Programs for Kids (page 1 of 2)
Youth Services
Spring Programs 2019
Registration begins December 1… sign up 3 ways:
1)IN PERSON at the YS Help Desk, 2) ONLINE at www.northriversidelibrary.org, 3) CALL us at 708-447-0869!
Register ONLINE (by clicking on a program title below)
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.
Messy Mornings for Munchkins Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.
Feb 26; March 5, 12, 19; April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; May 7
Open Play: March 26; May 14, 21, 28
Ages 2 through 5 with an adult. Active stories and messy fun!
Pajama Storytime Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m.
Feb 26; March 5; April 2; May 7
For kids of all ages with an adult. Meets at the main floor fireplace.
Bilingual Storytime Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.
Feb 27; March 6, 13, 20; April 3, 10, 17, 24; May 1, 8, 15, 22
Open Play: March 27; May 29
Ages 2 to 5 with an adult. Stories and songs in Spanish and English.
Lapsit Storytime Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.
Feb 28; March 7, 14, 21; April 4, 11, 18, 25; May 2, 9
Open Play: March 28; May 16, 23, 30
Toddlers through age 5 with an adult. Songs, stories, playtime.
Tales & Treats Saturdays at 10:30 a.m.
March 16; April 13; May 11
For ages 2 through 5 with an adult. Snack along to fun stories, and make a craft to take home!
Winter Reading Club
November 19, 2018 through February 2, 2019
With 47 participants in our Winter Reading Club, 28 finished the program! Great job by all!
Congratulations to Grand Prize Raffle Winners: Noah C., Maya G., and Brooklyn T. They each won a gift card to Target!
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:
Ozobot Mania!
Teach an old Ozobot some new tricks!
Saturdays from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. – March 2, 9, 16
Tuesdays from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. – March 5, 12
Drawing Robots!
Teach your robot to draw!
Saturdays from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. – March 23, 30
Tuesdays from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. – March 19, 26
Silhouette Yourself!
Create LED greeting cards!
Saturdays from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. – April 6, 13
Tuesdays from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. – April 2, 9, 16
3-D Madness
Use 3-D Pens to create structures!
Saturdays from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. – April 20, 27
Tuesdays from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. – April 23
Get into Focus!
Learn the basics of digital cameras!
Saturdays from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. – May 4, 11
Tuesdays from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. – May 7, 14
Fun with Photoshop
Learn the basics of Photo manipulation!
Saturdays from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. – May 18, 25
Tuesdays from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. – May 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!