Books & Reading for Kids

In-person library programs and meeting room bookings remain suspended through February 28, 2021.

Book Activities

StoryWalk

Fry Bread by Kevin Noble Maillard
September–November • Offsite: Little Bear Garden at Gallery Park, 2001 Patriot Blvd.

Told in lively and powerful verse, Fry Bread is an evocative depiction of a modern Native American family, vibrantly illustrated by Juana Martinez-Neal, Pura Belpre Award winner and Caldecott Honoree. 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!

ranbow burst background with Battle of the BooksBattle 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 Read and review new and unpublished books before anyone else can check them out!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…

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

For ages birth-6

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 either in-person or online via Beanstack. Read more…

Books and Badges

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.

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