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HOURS OF OPERATION: Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday:
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday and Thursday:
12:00 PM to 8:00 PM - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - CURBSIDE PICKUP SERVICES:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday:
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Tuesday and Thursday:
1:00 PM to 7:00 PM * COMPUTER, PRINTING, AND FAXING SERVICES END 10 MINUTES BEFORE CLOSING. * |
FRIDAY, APRIL 7TH Good Friday |
MONDAY, MAY 29TH Memorial Day |
Registering for Programs:
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR MOST PROGRAMS! - Visit our website at schillerparklibrary.org or call 847-678-0433 to register.
- Email registration is not permitted.
- Programs may be cancelled due to minimal registration.
- The cut-off date for registration is 2 days prior to each program.
- Activities are free, but seating and supplies are first come, first served!
- Due to instructional reasons, select programs will be closed 5 minutes after beginning.
- Participants arriving late will not be admitted!
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ANNUAL BOOKMARK CONTEST SATURDAY, APRIL 1ST - SUNDAY, APRIL 30TH In honor of National Library Week, the library will host a bookmark contest all month for participants of ALL AGES who attend Schiller Park Schools or reside in Schiller Park. Participants may pick up an entry form in Children’s World or download a copy at schillerparklibrary.org. |
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* GUESSING JAR CONTEST MONDAY, APRIL 24TH - SATURDAY, APRIL 29TH OPEN TO ALL AGES. 1 GUESS PER PARTICIPANT ONLY. Take a guess! Rules and entry slips will be located at the front desk. A winner will be notified on May 1st, 2023 and will receive a $10 gift card! |
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* CHILDREN'S READING & LIBRARY-INSPIRED STORIES & CRAFT TUESDAY, APRIL 25TH @ 4:00 PM OPEN TO AGES 2 - 12. LIMITED SEATING. REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Families are welcome to join Children's World for Reading & Library-Inspired Stories followed by a craft! |
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* CELEBRATION TREATS WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26TH We'll have complimentary treats available when you stop by as a thank you for supporting our library! (WHILE SUPPLIES LAST.) |
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* TEEN & ADULT: UPCYCLED BOOK CRAFT THURSDAY, APRIL 27TH @ 4:00 PM OPEN TO AGES 13+. 1 PER PARTICIPANT. REGISTRATION REQUIRED. WHILE SUPPLIES LAST. Create an upcycled book craft! |
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GETTING EXCITED ABOUT SCIENCE! SATURDAY, APRIL 15TH @ 11:00 AM FOR ALL AGES! Get the whole family excited about science with this entertaining, interactive show! Steve Belliveau will combine science and fun with his amazing demonstrations! |
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TEACUP FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS THURSDAY, MAY 11TH FROM 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM OPEN TO AGES 18+. LIMITED TO 20 PARTICIPANTS. REGISTRATION REQUIRED. $15.00 PAYMENT DUE AT TIME OF REGISTRATION. Join us for a Mother's Day teacup floral design program! Peggy Garvin brings fresh flowers and teacups to inspire your floral arrangement for someone special or yourself. Please bring your own pruners! Refreshments will be provided. |
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MOVIE AFTERNOON SATURDAY, APRIL 8TH
SATURDAY, MAY 20TH @ 1:00 PM
NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
Join the library and enjoy a newer released movie.
B.Y.O.S. – Bring Your Own Snacks!
*TIMES POSTED AND MOVIE RATINGS MAY VARY.*
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FAMILY BINGO
THURSDAY, APRIL 13TH THURSDAY, MAY 18TH @ 4:00 PM LIMITED TO 20 PARTICIPANTS. REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Join the library to play a fun game of bingo! Win a game and pick a prize! |
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LOTERÍA AT THE LIBRARY TUESDAY, MAY 16TH @ 4:00 PM
LIMITED TO 20 PARTICIPANTS.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
Join us for a family-friendly game of Lotería (similar to bingo) and win prizes!
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TECHNOLOGY HELP OPEN TO AGES 18+. REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Sign up for a 30-minute, one-on-one tech help appointment. The library can assist with the basics of computer skills, the Internet, email, social media, and its available digital resources. * Please bring your device, cords, and passwords to your scheduled appointment. * For more information and to reserve an appointment, please visit our website and fill out a form. |
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TEENS PAGE AND NEWSLETTER Check out our Teens Page and subscribe to our Teens Newsletter for recommendations on bestselling YA books, anime/manga, and even video games! Visit the page at schillerparklibrary.org/kids/teens for more information! |
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TEEN CRAFT CLUB
THURSDAY, APRIL 6TH @ 4:00 PM OPEN TO AGES 11 - 17. LIMITED SEATING. REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Create a cool winter tie-dye bag, chill and enjoy snacks! Supplies will be provided. |
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TEEN WII BOWLING
THURSDAY, MAY 25TH @ 4:00 PM
OPEN TO AGES 12 – 17.
LIMITED SEATING.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
Strike up some fun at the library with games, music and snacks!
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MONDAY MOVIE MATINEE MONDAY, APRIL 10TH MONDAY, MAY 15TH @ 11:00 AM OPEN TO AGES 18+. Join us for a feature film screening! Feel free to bring your own snacks to enjoy during the film. * TIMES POSTED AND MOVIE RATINGS MAY VARY. * |
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WII BOWLING FOR SENIORS
THURSDAY, APRIL 13TH THURSDAY, MAY 11TH
@ 1:00 PM AGES 62+.
