Family Fun Programs
In-person library programs and meeting room bookings remain suspended until further notice.
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Virtual Youth Programs Survey
To help us plan future virtual (online) library programs, we would like to learn about the types of programming you are interested in attending. This survey is specifically for youth programs for kids (Pre-K through 8th Grade). Your feedback is very important to us. Thank you!
YMCA Family Crafts
Thursdays, March 11, April 8 & May 13, 4-4:45 PM • Via Zoom
Join the YMCA Art Academy for a monthly opportunity for preschool-aged children and their families to create art at home. After registration, pick up supplies one week before the program date at the Youth Services Desk or the Drive-Up Window by request.
COVID-19 Memory Project
Calling all amateur historians! The Library wants to know how you survived the past year. We are interested in photos, written accounts, or original artwork that tells your COVID-19 story. All stories will be compiled and added to the Library’s local history collection. Pick up a project kit at the Youth Services or the Reference Desk between March 1-May 31 or visit our page to submit your story. Submissions are due by June 1.
Spring StoryWalk
The Honeybee by Kirsten Hall and Isabelle Arsenault
March–May • Offsite: Little Bear Garden at Gallery Park, 2001 Patriot Blvd.
Buzz from flower to flower with a sweet honeybee in this timely, clever, and breathtakingly gorgeous picture book. Just drop in.
Elephant & Piggie Club (all ages w/adult)
Fridays, March 12, April 9 & May 14, 4-4:30 PM • Via Zoom
Join Piggie, Gerald, and your GPL Librarians for laughs and fun! We’ll share stories and do activities all about Mo Willems’ beloved beginning reader series.
Concert with Laura Doherty
Saturday, March 13, 10:30-11 AM • Via Zoom
Laura Doherty is a Chicago-based performer who will acoustically rock your kid’s world with breezy folk-pop tunes from her Parent’s Choice award-winning CDs.
Buddha Belly Family Yoga (all ages)
Sundays, March 21, April 18 & May 16, 10-11 AM • Via Zoom
Children and caregivers unplug and bond through moving, breathing, and connecting.
Family Trivia Night (ages 7+)
Tuesday, March 23, 6:30-8:30 PM • Via Zoom
Think you’re smart, huh? Test your knowledge over four rounds of family friendly trivia and see if you come out on top. Prizes awarded to the highest scoring team.
Great Scott Magic Show
Saturday, April 10, 10:30-11:15 AM • Via Zoom
Join us for a fun family magic show presented by The Great Scott, whose talents have made him a legend of entertainment!
Outdoor Family Concert: Super Stolie
Saturday, May 8, 10:30-11:15 AM • Jackman Park
Join us for an outdoor concert with local family artist, Super Stolie, in Jackman Park. Limited space available on a first come, first served basis. Concert subject to state COVID-19 safety guidelines. Weather permitting; masks required.
Chalk Our Walk
Saturday, May 29, 2-4 PM • Sidewalk between GPL & Jackman Park
Help decorate the sidewalk with a spring theme between the Library and Jackman Park. Chalk provided or bring your own. Just drop in. Weather permitting; masks required.
K-9 Reading Buddies
15-Minute Sessions (Limit 1 Session Per Week) • Via Zoom
Join our friends from K-9 Reading Buddies of the North Shore, an animal-assisted children’s literacy program, and register for a live, 15-minute reading session. Parents and guardians can relax while children read to therapy dogs.
Museum Adventure Passes
Check out a museum pass with your Glenview Library card. Free admission to seventeen area museums.
Photo Policy: Attendance at Library programs and events constitutes consent to be photographed for Glenview Public Library publicity purposes. Virtual Program Disclaimer: By registering for a virtual program, you understand that video and audio content is streamed to other participants if your mic/video camera is on. Anyone under the age of 18 must have parent/guardian permission to participate and anyone age 8 or younger must have direct adult supervision for the duration of the event.
ADA accommodations are provided for all programs. Requests must be made when registering for a program. Advance notice of five days is required. Call 847-729-7500 x 7900 to make an ADA accommodation request.
