Welcome to another season of story-times and programming for children, young adults and families. Register in person or by phone (708) 447-0869 beginning September 1, 2010.
Programs begin on Thursday, September 9.
STORY-TIMES
Lapsit Story-time is for children ages 12 to 36 months with a parent or caregiver. Both children and adults sing songs, do finger play, use rhythm sticks and shakers and enjoy simple stories.
Preschool Story-time launches an Alphabet Adventure! Children will explore the letters of the alphabet through stories, puppet play, games and quick crafts. Open to children who are age 3 by Sept. 1, 2010, through age 5. For children who are comfortable in a peer-group setting. Limited to 15; please register.
September is Library Card Sign-up Month. If you’re new to
North Riverside, or have a child who can legibly print his/her first and last name, this is the month to get a library card! This month only, any child or young adult getting a North Riverside Library card for the first time will be entered in a drawing for a $5 Borders’ gift card.
Saturday, Sept. 18 at 2:00 p.m. BINGO! For preschool and older. Have fun and win some neat stuff! Space is limited; registration required.
Wednesday, Sept. 29 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.: Read To A Dog returns! Read to a friendly pooch by signing up for 15-minute time slots at the YS Help Desk. For independent readers through high school age.
OCTOBER
Teen Read Week October 17 – 23: Books With Beat @ Your Library. Each day residents ages 12 – 21 check out a book, they can submit an entry for our end-of-week drawing to win paperbacks. Winners will be notified by Oct. 29.
Saturday, Oct. 2 at 2:00 p.m.: [Hidden] Harry Potter for 3rd grade and up – adults also welcome. HP fans will love this fascinating film presentation full of insider info and trivia.
Space is limited (lower level meeting room) so reserve your spot by stopping at the YS Help Desk.
Thursday, Oct. 14 at 6:30 p.m.: Scare up a Good Book magic, storytelling and puppet show. For all ages, but please register to reserve your spot at the YS Help Desk.
Friday, Oct. 15 at 3:30 p.m.: MOVIE:How to Train Your Dragon (2010, PG) For kids in 2nd grade and older. Running time: 1 hour 30 minutes.
NOVEMBER
Thursday, Nov. 4 at 3:30 p.m.: Fall Crafts for kids in preschool through 5th grade.
Lots to make; please register.
Friday, Nov. 12 at 6:30 p.m.: Michael Kett’s HAUNTED PARLOUR for young adults in 6th grade and older. A time travel, theatrical experience like no other! Audience will assist a Victorian ghost hunter as he attempts to make contact with a famous
Naperville ghost.
Reserve your spooky spot at the YS Help Desk – audience limit of 24, per Mr. Kett.
Nov. 12 through Nov. 18: Harry Potter Movie
Marathon!Chess Open Play Session. Watch all the HP movies all over again to get ready for the 11/19 theater release of his latest, HP #7 – Part One.
Fri. 11/12 at 3:15 p.m.: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (2 hr 32 min) PG
Sat. 11/13 at 1:30 p.m.: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2 hr 41 min) PG
Mon. 11/15 at 3:30 p.m.: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2 hr 21 min) PG
Tues. 11/16 at 3:30 p.m.: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2 hr 37 min) PG-13
Wed 11/17 at 3:30 p.m.: Harry Potter and the Order of the
Phoenix (2 hr 18 min) PG-13
Thu. 11/18 at 3:30 p.m.: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2 hr 33 min) PG
3rd Grade and older welcome! Space is limited; please register.
Thursday, Nov. 18 at 6:30 p.m.:Read to Succeed with the MAGIC Storyteller!
For kids and families of all ages. Please register at the YS Help Desk; space is limited. Be ready to laugh and be amazed as magician Chris McBrien entertains with books!
DECEMBER
Saturday, December 4 from 10:30 to 1:30 p.m.: BBC Hollydays Gingerbread Houses.
***REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS MONDAY, NOVEMBER 29 at 8:00 p.m.***
Cash or check deposit (per house) is required at registration.
Residents: $15 (the library covers the remaining $20);
Non-residents: $35 (full price – increased from last year).
The following restrictions from BBC apply: children under 6 may not attend; an adult (age 18 or older) must partner with children ages 6 to 11; children age 12 and older may work independently on a house. Only two people, maximum, can work on a house.
PLEASE NOTE: Anyone (resident or non-resident) registering AFTER the deadline: $35 per house (full price). Please note:Registration after the deadline may not be possible, depending on space and materials.
Tuesday, Dec. 7 from 11:45 to 12:45 a.m.: Deck the Halls Storytime and Craft for preschool and kindergarten. Parents may stay to join in the fun!
Thursday, Dec. 9 at 6:30 p.m.: Robin’s Dog Stars followed by SANTA CLAUS!
Talented dogs doing tricks you won’t believe, followed by a visit from none other than Santa Claus! Please register at the YS Help Desk.
Friday, Dec. 17 at 3:30 p.m.: MOVIE: Disney’s A Christmas Carol (PG; 1 hr 35 min) For kids in 1st grade and up. Stop by the YS Help Desk to reserve your spot!
Summer readers did a great job! Parents, be proud! Kids and teens read more than 4,546 total hours. Of the 224 children registered, 144 turned in Time Log hours. Of those, 89 met the tough challenge of reaching a completion goal based on their grade level.
The Theatre of Western Springs -- 4384 Hampton Ave., Western Springs
Wendy’s Restaurant – 7200 W. 25th, NR
White Castle Restaurants
Display Case
Thank you to those who have shared their collections with us this summer:
June: Glen Quinn – Baseball Cards
July: Joshua Ricchio – Star Wars Figurines
August: Max Hoadley – Teddies & Beanies
Do you have a collection you’d like to display? See YS staff to reserve a month!
Items that Youth Services would LOVE to receive as donations
Yarn (especially bright colors); empty toilet paper/paper towel rolls; plastic yogurt cups (washed, please!); CDs (for crafts); soup cans (washed, please!); small paper cups; stickers of any kind; gently used or new books (preschool through high school / young adult.)
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 is arranged much the same as for the Public Meeting Room on the first floor: advance registration is required, along with 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.
To reserve any one of these spaces, see the YS staff.
Birthday Club – New Prizes!
New prizes are waiting when you join the Birthday Club! Stop by the YS Help Desk, in the lower level, during your birthday month, get your photo taken for the bulletin board and discover what’s new. You’ll also be entered in our monthly gift card drawing.
We hear you!
Is there a book, DVD or other material that you would like us to consider adding to the collection? Please drop a note to the YS department, or give us a call.
Children under 12 in the library
Library policy requires children under age 12 to be accompanied by their parent or adult guardian when in the library. Recent news stories have made the YS staff particularly aware of the safety issues underlying this policy.
Adults with children can use the lower level Internet access computers. These computers have most of the features that the adult computers do (including an updated Microsoft Office suite), but their Internet access is filtered. 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 is arranged much the same as for the Public Meeting Room on the first floor: advance registration is required, along with 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.
To reserve any one of these spaces, see the YS staff.
