognition steps.
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Family Reading Night - Take Home Kit Celebrate Family Reading Night on November 15 with these fun filled fiction and non-fiction books curated to enhance your Family Reading Night experience. Pick your favorite theme and enjoy! Kits are available in the Youth Services Department during the month of November.
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Sleepy Storytime Thursday, November 8, 6:30 - 7:00 pm Ages 3 and up with AdultHey, sleepyheads! Put on your pajamas, and join us for stories and songs to get you ready for bed! Register
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Polish Family Storytime Wednesday, November 14, 6:30 - 7:30 pm Ages 3-6 with Adult Join us for stories, songs, and activities in Polish. We'll make a craft and enjoy refreshments. Register
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Simply Science Level 1: Friday, November 2, 4:00 - 4:45 pm, Grades 1-3 Level 2: Friday, November 16, 4:00 - 5:00 pm, Grades 4-8 GERMS! Find your inner mad scientist as we journey into the unknown. Come enjoy a science-filled program with lots of hands-on activities.
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Math Mania Tuesday, November 6, 4:00 - 5:00 pm Grades 1-5 Mathnasium of Arlington Heights will be here to help you foster a love for mathematics + improve problem solving and critical thinking skills with cool games and activities. Prizes too! Play = Learning!
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Study Buddy Homework Center Tuesdays, November 13 & 27, 6:00-8:00 pm Grades 1-8 Need help with your homework, reading out loud or reviewing your math facts? Study Buddies to the rescue! Stop by the Youth Services Department during Study Buddy times. You’ll find a friendly high school student waiting to help you out. No registration.
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Coding Club Thursday, November 1, 4:00 - 5:00 pm Grades 2-5 Think like a computer while programming with cool games and activities! Perfect for beginner coders. Register |
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Library LEGO Club Wednesday, November 7, 4:00 - 5:00 pm Grades K-8 LEGO Club kids get ready for a “Feast” challenge! Use LEGO bricks to prepare your Thanksgiving Feast by building a table topped with your favorite foods. Challenge creations are displayed in Youth Services until the next event.
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Library SquadWednesday, November 7, 7:00 - 8:00 pm Grades 6-8Want to make a difference at the Library? Share your ideas and earn volunteer hours while doing it! We’ll eat pizza as we plan programs and decorations. Register
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Book to Box Office Club: How To Train Your Dragon Monday, November 12, 4:00 - 6:00 pm Grades 3 and Up Read the book, see the movie! We will discuss the book How to Train Your Dragon by Cressida Cowell, have snacks and watch the movie. Register and pick up your free book in the Youth Services Department between now and November 9, while supplies last.
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Youth Chess Club Wednesday, November 14, 4:00 - 5:00 pm Grades K-8 Let's play chess! All skill levels are welcomed and encouraged. Chess mentors will be available to teach and offer help. It's your move!
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Illinois 200 - Seek & Find 200 years ago, on December 3, 1818, Illinois became the 21st state in the Union. Learn more about the great state of Illinois and its history when you play our Illinois 200 Seek & Find game, located in the Youth Services Department. Play to win!
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Mindful Moments Thursday, November 8, 4:00 - 4:45 pm Grades 3-8 Relax as you listen to a mindfulness story, then keep calm as you do a soothing art activity.
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Fantastic Beasts Monday, November 19, 3:30 - 4:30 pmGrades 3-8Have you ever wanted your own Fantastic Beast? Join us for a magical time and make your own Pygmy Puff and Bowtruckle. Wizarding wear encouraged but muggle clothing is permissible.
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Shopkins Bingo Friday, November 23, 3:00 - 4:00 pm Grades 1-5 Do you like Shopkins? Do you like to play Bingo? If you do, then come on over to the Library and play a game or two. You will really like the Bingo prizes!
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C.A.T. Creative Activity Table Visit our Creative Activity Table in the Youth Services Department any time on Saturday or Sunday to create a fun art or craft project. Projects change weekly. No registration.
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Take & Make Come get crafty! Visit the Youth Services Desk to request a ready-made craft kit. Kits change monthly, one kit per child. No registration
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Young Artists Workshop Friday, November 9, 4:00 - 5:30 pm Grades 3-8 “The Eyes Have It” We will be concentrating on the eyes of people and animals. Then we will render a close-crop design with colored pencils.
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Learn To Weave Wednesday, November 28, 7:00 - 8:00 pm Grades 4-8 Learn the basics of weaving on a small loom. All supplies provided.
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The Margin Project Have you ever wanted to talk back to a book? Ask the author or the main character what they were thinking? Or just wanted to be able to sit down and talk about the book you are reading with someone else who’s also read it? The Margin Project is your opportunity. Margin Project books are a special collection of titles in Youth Services that are intended to be interactive–readers are allowed to write in the margin (query, annotate, comment, or even doodle) and react to what previous readers have written. The Margin Project is like a book club crossed with social media or pen pals crossed with a book exchange. Learn more in the Youth Services Department, or contact Beth Klein, bklein@phpl.info.
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Book Box Subscribe to enjoy a newly released J Fiction or Middle School book monthly, along with other bookish treats. Fill out a request in Youth Services, or find it online under the Youth Services tab. Return your box and book each month for a new one.
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BookMatch Looking for a great book to read? Let us suggest your perfect match! Head to www.phpl.info/youthsrvs/bookmatch.asp or complete a Book Match request form found in Youth Services.
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1000 Books Before Kindergarten1000 Books Before Kindergarten is a Library program that encourages all families and caregivers to read at least 1000 books with their young children before they enter Kindergarten. Reading to preschool-age children builds vocabulary, language skills, and helps prepare them with the skills they need for Kindergarten. In as little as 15 minutes a day, families can build the skills for future school and life success. Register in the Youth Services Department and earn prizes along the way!
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Read Down Your Fines Grades K-8 Do you have overdue fines on your library card? Now you can read those fines away. Prospect Heights Public Library wants to promote reading. The Read Down Your Fines program is intended to help children reduce their outstanding fines so they can continue to use their library card without interruption. The program encourages and promotes reading among our young people. There are no restrictions on what you can read. Patrons in Kindergarten through Grade 8 can participate in this program. Young adults may also read to or with younger children and both of you can get credit for the time. Stop by the Youth Services desk to find out more.
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100 Books Before High School Grades 5-8 100 Books Before High School is a Library program that inspires reading. Participants receive a reading reward after every 20 books and a free book after 100. Hurry into the Library today to register in the Youth Services Department.
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Reading Patch Club Birth-Grade 8 Register in Youth Services to earn awesome patches by reading books or listening to someone read to you. Receive a PHPL Tote Bag after earning 5 patches and get your picture taken for our finishers frame when you earn them all.
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Book Bag Teachers and Homeschooling Parents can call Youth Services to request a Book Bag of materials on the subjects you are studying. Please call Youth Services one week in advance of needing the materials, tell us your topic/s and we’ll put together a bag of books and audio-visual materials.
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Goodreads The Youth Services Department has a Goodreads group! Click the Goodreads button on our homepage, www.phpl.info, to learn what staff members are reading, and discuss other great children's books.
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Prospect Heights Public Library District12 N. Elm Street, Prospect Heights, Illinois 60070 847-259-3500 • www.phpl.info
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