Brookfield Zoo: Giraffes
Why are giraffes head and shoulders above the rest? Activities will help you see how you measure up! For ages 5-7. Register beginning June 22.
Children’s Programs
Animal Crackers Book Club
Each session we’ll give you a copy of the book to read and keep. Join us for discussion, activity, and animal cracker snacks. For readers ages 7-10. Register beginning June 22. Thursday, June 25 • 4 – 5 p.m. The World According to Humphrey Thursday, July 23 • 4 – 5 p.m. Mr. Popper’s Penguins
Lemonade for the Library
Sign up at the Children’s Desk to hold a lemonade stand fundraiser in your neighborhood during the month of July. Donate proceeds to the Huntley Area Public Library to purchase more new library materials! Bring in your proceeds by the end of the month and get your photo taken for display. If you’d like to get involved without hosting a stand, you can join the ranks of lemonheads for a $20 donation. Keep your eyes … Read more
Storytimes at the Library
Registration required. Click here to register for these story times and find more programs. Adaptive Storytime An interactive Storytime for children with neurodiversity or who have difficulty engaging traditionally. Welcoming all learning styles and abilities with caregivers. Babypalooza Stories, songs, and playtime with Miss Nora!Please register children only. Family Storytime Family Storytime is full of books, songs, and fun activities designed to be enjoyed by young children and their caregiver.Register children only … Read more
BabyPalooza – Baby Story Time
Stories and songs with Miss Nora! The last 10 minutes of BabyPalooza are reserved for social playtime. For ages birth-23 months. Registration required. Any person needing an accommodation for a disability in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act in order to access library meetings, services, programs, or activities can contact a member of the library staff by telephone at 847-669-5386 or in writing five working days prior to the event.
Page Turners – Read With A Volunteer
Children are encouraged to practice reading with a volunteer at one of three 20 min. sessions (4:30, 4:50 & 5:10 p.m.) After four sessions, the child may choose a free book and small prize from the Friends Foundation. Any person needing an accommodation for a disability in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act in order to access library meetings, services, programs, or activities can contact a member of the library staff by telephone at … Read more
Kids Chess
Chess players of any skill level meet in the Program Room to play & strategize. Beginners welcome. For ages 8 and up. Registration required.
Read To A Dog
Sessions begin at 9:30 a.m. Children will have a chance to improve their reading and communication skills by reading to a dog. Bring your own book, or borrow one from the library. Registration required. Dial 847.669.5386 ext. 26 to register. Any person needing an accommodation for a disability in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act in order to access library meetings, services, programs, or activities can contact a member of the library staff by … Read more
Parent-Tot
Enjoy these Friday morning Story Times with Miss Nora at Chesak Elementary School’s Parent-Tot Center. Please note: a registration fee is required. Contact Carla Elam at CElam@district158.org for details.