Programs for Kids (page 1 of 2)
Winter 2021 – 2022
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. Laurie, 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.
Fresh and New programs coming in December
Registration begins December 1
Story Times
Effective January 2022, out of abundance of caution, ALL Story Times will be on ZOOM only until further notice!
ABCs & 123s – 10:30 a.m. Mondays! – December through February
ZOOM Only!
Stories, songs and learning fun!
LIMIT OF 10 indoors in-person; unlimited on Zoom. For children with an adult. Register in advance for Zoom link (indoors only) and location updates.
Bring a Show and Tell item to share.
Pajama Story Time on Zoom – 6:30 p.m. on 1st Monday of each month: December 6; January 3; February 7
Wind down your busy day with stories with Ms. Laurie on Zoom!
Unlimited live stream on Zoom. For children of all ages. Register in advance for Zoom link.
Every Child a Reader – 5:00 p.m. on 2nd Monday of each month: December 13; January 10; February 14
Learn to read Spanish! It’s easy once you know the syllables.
LIMIT of 10 indoors in-person; 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. Wednesdays! – December through February
ZOOM Only!
Animal-themed stories and activities, some in both English and Spanish!
LIMIT OF 10 indoors in-person; unlimited on Zoom. For children with an adult. Register in advance for Zoom link (indoors only) and location updates.
Lapsit Story Time – 10:30 a.m. Thursdays – December through February
ZOOM Only!
Songs, simple stories and play!
LIMIT of 10 indoors in-person; unlimited live stream on Zoom. Babies and toddlers with an adult. Register in advance for Zoom link or in-person.
Learn with Lester the Llama! – 10:30 a.m. select Saturdays
ZOOM Only!
December 4; January 8 & 22; February 5 & 19
Join Lester for stories and activities!
LIMIT of 10 in-person 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.