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Registered Programs

GLENVIEW READS ALOUD... AT THE GLEN TOWN CENTER!
Monday Nights, March 3, 10 & 17 @ 7-7:45PM

Funny, fearsome, familiar and fantastic stories! Join us in The Book Market at Hangar One, The Glen Town Center! For children ages 6 and up. Just drop in, no registration necessary.


DROP IN CHESS CLUB
Fridays, March 7, April 11, May 2 @ 7-8:30PM

Volunteer chess instructor Steve Levenson lends his excellent instruction and advice to kids up to age 14. Children age 8 and under must be accompanied by a parent. Bring your own chess set if possible! No registration—just drop in!


MAD SCIENTIST’S LABORATORY (for grades 1-5)
Saturday, February 23 @ 10:30-11:30AM OR 2-3PM

Become a mad scientist in our weird science lab. Aliens, explosions, illusions and reactions! Science meets fun at the Library. Children in grades 1-5 may register with a GPL card beginning January 15th.


WRITING WORKSHOP (for grades 3-8)
Saturday, March 8 @ 10-12:30PM

Have you got a fabulous story to tell? Interactive activities focus on beginning, middle, end; character, setting, problem, solution; bringing out the details; choosing just the right word; and more! Discover how to bring a story or report to life with a little imagination, some knowledge of the basics, and a willingness to experiment. This is a high energy and interactive class--get ready to give storytelling, and then story writing, a try! Register with a GPL card beginning January 15th.


GAMING GALORE!
Monday, March 24 * Grades 3-5 @ 1-2:30 PM
Grades 6-8 @ 3 – 4:30 PM

Join us for an afternoon of gaming with Wii Sports, Rock Band and DDR. Show off your skills or just have fun at this open play event! Register with your GPL card beginning March 1.


BORED OF YOUR BOARD GAMES? NEW GAMES DEMO & PLAY
Saturday, April 5 @ 2:30 – 4PM

Feeling blasé, glum or weary from playing the same tired games? We will show you what’s new in board games! Learn how to play and then jump right in! You can even check one out to play at home. For families with children ages 5 and up. Register with your GPL card beginning March 1.


LOUISA MAY ALCOTT: A ONE-WOMAN SHOW
Tuesday, April 15 @ 7-8PM

Generations of readers have cherished the 1868 book, “Little Women” and other books by Alcott. Generations can share this show with Actress Leslie Goddard portraying the beloved author. One of four daughters of an intellectual, unconventional father, she grew up feisty and humorous like her character Jo and championed women’s rights. Learn about her struggles that went beyond the peaceful happiness depicted in her books. Call to reserve your seats 847-729-7500 ext. 112.


 
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