Programs for Kids (page 1 of 2)
Fall 2021
Hey Teens and Tweens! Programs are on the Teen Page – Check it out here!
Parents: We know this past year will be 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!
Tails and Tales Kids’ Summer Reading Program
Hurry, time is running out…. Bring in your paper Reading Log by August 31, 2021 to redeem your prizes!
EARN REWARDS
When you’ve logged 30 reading days and completed the “Tell YOUR Tale” questions, come to the library for prizes! You can keep reading to earn more prizes and more Grand Prize Raffle entries!
Questions? Email us at youthservices@northriversidelibrary.org or call us at 708-447-0869-x230
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.
Fresh and New programs coming in September!
Registration begins September 1
Story Times
ABCs & 123s – 10:30 a.m. Mondays! – September through November
Weather permitting at the Outdoor Programming Space at the library. Indoors when inclement weather and live stream via Zoom.
LIMIT OF 10 indoors or outdoors; unlimited on Zoom (no live stream outdoors). For children with an adult. Register in advance for Zoom link (indoors only) and location updates.
Bring a blanket to sit on outdoors and a Show and Tell item to share.
Pajama Story Time – 6:30 p.m. on 2nd Monday of each month: September 13; October 11; November 8
Wind down your busy day with stories!
Unlimited live stream on Zoom. For children of all ages. Register in advance for Zoom link or in-person.
Every Child a Reader – 5:00 p.m. on 3rd Monday of each month: September 20; October 18; November 15
Learn to read Spanish! It’s easy once you know the syllables.
LIMIT of 10 indoors; unlimited live stream on Zoom. For children with an adult. Register in advance for Zoom link or in-person.
Story Safari – 10:30 a.m. NEW DAY! Wednesdays – September through November
Weather permitting at the Outdoor Programming Space at the library. Indoors when inclement weather and live stream via Zoom.
LIMIT OF 10 indoors or outdoors; unlimited on Zoom (no live stream outdoors). For children with an adult. Register in advance for Zoom link (indoors only) and location updates.
Bring a blanket to sit on for outdoors.
Lapsit Story Time – 10:30 a.m. Thursdays – September through November
Songs, simple stories and play!
LIMIT of 10 indoors; unlimited live stream on Zoom. Babies and toddlers with an adult. Register in advance for Zoom link or in-person.
NEW! Learn with Lester the Llama! – 10:30 a.m. select Saturdays
September 11 & 25; October 9 & 23; November 6 & 20
Join Lester for stories and activities!
LIMIT of 10 indoors; unlimited live stream on Zoom. Age 2 and up with an adult. Register in advance for Zoom link or in-person.
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.