Programs for Infants & Preschoolers

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colorful handprint illustrationWeekday Storytime (birth-age 5 w/adult) TICKETED

September 5-October 19 & October 29-December 13 (No Storytimes on November 21) • Youth Program Room

Stories, songs, and fun with the lively Youth Services Librarians. Tickets given out 20 minutes prior to each session. Preference given to Glenview Public Library cardholders. Find out more about Storytime!

green bear holding a book reading 1000 Books Before Kindergarten1000 Books Before Kindergarten

Begins September 4 for ages birth-K

Give your child a head start in school with 1000 Books Before Kindergarten, a new self-guided early literacy program. Record each time you read a book with your child, then visit the Library to receive a special prize for every 100 book milestone. Reach 1000 books and your child will be added to the Library’s Wall of Amazing Readers. Register and receive your folder at the Youth Services Desk. Read more…

Glenview Reads Together Storywalk

Sunday, September 16—Sunday, October 21 • Location: Little Bear Garden at Gallery Park, 2001 Patriot Blvd.

Welcome back to the Storybook Trail! Stroll, hop, skip or better yet bike along the trail to read I’m New Here by Anne Sibley O’Brien. This heartwarming story follows three immigrant children, navigating their way through a new language, a new culture, and new schools.

The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and was developed in collaboration with the Vermont Bicycle & Pedestrian Coalition and the Kellogg-Hubbard Library.

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BYOB Parenting Playgroup (birth-23 months)

Saturdays, October 20 & November 24, 10-11:15 AM
Youth Program Room

Bring Your Own Baby, enjoy playtime, and meet other new parents. Infant specialists will occasionally be on hand to discuss their area of expertise and answer questions. Light refreshments will be served. Just drop in.

Glenview Reads Together logoNo Pressure New Parents Book Discussion Group

Saturday, September 29, 10-11:15 AM • Glenview Library • Youth Program Room

The Book of Unknown Americans by Cristina Henríquez
Join the Glenview Public Library in its new community-wide reading program. Learn more.

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Smile & Rhyme at Heinen’s (ages 2 & up with adult)

Tuesdays, September 25, October 23 & November 27, 10:30-11 AM
Location: Heinen’s Grocery Store, 1020 Waukegan Road, Glenview

Enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs in the Café. Stay for a snack and to chat after the program. Parent or caregiver must be present. Just drop in.

YMCA Art colorful paintbrush and paletteYMCA Art (ages 3-5 w/adult)

Thursdays, October 11 & November 8, 1:30-2:30 PM
Youth Program Room

The North Shore YMCA Art Academy provides a monthly opportunity for preschoolers and caregivers to be creative and work together to produce unique works of art.

Baby Signs toddler sign languageBaby Signs® (birth-age 3)

Fridays, October 12 & November 9, 10:30-11 AM
Youth Program Room

Pre-readers learn sign language with their families through new activities, songs, and vocabulary each month. Led by Jamie Stevens, ASL interpreter and certified Baby Signs® instructor. Tickets given out 20 minutes prior to the program.

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.

 

 

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