Books & Reading for Kids

Book Activities

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.

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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…

Caudill Book Club logoCaudill Book Club (grades 6-8)

Offsite: Middle School Library Resource Centers
At Attea: Tuesday, May 21
At Springman: Thursday, May 23

Our fantastic School Services Librarian is making bimonthly, lunchtime visits to the LRTCs at Attea and Springman. Bring your lunch (we’ll handle dessert) and talk about the 2019 Caudill List. Attendees encouraged (but totally not required) to read nominated titles. See your LRTC Director for more details.

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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