Books & Reading for Kids

Book Activities

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, 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 (grades 6-8)

Attea Middle School: Tuesdays, November 20, December 4 & 18, January 15 &
February 5
Springman Middle School: Thursdays, December 13, January 10 & 24
February 14 & 28

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.

Battle of the Books (grades 4-5)

Meets take place: January 14–March 7

Teams of four read the books and test their knowledge against other teams at the Library. Participants and their grownup should attend one of the Drop-In Orientation sessions. Each team will participate in one meet. Learn more.

Graphic Novel Book Club

Thursday, November 29, 4-5 PM OR Saturday, December 1, 2-3 PM • Youth Program Room

You love graphic novels, come talk about them with us! This quarter, we discuss The Cardboard Kingdom by Chad Sell and friends. Visit Youth Services to register and pick up a copy of the book.

Reading Wonderland: 2019 Winter Reading Program

January 2-31 • Adults, Teens & Kids

January is the perfect month to settle in and cozy up with a blanket and a good book. Find out 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.