LIMITED SEATING.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
Join in the excitement of Wii Bowling,
a virtual bowling game – without the retro shoes or heavy ball! * This program is presented in partnership with the Schiller Park Recreation Department and the Schiller Park Public Library. * |
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COMPUTER BASICS SATURDAY, APRIL 22ND @ 10:00 AM OPEN TO AGES 18+. LIMITED SEATING. REGISTRATION REQUIRED. This course assists on navigating the Windows 10 operating system, organizing files, and managing applications using the task manager. |
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YARN CRAFTING MONDAY, APRIL 24TH MONDAY, MAY 29TH
@ 11:00 AM
OPEN TO AGES 18+.
Bring your knitting and crochet projects and join others! Work on your current project and share tips, ideas, and patterns. All levels of experience are welcome. Light refreshments provided. |
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LEARN ABOUT FRAUD WITH BINGO THURSDAY, MAY 4TH FROM 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM OPEN TO AGES 62+. Learn the most common Medicare scams and play bingo afterwards! Call (847) 678-0433 for more info. |
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SOCIAL MEDIA BASICS THURSDAY, MAY 13TH @ 10:00 AM OPEN TO AGES 18+. LIMITED SEATING. REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Learn the basics of Facebook! Learn how to set up an account, add friends, and post! |
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SCHILLER PARK YOUNG AUTHORS PROJECT
Children are invited to write and illustrate a picture book to add to the library collection! Visit our website at schillerparklibrary.org for detailed submission information. See your book come to life!
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SPRING GRAB & GO KITS OPEN TO AGES 2 - 12.1 PER PARTICIPANT. WHILE SUPPLIES LAST. Grow creativity and imagination with a weekly craft series! Each kit includes a ready-to-assemble craft! Hop into Children's World to grab a kit and have some spring fun! |
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TOT STAY & PLAY MONDAY, APRIL 3RD MONDAY, MAY 8TH @ 10:30 AM OPEN TO AGES 1 - 4.
Babies, toddlers, and caregivers can enjoy fun songs,
short stories, and free play after each session! |
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LEGO CLUB TUESDAY, APRIL 4TH TUESDAY, MAY 23RD
@ 4:00 PM OPEN TO AGES 3 - 12.
LIMITED TO 20 PARTICIPANTS.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
Bring your imagination and join the library for
a fun building challenge! LEGOs provided. |
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SPANISH STORYTIME TUESDAY, APRIL 11TH @ 4:00 PM
OPEN TO AGES 2 - 12.
LIMITED SEATING.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
Join us for bilingual storytime with stories
in English and Spanish! |
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TANGRAM TALES MONDAY, APRIL 17TH MONDAY, MAY 22ND @ 10:30 AM OPEN TO AGES 2 - 12.
WHILE SUPPLIES LAST. Enjoy a short story while connecting shapes to build a fun tangram puzzle! |
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POLISH STORYTIME
TUESDAY, APRIL 18TH TUESDAY, MAY 23RD
@ 4:00 PM OPEN TO AGES 2 - 12.
LIMITED SEATING.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
Enjoy a variety of stories in Polish!
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LITTLE CRAFTERS TIME
THURSDAY, APRIL 20TH @ 4:00 PM
OPEN TO AGES 2 - 12.
LIMITED SEATING.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
Come get creative with a seasonal craft!
Stay and craft or take and go. |
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TODDLER OPEN PLAY
MONDAY, APRIL 24TH FROM 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
OPEN TO AGES 1 - 5.
Visit the library for a play date! Children and caregivers can stop by for playtime, read books, socialize and make friends! Toys and refreshments provided. |
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MAY STORYWALK
TUESDAY, MAY 2ND @ 4:00 PM Join us for a walk around the library for the launch of our May Storywalk®. Enjoy the outdoors with a self-guided StoryWalk® book posted along the building!
* The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Vermont Bicycle & Pedestrian Coalition and the Kellogg Hubbard Library. *
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CHILDREN'S WORLD STORYTIME TUESDAY, MAY 30TH @ 4:00 PM
OPEN TO AGES AGE 2 - 12.
LIMITED SEATING.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
Families are welcome to join the library for
a set of themed stories followed by a craft! |
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PHOTO DISCLAIMER: * THE LIBRARY MAY TAKE PHOTOS OF LIBRARY PATRONS FOR USE IN LIBRARY PUBLICITY (WEBSITE, SOCIAL MEDIA, NEWSLETTERS, ETC.). PARTICIPANTS ARE NOT IDENTIFIED WITHOUT THEIR PERMISSION. PLEASE NOTIFY STAFF IF YOU DO NOT WISH TO BE PHOTOGRAPHED OR DO NOT WANT YOUR CHILD PHOTOGRAPHED. * |
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ENGLISH: View the Schiller Park Public Library website and events in English, Polish, and Spanish. Look for the Google logo in the upper right hand corner of our website: schillerparklibrary.org. |
POLISH: Zobacz stronę internetową Biblioteki Publicznej Schiller Park i wydarzenia w językyu polskim Poszukaj logo Google w prawym górnym rogu naszej strony: schillerparklibrary.org. |
SPANISH: Vea el sitio web de la Biblioteca Pública de Schiller Park y eventos en español. Busque el logotipo de Google en la esquina superior derecha de nuestro sitio web: schillerparklibrary.org. |
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