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Youth Services Programs May 2018
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Reading Takes You Everywhere Summer Reading Club Monday, June 4 to Saturday, July 28 Pre-Registration: Tuesday, May 29-Saturday, June 2Earn a bonus stamp on your reading club card when you pre-register. This comes in handy if you have to miss a week. All registrants get a FREE goody bag! Watch for more information about Reading Takes You Everywhere in our June newsletter and in our online events calendar.
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Pre-School Storytime Tuesdays, May 8, 15 & 22, 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, May 8, 15 & 22, 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: Stroller Strides® Tuesday, May 1, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Birth- Age 5 with AdultStroller Strides® is a functional, total-body conditioning workout designed for moms with kids in tow. Each 60-minute workout is comprised of strength training, cardio and core restoration, all while entertaining little ones with songs, activities and fun! Stroller-free observers are welcome. Register.
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Polish Family Storytime Wednesday, May 9, 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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Sleepy Storytime Thursday, May 10, 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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BINGOOOO!Thursday, May 24, 6:30-7:30 pm All AgesAre you ready for BINGOOOO? Join us for prizes and family fun! Register
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LEGO WeDo Science Investigation Lab Thursday, May 3, 4:00 - 5:00 pm, Grades 1-3 Thursday, May 10, 4:00 - 5:00 pm, Grades 4-6 Thursday, May 24, 4:00 - 5:00 pm, Grades 1-3Sylvan Learning Center will be here to help you explore topics like ecology, space exploration, weather, and ecosystems with LEGO WeDo 2.0 technology. Please register for one session only. Register
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DIY Drama Thursday, May 17, 4:00-5:00 pm Grades 2-4Got Drama? We love sharing the art of theater, and we want to get you started putting on your own shows. Just bring your imagination, creativity, and awesome personality! Register.
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Simply Science Level 1: Friday, May 4 20, 4:00 - 4:45 pm, Grades 1-3 Level 2: Friday, May 18, 4:00 - 5:00 pm, Grades 4-8 CHEMISTRY! Find your inner mad scientist as we journey into the unknown. Come enjoy a science-filled program with lots of hands-on activities. Register
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Library LEGO Club Wednesday, May 2, 4:00 - 5:00 pm Grades K-8 Get ready for a “Rocket” challenge LEGO Club kids! Build a rocket to send us towards a summer of fun. 3, 2, 1 . . . Blast Off! Creations will be displayed in Youth Services. Register
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Book to Movie Club: Ramona and BeezusMonday, May 7, 4:00 - 6:00 pmGrades 3 and UpRead the book, see the movie. We will discuss the book Ramona the Pest by Beverly Cleary, have snacks and watch the movie. Books will be available at the circulation desk for checkout. Register
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Youth Chess Club Wednesday, May 9, 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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123 Math Club Wednesday, May 16, 4:00 - 5:00 pm Grades 1-3 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. |
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Free Comic Book Day Saturday, May 5, 11:00 am-4:00 pm Celebrate Free Comic Book Day by visiting the Library to pick up a free comic book! Available while supplies last. While you’re here, be sure to browse our fantastic Comic collection that is always available for you to check out! This event is sponsored by Pastimes, Inc.
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Superhero Capes and Pins Saturday, May 5, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Age 3 and up w/adult Make your own cape and pin back button in honor of Free Comic Book Day! No registration.
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Comic Notebooks and PinsSaturday, May 5, 3:00 - 4:00 pm Grades 6-12It's Free Comic Book Day! Create a comic book covered notebook, comic character pins, and take home some free comic books for later. Free comics sponsored by Pastimes, Inc. 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, May 10, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Birth-Grade K with Adult Drop-in for a Do-It-Together art project that promises to get you ready for summer! No registration.
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Young Artists Workshop Friday, May 11, 4:00 - 5:30 pm Grades 3-8 “Reimagining Picasso” Join us as we take some classic Picasso paintings and reimagine them using collage and paint/markers/textured paper. Abstract fun! Register
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Messy Mother's Day Sunday, May 13, 2:00-3:00 pm Ages 3-5 w/adult Come celebrate your special Mom by making a keepsake craft together. No registration.
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Mother Daughter CraftWednesday, May 16, 7:00-8:00 pm Grades 4-8 with AdultStitch an adorable matching set of lip brooches for you and your mom! No sewing experience required. We will provide supplies. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Register.
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Crafty Kids Monday, May 21, 3:00 - 8:00 pm Grades K-8 Throw in a dash of imagination when you drop in to create a project you'll want to tweet about. No registration.
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CrafternoonFriday, May 23, 4:00-5:30 pm Grades 4-8Make an ombre tassel necklace! Register.
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Children's Book Week April 30-May 6 Birth-Grade 8 Children's Book Week celebrates connecting kids with books. In observance, visit the youth department any day this week to enter a drawing to win some great children's books!
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Book Box Subscribe to enjoy a newly released J Fiction or Young Adult 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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