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Youth Services Programs December 2016 |
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Reading Comes in Many Flavors
Monday, December 12-Saturday, February 25
Birth-Grade 8
Nibble a novel or gobble a great book. The Library has so many different flavors of books to read! Complete squares on your Winter Reading bingo card, and earn chances for great prizes. Prizes are generously donated by the Chicago Wolves hockey team. Please register in the Youth Services Department.
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Hot Chocolate Bar
Monday, December 12, 11:00 am-5:00 pm
Sign up for Adult, High School or Youth Winter Reading and receive a free cup of hot chocolate at our Hot Chocolate Bar! While supplies last.
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Pre-School Storytime
Tuesdays, December 6 & 13, 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, December 6 & 13, 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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Baby & Me Monday, December 5, 11:00-11:30 am Birth-2 years with AdultEnjoy music and bonding time with your little mover during this hands-on, peaceful program. Register
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Groove & Giggle Monday, December 12, 11:00-11:30 am Ages 3-5For children who are ready to join in musical activities and giggles on their own with parachutes, scarves, shakers! Register.
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LEGO Robotics
Thursday, December 1, 4:00 - 5:00 pm, Grades 1-3 Thursday, December 8, 4:00-5:30 pm, Grades 4-6 Thursday, December 15, 4:00-5:00 pm, Grades 1-3Sylvan Learning Center will teach you how to build and program robots with LEGO bricks and software! Choose one session only. Register. |
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Simply Science
Level 1: Friday, December 2, 4:00-4:45 pm, Grades 1-3 Level 2: Friday, December 16, 4:00-5:00 pm, Grades 4-8 Find your inner mad scientist as we journey into the unknown. Come enjoy a science-filled program with lots of hands-on activities. This month, we will explore the human body. Register. |
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Study Buddy Homework Center
Tuesdays, December 6 & 13, 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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Library LEGO Club Wednesdays, December 7, 4:00-5:00 pm Grades K-8 LEGO Club Kids are you ready for this month's "Ornament" challenge? Using LEGO bricks make colorful holiday oor winter-themed creations to hang on a tree. All bugs will be displayed in Youth Services until the next event. Register
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Youth Chess Club Wednesday, December 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!. Register
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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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DIT Art Time
Thursday, December 8, 11:00 am-2:00 pm
Birth-Grade K with Adult
Drop-in for a Do-It-Together art project that promises to include coloring, counting and a warm chocolatey treat! No registration.
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Young Artists Workshop Friday, December 9, 4:00-5:30 pm Grades 3-8 Winter Birdhouses. Join us as we make create wintry watercolor paintings of cozy birds in birdhouses, It'll be fine-feathered stormy fun! Register
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Crafty Kids
Monday, December 19, 3:00-8:00 pm
All Ages Throw in a dash of imagination when you drop in to create your own DIY candy cane reindeer. No registration. |
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CrafternoonWednesday, December 28, 4:00-5:00 pm Grades 4-8 Learn to spin wool into yarn! You will make your own drop spindle, learn to spin, and see a demonstration of a spinning wheel . Register
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Little Tykes Playtime
Fridays, December 2 & 16, 11:00 am-2:00 pm
Birth-Grade K with Adult
This drop-in free play is an opportunity to meet new friends and explore a variety of engaging toys. No Registration.
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Wolves Player Visit Tuesday, December 13, 4:00-5:00 pm All AgesJoin us for a visit from a star of the Chicago Wolves! He’ll tell us what it’s like to play professional hockey. One lucky child will get to try on his hockey gear and everyone will be able to get his autograph. Register.
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Movie: Finding Dory Friday, December 30, 3:00-4:45 pm All AgesThe friendly but forgetful blue tang fish reunites with her loved ones, and everyone learns a few things about the real meaning of family along the way. Register.
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Night Lights StorytimeThursday, December 1, 7:00-8:00 pm Ages 3-8 with Adult Bring your blankie or wear your jammies for an hour of stories, crafts, and fun. We promise not to give you a nightmare! Register
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Family Gingerbread Craft
Saturday, December 10, 10:30 am-12:00 pm OR Monday, December 12 7:00-8:30 pm All Ages Gather your family and take some relaxing time away from your busy holiday schedule to create an adorable gingerbread craft. Moms, Dads, Grandparents, Aunts and Uncles are all welcome to join us! We supply all the materials: you supply the creative talent. Please register as a family/one kit per family. Children must be accompanied by an adult. A special visitor will be stopping by, so please bring your cameras. This program is supported by the Library's Founder's Fund, which is funded by monetary donations to the Library. Register |
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Polish Storytime Wednesday, December 14, 7:00-8:00 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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Family Bingo Night! Thursday, December 15, 7:00-8:00 pm All Ages Grab the kids and bring the grandparents for an evening of Family Bingo! Join us for prizes, quality family fun, and a snack. Please register the total number of people in your group. Register
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Read to Rover
Wednesday, December 7, 6:15 pm-7:45 pm
Grades 1-5
Read to man’s best friend! Here’s your chance to read to two great listeners, Murphy and Gracie. Each child will have 15 minutes of one-on-one reading time with a dog. Murphy and Gracie are certified through Therapy Dogs Inc. Please register for one 15-minute session.
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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’ 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 for the coolest club in town! Earn awesome patches by reading books or listening to someone read to you. Register in Youth Services beginning Thursday, September 1. BUGS! is our new Reading Patch Club patch for the school year.
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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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