Programs for Infants & Preschoolers
Programs for School Age Family Fun Programs Full Calendar
Weekday Storytime (birth-age 5 w/adult) TICKETED
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!
1000 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…
BYOB Parenting Playgroup (birth-23 months)
Saturdays, November 24, December 15, January 19 & February 16, 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. Just drop in.
Smile & Rhyme at Heinen’s (ages 2 & up with adult)
Tuesdays, November 27, December 18, January 15 & February 26, 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.
Board Book Drive for Advocate Children’s Hospital, Park Ridge
December 1—January 15 • Donation Drop-Off: Youth Services Desk OR The Book Market
Help us promote early literacy this holiday season by donating board books! In partnership with Advocate Children’s Hospital’s Early Literacy Initiative, the Glenview Public Library is collecting brand new board book donations to stock the hospital’s Book Nook, a mobile library used to give away quality books to children. Drop off donations at the Youth Services Desk or at The Book Market at The Glen Town Center. PLEASE NOTE: Only new, unused books can be accepted.
Friday Fun (ages 3-5 w/adult)
Fridays, December 7 & 21, January 4 & 18, February 1 & 15, 10:30-11:15 AM
Youth Program Room
End your week with stories and hands-on fun with the Youth Services Librarians. Tickets given out 20 minutes prior to each session. Preference given to Glenview Public Library cardholders.
YMCA Art (ages 3-5 w/adult)
Thursdays, December 13, January 10 & February 14,1:30-2:30 PM
Youth Program Room
The North Suburban 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® (birth-age 3)
Fridays, December 14 & January 11, 10:30-11 AM
Youth Program Room
Pre-readers learn sign language with their families through new activities, songs, and vocabulary each month. Tickets given out 20 minutes prior to the program.
Cookies & Milk with Miss Molly at Panera Bread (ages 2+ w/adult)
Monday, December 17, 3-3:30 PM
Location: Panera Bread, 2512 Waukegan Rd.
Join Miss Molly for a special afternoon of stories, songs, and fun. Space is limited.
Preschool Fair
Saturday, January 12, 10 AM-Noon • Community Room
Bring the family and stop in to connect with, and receive information from, local preschool representatives. Enjoy light refreshments and get a chance to win a prize pack. Just drop in.
Sun and Moon with the Discovery Center Museum (ages 3-6 w/adult)
Wednesday, January 16, 9:30-10:15 AM OR 10:30-11:15 AM • Youth Program Room
Play with light and dark, day and night, and shadow and reflection as we learn about our cosmic neighbors. Space is limited.
No Pressure New Parents Book Group
Saturday, January 26, 10-11 AM • Youth Program Room
Adults discuss the book and babies get to know each other. Pick up a copy of this quarter’s title, Leave Me by Gayle Forman, at either Reader or Youth Services. Just drop in.
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.
