Family Fun Programs
Programs for Infants & Preschool Programs for School Age Books & Reading for Kids Calendar
DROP-IN MOVIE
Aladdin (128mins/PG/2019)
Wednesday, November 27, 10 AM-Noon OR 1-3 PM • Community Room
Enjoy a movie on the (Library’s) big screen.
Winter Wonderland Trains with the Glenview Park District
Saturday, December 7 & Sunday, December 8
Keep an eye out for the Youth Services Librarians on the Glenview Park District train rides. Details at glenviewparks.org.
Toot! Toot! North Shore & Western Model Railroad Club
Saturday, December 7, 9 AM-4:30 PM & Sunday, December 8, 1-4:30 PM • Community Room
Don’t miss the Community Room’s annual transformation into a model railroad utopia. Just drop in.
Getting Excited About Science with Steve Belliveau
Saturday, December 14, 10:30-11:15 AM • Community Room
Steve delightfully combines his science knowledge with his skills as a magician to present a show that captivates adults and kids alike.
Star Wars Trivia Night at Hackney’s (all ages)
Wednesday, December 18, 6:30-8:30 PM
Offsite: Hackney’s on Lake, 1514 E Lake Ave
Wise as Master Yoda at Star Wars trivia, are you? Test your knowledge of Episodes I through VIII just in time for the release of the newest movie. Just drop in.
WINTER BREAK
Dance & Music Academy Presents The Nutcracker Ballet
Saturday, December 21, 10:30-11:15 AM • Community Room
Enjoy a dance lesson, story, and performances from the classic ballet, The Nutcracker.
Drop-In Family Craft: Winter Wonderland
Monday, December 23, 10:30 AM-12:30 PM • Youth Program Room
Create unique winter-themed crafts with the whole family.
Drop-In Family Movies
10:30 AM-12:30 PM • Community Room
Tuesday, December 31: Frozen (109mins/PG/2013)
Thursday, January 2: Pokémon Detective Pikachu (104mins/PG/2019)
Star Wars Felt Crafting (all ages)
Thursday, January 2, 6:30-8:30 PM • Multipurpose Room
May the felt be with you! Celebrate the end of the Skywalker movie saga by hand sewing your own Star Wars figurine. Choose from classic characters, such as Luke, Leia, Yoda, and Vader. Instructions and materials provided. Children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult. Limit 20.
School’s Out Maker Zoo (ages 6+ w/adult)
Friday, January 3 & Tuesday, February 18, 1-2:30 PM • Youth Program Room
Stop by to see (and try) different parts of the Library’s Mobile Makerspace during this high- and low-tech event. NOTE: there are no actual animals at this program. Just drop in.
Saturday Kids Club (ages 2+ w/adult)
Saturdays, 10:30-11:15 AM • Offsite: The Book Market at Hangar One, 2651 Navy Boulevard
Stories, crafts, and loads of FUN! Co-sponsored by The Book Market.
January 4: Storytown Improv Presents: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
February 1: Celebrate Groundhog Day with Cosley Zoo
Jodi’s Jiggle Jam!
Saturday, January 11, 10:30-11:15 AM
Offsite: The Book Market at Hangar One, 2651 Navy Blvd
Get ready to wiggle, JIGGLE, and giggle to Jodi’s funtastic interactive originals and your favorites.
Signs Across the Ages
Wednesday, January 15, 7-8 PM • Youth Program Room
Learn some signs from American Sign Language to share with the ones you love. Make life easier while having fun. Presented by Jamie Stevens.
Family Game Night (all ages)
Friday, February 7, 6:30-8:30 PM • Community Room East
Bring the family to enjoy a mix of classic board games and modern strategy games. Just drop in.
Oba William King: Reading, Writing & Rhythm
Saturday, February 8, 10:30-11:15 AM
Offsite: The Book Market at Hangar One, 2651 Navy Blvd
Celebrate diversity with Oba through rhythm and rhyme with stories, drums, and songs.
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.
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.
