Saturday, November 21, 2015

December Programming

Here are some upcoming programs we have scheduled for December. Call us at 1-630-368-7733 to register. We hope to hear from you!

Maker's Workshops




Snowman Luminary Candle
Saturday, December 12 @1 pm
Looking for a great winder gift for a family member, or friend? Need the space and supplies to do it? We are happy to announce another maker's workshop, where we will be creating a snowman luminary candle holder.
Registration required. Ages 5 and Up.

Create a Craft
Drop in and make winter-related crafts to take home. All ages welcome.
11:00-2:00pm on December 21, 22, 23, and 28
Youth service program room. Walk-ins welcome.

New Program! 


Lego League

Tuesday, December 15th
6:30-7:30pm
Ages 4 & Up

Registration required.
Sign up in groups of 1-4 people. 

We are excited to announce our new Lego League. This monthly program will allow participants to build, create, and grow. Each month will have a new theme with resources available for building ideas. This program will help build STEM skills, creativity, and group thinking.

Storytimes

Toddling Twos and Threes
Thursdays @ 10:30 am
December 3, 10, and 17

Your two year old will surely enjoy this interactive storytime that includes marvelous books, flannel boards, music, and a simple craft. Children must be age 2 by November 1, 2015. Parents accompany child in this program.
Registration required.

Grades K-2 Storytime Art
Wednesdays @ 4:30 pm
December 2, 9, and 16
Are you nuts about books and art? then join us for this creative story time. We will read a story and then do an art/craft project inspired by the book,
Registration required.

Book Club
Thursday, December 17 @ 4:30 pm
Book discussion and snacks.
This month's book: "When You Reach Me" by Rebecca Stead.

Bingo
Tuesday, December 29 @ 3pm
Bingo session with some great prizes.

All ages. Walk-ins welcome.

And if you want to save these dates to your phone calendar, check the google calendar of events on our sidebar!

YS Staff


Thursday, November 12, 2015

Let your creativity run wild


New Program! 


Lego League

Tuesday, December 15th
6:30-7:30pm
Ages 4 & Up

Registration required.
Sign up in groups of 1-4 people. 

We are excited to announce our new Lego League. This monthly program will allow participants to build, create, and grow. Each month will have a new theme with resources available for building ideas. This program will help build STEM skills, creativity, and group thinking.



Posted by Stephanie.

Sunday, November 1, 2015

Halloween Party, 2015

Our annual Youth Service Halloween party is a highly-anticipated event. And because of that, us youth service librarians spend a lot of time thinking about it, and preparing for it. 

To give you an idea, here is a picture of me, pre-party:


The excitement was real. 

In kicking off the party, we had some games, crafts, and some excellent volunteers to help us out:





















Next we had another Halloween party favorite. Wrap-A-Librarian.


Here Miss Theresa is showing strategic methods in mummy making:


And so, the wrapping commenced: 













What is that....? Our mummy is coming alive?



Balloons were released, and then there was trick-or-treating around the library. 


Special thanks to our volunteers who made this event possible, and master of events, Miss Theresa. Also, special thanks to Librarian Melissa, who took on the highly claustrophobic task of being our resident mummy librarian. Your bravery made for some fun times. 

This is a photograph of me, at the end of the party:


To Good Times, 

Librarian MD.