Books & Reading for Kids

All in-person Library programs scheduled through August 31 have been suspended. Check out our virtual programs!

Free Online Resources for Kids

While school is out, try some of these sites with content just for kids.

Book Activities

StoryWalk: Goldfish on Vacation

June-August • Offsite: Little Bear Garden at Gallery Park, 2001 Patriot Blvd

Featuring Goldfish on Vacation by Sally Lloyd-Jones and Leo Espinosa. H, Little O, and Baby Em can’t wait to send their goldfish on vacation, and the fish, well, they seem pretty excited too. Based on the true story of Hamilton Fountain in New York City, this charming tale of one special summer will delight readers young and old. Just drop in.

Look for the social media QR codes at the beginning of the StoryWalk and post pictures of your family enjoying the book to be entered into a prize drawing. Don’t forget to use #GlenviewStoryWalk!

Battle of the Books (grades 4-5)

Check out the Honor Roll from the most recent battle. 4th and 5th graders! Form teams, read books, and participate in a meet to test your knowledge of the books.

Kid-Viewers Club (grades 3-8)

Are you always looking for the next great book? Read and review new and unpublished books before anyone else can check them out! Sign up online and visit the Youth Services desk to choose your first review book. Find out more…

1000 Books Before Kindergarten

For ages birth-K

Give your child a head start in school with 1000 Books Before Kindergarten, a self-guided early literacy program, open to children with a Glenview Public Library card or who attend a Glenview school or preschool. Register and receive your folder at the Youth Services Desk. Read more…

Books & Badges

Read at home and earn badges to sew on your backpack, jacket, library bag or cap. The Books & Badges program runs from Labor Day to Memorial Day and is open to children age 4-grade 8 with a Glenview Public Library card or who attend a Glenview school.