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Youth Services Programs February 2018
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Smitten With Reading! Monday, December 11 - Wednesday, February 28 Birth-Grade 8 Shake off the winter weather woes! Join the Library’s Winter Reading Program and fall in love with reading. Complete squares on your Winter Reading Bingo Card for chances to win great prizes donated by the Chicago Wolves. Added bonus, receive a raffle ticket to win a Kohl Children’s Museum Family pass each time you refer an adult to register for Winter Reading. Visit the Youth Services Department to register and pickup referral tickets.
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Pre-School Storytime Tuesdays, February 13, 20 & 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, February 13, 20 & 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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Little Tykes Playgroup Fridays, February 2 & 16, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Birth-Age 5 with Adult Explore hands-on activities with your little one and mingle with other parents during this special playgroup. Siblings are welcome and coffee will be served. No Registration.
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POP! Parents of Preschoolers: Beat ExplorersTuesday, February 6, 11:00 am - NoonBirth-Age 5 with AdultCome discover the joy of music while developing sensory awareness and gross motor skills through activities such as singing, playing rhythm instruments, and dramatizing songs. Presented by ChiME, Chicago Center for Music Education. Register
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Sleepy Storytime Thursday, February 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, February 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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BINGOOOO!Thursday, February 22, 6:30-7:30 pm All AgesAre you ready for BINGOOOO? Join us for prizes and family fun! Register
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Simply Science Level 1: Friday, February 2, 4:00 - 4:45 pm, Grades 1-3 Level 2: Friday, February 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. Register
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LEGO WeDo Science Investigation Lab Thursday, February 1, 4:00 - 5:30 pm, Grades 1-3 Thursday, February 8, 4:00 - 5:30 pm, Grades 4-6 Thursday, February 22, 4:00 - 5:30 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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Study Buddy Homework Center Tuesdays, February 6, 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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DIY Drama Thursday, February 15, 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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Comics Club Monday, February 5, 4:00 - 5:00 pmGrades 3-8You love to read comics and graphic novels! You want to tell other people about your favorites, and you want to learn about new ones. So join the Comics Club and let's talk! We'll have snacks while we chat about Chi's Sweet Home by Konami Kanata. All are welcome even if you haven't read the book. Register
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Library LEGO Club Wednesday, February 7, 4:00 - 5:00 pm Grades K-8 LEGO Club kids are you ready for this month's "Shape" challenge? Pick a shape any shape and try building it using LEGO bricks. Creations will be displayed in Youth Services until the next event. Register
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Youth Chess Club Wednesday, February 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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123 Math Club Wednesday, Fenruary 21, 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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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, February 8, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Birth-Grade K with Adult Drop-in for a Do-It-Together art project that promises to be heartwarming! No registration.
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Young Artists Workshop Friday, February 9, 4:00 - 5:30 pm Grades 3-8 “Mixed Media Wild Hearts” Join us as we discover the joys of the Wild Heart! First we’ll design a unique paper mosaic heart, then paint primitive backgrounds to bring our creation to the wild side. Let's have an unruly time (on paper)! Register
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Crafty Kids Monday, February 19, 11:00 am - 8:00 pm Grades K-8 Throw in a dash of imagination when you drop in to create your own DIY craft project to catch the light. No registration.
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CrafternoonWednesday, February 28, 4:00-5:00 pm Grades 4-8 Create a zippered pencil case using recycled materials. Register
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Wolves Player VisitTuesday, February 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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Show Your Smile! February 1-28, Birth- Grade 8 Children’s National Dental Health Month is celebrated each February to raise awareness about the importance of oral health. Show Your Smile to a youth services staff member any time during the month of February to receive a smiley face surprise. Your smile makes us smile!
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"Guess What Book" Stop into the Youth Services department during the month of February to “Guess What Book” all that shredded paper used to be in the jar and you could win a prize. Note: Only damaged books were used in the making of this contest.
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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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