Programs for Kids (page 1 of 2)
Youth Services
Winter Programs 2019-2020
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!
SPRING PROGRAMS COMING SOON…
Visit this page the last week of February to see what’s fresh and new for Spring!
REMIND
Sign up with REMIND! Enter class code nrplinfant for ages 2 and under OR nrplchild for ages 3 to 5th grade.
Drop-In Open Play
Tuesday, November 26 at 10:30 am
Thursday, January 2 at 10:30 am
Drop-In, no registration required – Toys for tots to play with friends.
Messy Mornings – NEW TIME
Tuesdays at 11:30 am
December 3, 10, 17; January 7, 14, 21, 28; February 4, 11, 18, 25
Ages 2 through 5 with an adult. Active stories and messy fun!
Every Child a Reader/Cada Niño un Lector
Select Wednesdays at 4:00 pm
December 18; January 8, 22; February 5, 19
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
December 5, 12, 19; January 9, 16, 23, 30; February 6, 13, 20, 27
Toddlers through age 5 with an adult. Songs, stories and playtime.
Select Saturdays at 10:30 am
December 7; January 4; February 8
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!
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
Learn how to play instruments!
Tuesdays from 6:00 – 7:30 pm: November 26; January 7, 14
Saturday from 4:00 – 5:30 pm: January 11
Photoshop yourself in wacky places!
Tuesdays from 6:00 – 7:30 pm: January 21, 28
Saturday from 4:00 – 5:30 pm: January 25
Make your own stickers!
Tuesdays from 6:00 – 7:30 pm: February 4, 11
Saturdays from 4:00 – 5:30 pm: February 1, 8
Spend time racing or battling robots!
Tuesdays from 6:00 – 7:30 pm: February 18, 25
Saturdays from 4:00 – 5:30 pm: February 22
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!