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Youth Services Programs May 2021
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Reading Colors Your World Summer Reading Club 2021 June 5 - July 31, Birth - High School Join us for virtual programs, online games and activities, prizes, a free book, and of course, reading!
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Get Growing Book Bundle May, All ages Bundles will include books to nurture a green thumb and a mini grow kit. Register and call to schedule a drive-up service appointment for your bundle starting April 22. Happy Mother’s Day Craft May 9, All day
All ages Make a very special mosaic sign for your mom. Register and call to schedule a drive-up service appointment for your kit starting April 22. Pen Pals Club Registration Monday, May 17- Monday, June 7, All day
Grades 1-5 Are you interested in being a pen pal this summer? This is your chance! Stop by the Youth Services Department and fill out a registration form and receive your start-up packet. The Club officially begins on Monday, June 7. Let the fun begin!
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Grasshopper Craft Monday, May 10, 4:00 - 4:30 pm Grades K - 8 Create your own adorable grasshopper! Call to schedule a drive-up service appointment for your supply packet starting April 22. You will receive the link to the Zoom meeting the morning of the event via email.
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Simply Science Friday, May 14, 4:00 - 4:30 pm Grades K-8 Pollination! Call to schedule a drive-up service appointment for your supply packet starting April 22. You will receive the link to the Zoom meeting the morning of the event via email.
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Paper Crafts Monday, May 17, 4:00 - 4:30 pm Grades 4 - 8 Make an assortment of easy paper crafts. Call to schedule a curbside pickup appointment for your supply packet starting April 22. You will receive the link to the Zoom meeting the morning of the event via email.
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Storytime Hotline Birth - Kindergarten The Library now offers a screen-free option for families who miss storytimes! Call the Storytime Hotline, (224) 387-4227 to hear a message and a rhyme or song from Mrs. Julie. She will update the line with a new message every Monday, so be sure to call back!
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Take & Make May, Birth - Grade 8 Ready-to-make craft kit available to take and make at home. Look for the green dispenser box in the back parking lot and help yourself.
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Book Buzz Wednesdays in May Youth librarian Beth Klein will highlight new book arrivals for the week, plus bonus reviews. Check the Library’s Facebook and Instagram pages for a look at what’s new in kidlit.
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Book Box, Grades 3 - 8Subscribe for the Library’s version of a subscription box. Enjoy a new J Fiction or Middle School book and other fun bookish treats each month. Fill out a request here. You may fill out a new form each month. Once the bag is ready, the Library will contact you to schedule a Curbside Pickup. Book Match Junior, Grades 3 - 8Book Match is back! Let us match you with your next great read! Click here! Surprise Us Book Bundle, All Ages Let us put together an array of picture books and a few surprises just for you! Email the Youth Services Department, ysdept@phpl.info to schedule a drive-up service appointment for one of these memory-creating bundles today! Express Bag, Birth - Grade 2 Too busy to pick books for your little one? Let a Librarian do it for you! Email the Youth Services Department, ysdept@phpl.info letting us know age/grade, topic/s, interest and we will do the rest. Once the bag is ready, the Library will contact you to schedule a drive-up service appointment.
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Storytime Shorts Tuesdays and Thursdays in May Check in to watch a themed storytime with Mrs. Julie. Register each week to pick up a weekly themed craft packet starting April 22 via our drive-up service window.
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Young Artists Family Workshop Friday, May 14, 10:00 am (debut) All ages “Embossed Aluminum Design” We will work on a design of an Aztec Sun! Participants will design an image that incorporates decorative cultural elements and learn embossing techniques. Register and schedule a drive-up service appointment for your supply packet starting May 7. Demo video premieres Friday, May 14 at 10 am on the Library’s YouTube channel.
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LEGO & DUPLO Builders Club Wednesday, May 5 All ages This month’s challenge is to build a colorful dragonfly. View our guest builder’s dragonflies on the Library’s May 5 Facebook post. Comment to be entered into a random drawing for a LEGO set.
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Full STEAM Ahead! Monday, May 17 - Friday, May 21 Science Monday: What do you get using a coffee filter and markers? You’ll find out! Technology Tuesday: Let’s explore Tumblebooks together. This month’s story will be “ Ish” by Peter Reynolds. Engineering Wednesday: What can you make using paper and string? Let’s find out! Art Thursday: Create your masterpiece with paper and chalk then watch it fly. Math Friday: What math game can you play with paper flowers and a dice? Find out! Share pictures of your STEAM projects on the Library’s Facebook page May 17 - 21.
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Brainfuse HelpNow! Brainfuse provides one-on-one tutoring for students grades K-12, offering HelpNow! in math, science, social studies and English/Language Arts. Certified tutors are available daily from 3:00 - 10:00 pm. Click on Homework Help under the Youth Services tab.
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TumbleBooks Enjoy eBooks for eKids! TumbleBooks provides online story books, puzzles and games, language learning, and much more. Visit TumbleBooks for great reading adventures. Click on the TumbleBooks guy whenever you see him!
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Book Bag, Birth – Grade 12 Teachers and Homeschooling Parents request a Book Bag of materials on the subjects you are studying. Email the Youth Services Department, ysdept@phpl.info one week in advance of needing the materials, let us know age/grade, topic/s and we will put together a bag of books. Once the bag is ready, the Library will contact you to schedule a Curbside Pickup.
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Prospect Heights Public Library District
12 N. Elm St. Prospect Heights, Illinois 60070 847-259-3500
www.phpl.info
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