Youth Program

Learn how art informs character, setting, mood and theme to create award-winning picture books. Debate and vote with other participants to choose a Mock Caldecott winner! Adapt what you learn for teaching (educators can get extra credits for optional pre-assigned work). Dinner will be provided; please register.

(Grades 1-3) A dog is a great listener, particularly when you’re practicing reading out loud. Kids are paired with a certified therapy dog (and their handler) to read for 15-minute sessions.Registration for this program begins Monday, October 29 at 9am. Please register in person or call 847.245.5116.

(Open to all ages) Come be part of the fun at Family Drop-In Storytime! It's a half-hour filled with books, music and more ... all are welcome, no registration required! Please note, there will not be Family Drop-In Storytime on Tuesday, December 25 or Tuesday, January 1.

(Open to all ages) Come be part of the fun at Family Drop-In Storytime! It's a half-hour filled with books, music and more ... all are welcome, no registration required! Please note, there will not be Family Drop-In Storytime on Tuesday, December 25 or Tuesday, January 1.

(Open to all ages) Come be part of the fun at Family Drop-In Storytime! It's a half-hour filled with books, music and more ... all are welcome, no registration required! Please note, there will not be Family Drop-In Storytime on Tuesday, December 25 or Tuesday, January 1.

We'll see you starting again on January 7 ... Happy New Year!

(Intended for babies and toddlers) Come be part of the fun at Baby/Toddler Drop-In Storytime! It's a half-hour filled with rhyme, music, books and more for our littlest of listeners. No registration required! Please note, there will not be Baby/Toddler Drop-In Storytime on December 24 or December 31.

(Intended for babies and toddlers) Come be part of the fun at Baby/Toddler Drop-In Storytime! It's a half-hour filled with rhyme, music, books and more for our littlest of listeners. No registration required! Please note, there will not be Baby/Toddler Drop-In Storytime on December 24 or December 31.

(Intended for babies and toddlers) Come be part of the fun at Baby/Toddler Drop-In Storytime! It's a half-hour filled with rhyme, music, books and more for our littlest of listeners. No registration required! Please note, there will not be Baby/Toddler Drop-In Storytime on December 24 or December 31.

(Grades 2-3) Calling all aspiring boat-builders! Build a mini paddle boat and take it for a spin. Please register.