Programs for Kids (page 1 of 2)
Summer Reading Program 2022
Hey Teens and Tweens! Programs are on the Teen Page – Check it out here!
Parents: We know the past two years have been challenging! We have lots of resources like Learning Bags you can check out to help build reading and math skills! Let us know how we can help: youthservices@northriversidelibrary.org
YS Staff feature video!
Check out what Ms. Veronica, one of our staff members, is up to!
To register for ANY Children’s or Family program, click here to RSVP OR you may call us at 708-447-0869 x230 OR email us at youthservices@northriversidelibrary.org.
Registration begins May 23
Sign up for Summer Reading Program on Beanstack
Sign-up HERE !!
Logging begins June 1 – Should you prefer a Paper Log, we’ve got your covered! Visit the Children’s Help Desk (lower level) for Kids’ program Paper Logs.
Thank you for being a part of our community. Please reach out to us if you have any questions by phone at: 708-447-0869 or email us!
Here are the rules for the kids group – ages birth through 5th grade!…. Let’s start Summer Reading!
Every 16 days of reading earns book and coupon prizes and an entry in the Grand Prize Raffle! Log your reading on Beanstack or on a Paper Time Log.
(available at the Help Desk).
Story Times
Summer Stories – 10:30 a.m. Mondays! June 6 – August 1 (no session July 4)
For children with an adult. Register in advance for location updates.
Bring a Show and Tell item to share.
Story Safari – 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays! June 8 – August 3
For children with an adult. Register in advance for Zoom link.
Animal-themed stories and activites!
Every Child a Reader – 4:00 p.m. Wednesdays! June 15, 29; July 13, 27
Learn to read Spanish!
Ages 6 and up with an adult.
Signing Storytime – 10:30 a.m. Select Fridays! June 17; July 1, 15, 29
Learn the basics of American Sign Language! For children with an adult.
Register in advance for location updates!
Special Events and After School Programs on Page Two
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Virtual Program Titles below:
BEHIND THE SCENES
Best New Books for Kids!
Check out the Best New Books lists!
BILINGUAL STORY TIME
BOOKS & BINGO
CHAPTER BOOK READ ALOUDS
EVERY CHILD A READER – Cada Niño un Lector
KIDS CRAFTS
NATURE EXPLORER
NOT JUST COOKIES!
READING TIME
REAL READS
RECIPES WE LOVE
STORY TIMES
TALES & TREATS
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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. Call us at 708-447-0869 x230 or email us at youthservices@northriversidelibrary.org or visit the YS Help Desk to register your child today!
Project Next Generation classes – not available until further notice.