|
|
|
|
Youth Services
WINTER HAPPENINGS at the
Welcome to our Winter season of Youth Programs for children, young adults and families. Register in person.
STORY-TIMES: Lapsit Story-time is for children ages 12 to 36 months and their caregiver. Both children and adults will participate in songs, finger play, simple stories, rhythm sticks/shakers and group play. Registration appreciated. Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.: Dec 1, 8; Jan 5, 12, 19*, 26; Feb 2, 9, 16, 23. Jan 19: TWO Mini-Musicians Classes with Clara D’Onofrio o 10:30 a.m.: for 19 through 36 months o 11:15 a.m.: for 6 through 18 months
Preschool Story-time embarks on a Mystery Alphabet Adventure! Children will explore letters of the alphabet through stories, puppet play, games and 10-minute crafts. Open to children who are age 3 by December 1, 2011 and up through age 5. For children who are comfortable in a peer-group setting. Registration appreciated. Tuesdays at 11:45 a.m.: Dec 6*; Jan 10, 17*, 24, 31; Feb 7, 14*, 21, 28Dec 6: Winter Holiday Story-time and Craft Jan 17: Mini-Musicians Class with Ms. Clara
Feb 14: Valentine’s Day Story-time and Craft
After-school Book + Film + Snack Club for children in 1st grade and up. We’ll read a short book together, discuss what we’ve read, and watch the film version as we snack. If time permits, we may also perform / write / draw our own interpretations! Limited to 10; please register at the YS Help Desk. Mondays at 3:30 p.m. : Dec 5; Jan 9, 23; Feb 13, 27
SPECIAL PROGRAMMINGDECEMBER Saturday, Dec. 3 at 10:30 a.m.: BBC Hollydays Gingerbread House Craft. *** REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS MONDAY, NOV. 28 at 8:00 p.m.!! *** Cash or check deposit (per house) is required at registration.Residents pay $15, and the library pays $20 Non-residents pay $35, full price BBC’s restrictions apply: children under 6 may not attend; one adult (18 or older) must partner with each child age 6 to 11; children 12 and older may work independently on a house. Limit of two people per house. PLEASE NOTE: After the registration deadline, both non-residents AND residents must pay full price! Depending on space and materials, registration after the deadline may not be possible. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Thursday, December 8 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.: A Dickens Kind of Christmas followed by a visit from Santa Claus. Make your holiday even more special with music, magic, puppets and even a hand-cranked street organ! After the show, visit with Santa (please bring your camera!) All ages welcome; sign up at the YS Help Desk. Tuesday, December 6 at 11:45 a.m.: Winter Holiday Story-time and Craft for preschool and kindergarten. Sign up at the YS Help Desk. Monday, Dec. 19 through Friday, Dec. 30: Winter Break Week Perpetual Puzzling for puzzlers in 1st grade and older, or younger with the assistance of a parent or caregiver. Big, complicated puzzles will be available for everyone to work on collaboratively throughout break. See the YS Help Desk for more information.
JANUARY
Read Around the World! Join our six week Winter Reading Program, starting January 9 and ending February 18. Participation is limited to 20 North Riverside residents in 1st through 8th grades. Read books from or about other countries, and write a short summary to earn a stamp in your Reading Passport. When your Reading Passport has eight or more stamps, you’ve won your choice of a new International Beanie Baby, and an invitation to our World of Pizza party in late February. Sign up at the YS Help Desk starting December 17.
Mini-Musicians! Tuesday, January 17 at 11:45 a.m.: Preschool Mini-Musicians with Ms. Clara. For ages 3 to 5. Thursday, January 19 at 10:30 a.m.: Baby and Toddler Mini-Musicians with Ms. Clara. Two classes - please attend based on age of your child: 10:30 a.m.: for 19 through 36 months Children will discover the magic of music with Ms. Clara! Clara D’Onofrio is an early childhood music specialist certified in the Orff method. Her classes are designed to help children learn music through natural play and exploration. Children will sing, move and play instruments as they discover the beat in their hearts, the rhythm in their words, and the melody in their voices! Space is limited; reserve your spot by signing up at the YS Help Desk.
Saturday, January 21 at 2:00 p.m.: The Trial of Goldilocks presented by The Children’s Theatre of Western Springs trouping company. Enjoy this family-pleasing and familiar fairy tale, performed by talented young people. See the YS Help Desk to reserve your spot. Especially for families; all ages are welcome.
FEBRUARY Tuesday, February 14 at 11:45 a.m.: Valentine’s Day Story-time and Craft for preschoolers (ages 3 to 5.) Stories and songs about Valentine’s Day, and a cute craft to give that special someone. Please register at the YS Help Desk.
Wednesday, February 15 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.: Extreme Mixed Martial Arts and Fitness presents an Anti-Bullying Seminar and Martial Arts Demonstration. Team-building exercises, martial arts and board breaking instruction and demonstrations, and much more in this hour-long seminar. For kindergarten through high school; parents also welcome. Please reserve your spot at the YS Help Desk.
YOUTH SERVICES NEWS
Teen/Tween Service Hour Opportunities
Looking for community service hours? We can help! We have a variety of projects for a variety of interests and skills, for residents ages 12 through 19. Help the library while improving your college or job applications! See the YS Help Desk for details.
Picture It @ Your Library - Teen Read Week Winners
Grief workbook available
Do you have a young child who is experiencing the loss of a loved one? The library has received a donation of one copy of Janis Silverman’s Help Me Say Goodbye, a well-reviewed workbook designed for a child to write and draw in as he/she remembers the loved one and explores the varying emotions of grief. Please contact the YS Help Desk if interested.
XBOX 360 Games
We’ve started adding XBOX 360 games to our selection of PC/MAC and Wii games. Games are in their previous locations, but in both the main floor YA and lower level children’s departments, games for PC/MAC, Wii and XBOX have been grouped.
To find games for a Wii or XBOX system using our online SWAN catalog, enter Wii or XBOX in the text box of a Keyword search. Staff will happily help you find items – just ask!
Display CaseThank you to those who have shared their collections with us this summer:
September: David & Alanna Waas – Club Penguin
October: Jordan & Sam Sacramento – Sea Shells
November: Anthony Caruso – Nutcrackers
Do you have a collection you’d like to display? See YS staff to reserve a month!
Children under 12 in the library ...should always be accompanied by a parent or caregiver, for their own safety. Internet computers on the lower level may be used by adults with children. Please sign up at the YS Help Desk to use one.
Reserving the Story-time Room or a Group Study Room Hold your next troop, club or group meetings in the Story-time Room! Use of this room requires advance registration, contact information, and a damage deposit. Group study rooms (max capacity: 5 to 6 people) can be reserved in person or by phone, and do not require a deposit.
| ||||||||||||||||||
|
| ||||||||||||||||||||
Last modified: 11/28/2011
