Programs for Kids (page 1 of 2)
Youth Services
Fall Programming 2019
Registration begins September 3 …
IN PERSON at the YS Help Desk
or CALL us at 708-447-0869
or ONLINE (by clicking on a program title below or here)
Hey Teens and Tweens! Programs are on the Teen Page – Check it out here!
REMIND
Sign up with REMIND! Enter class code nrplinfant for ages 2 and under OR nrplchild for ages 3 to 5th grade.
ALL are Welcome!
Drop-In Open Play
Tuesdays at 10:30 am September 3; November 26
Thursdays at 10:30 am September 5; December 26
Stop by for free play with toys! For tots and kids; no registration needed.
Messy Mornings – NEW TIME
Tuesdays at 11:30 am
September 10, 17, 24; October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; November 5, 12, 19; December 3, 10, 17
Ages 2 through 5 with an adult. Active stories and messy fun!
Bilingual Storytime/Cuentos Bilingues
Wednesdays at 10:30 am
September 4, 18; October 2, 16, 30; November 13; December 11
Ages 2 through 5 with an adult. Stories and songs in both Spanish and English; exploring sensory and fine motor skills.
Every Child a Reader/Cada Niño un Lector
Select Wednesdays at 4:00 pm
September 11, 25; October 9, 23; November 6, 20; December 18
Ages 6 and up; kindergarten may attend with an adult. Come and learn to read Spanish. It’s easy when you know the syllables.
Thursdays at 10:30 am
September 12. 19. 26; October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; November 7, 14, 21; December 5, 12, 19
Toddlers through age 5 with an adult. Songs,
stories, playtime.
Select Saturdays at 10:30 am
September 14; October 5; November 2; December 7
Snack along to fun stories, and make a craft to take home. Ages 2 through 5 with adult.
Project Next Generation classes are here!
Project Next Generation (PNG) is a program for Teens/Tweens in grades 5 through 12 who want hands-on experience with some amazing new technology. PNG strives to introduce new technologies and information in a tremendously fun and relaxed environment. Funding for the project was awarded by the Illinois State Library, a Department of the Office of the Secretary of State, Jesse White, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).
All programs will be held in the old Computer Room on the Main Floor. Here are the classes to choose from:
Register for Project Next Generation programs here! NOTE: New Times!
Create your own stickers and cards!
Tuesdays from 6:00 – 7:30 pm October 1, 8
Saturday from 4:00 – 5:30 pm October 12
Learn the basics of photo manipulation!
Tuesdays from 6:00 – 7:30 pm October 15, 22
Saturdays from 4:00 – 5:30 pm October 19, 26
Produce your own movie!
Tuesdays from 6:00 – 7:30 pm November 5, 12
Saturdays from 4:00 – 5:30 pm November 2, 9
Learn how to play instruments!
Tuesday from 6:00 – 7:30 pm November 26
Saturday from 4:00 – 5:30 pm November 16
Bring an item to transfer your pictures onto!
Tuesdays from 6:00 – 7:30 pm December 3, 10
Saturdays from 4:00 – 5:30 pm December 7, 14
Use VR headsets to go places!
Tuesday from 6:00 – 7:30 pm December 17
Saturdays from 4:00 – 5:30 pm December 21, 28
1000 Books Before Kindergarten
For newborn through age 5. A year-round, ongoing reading program based on research that has shown that the more books children from birth to age 5 have had read to them, the more prepared they will be to learn to read. Upon registration, you’ll receive a simple reading log, a list of recommended books and more. Limited to North Riverside residents. Visit the YS Help Desk to register your child today!