Books & Reading for Kids

Book Activities

A UNIVERSE OF STORIES
2019 Summer Reading Program

Saturday, June 1–Saturday, August 3

Readers of all ages are invited to dream big with the 2019 Summer Reading Program. Challenge yourself to read a variety of genres and formats (books, eBooks or audiobooks), log your books, and complete activities for the chance to win prizes throughout the summer. READ! Log your progress online or at the Library. Learn more…

Storywalk

Sunday, June 2–Saturday, August 3
Offsite: Little Bear Garden at Gallery Park, 2001 Patriot Boulevard

Featured story: Off We Go! by Will Hillenbrand. Look out! It’s a bumpy ride without training wheels, but with encouragement from his dear friend Bear, Mole keeps going until he reaches his destination. Presented in conjunction with Bike Glenview. Just drop in.

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.