Youth Services

Friday, February 7 OR Saturday, February 8 2-4 pm • All ages Celebrate sweethearts with a craft! Young children will need some adult help. Registration is not required, but supplies are limited. [...]

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 10:00am - 10:30am Nature Storytime with The Morton Arboretum for ages 3-6 years A guest presenter from The Morton Arboretum will join us for some fun nature stories to notice how weather, trees, and animals change with the season! This initiative aims to support the development of young children’s reading, listening,… [...]

  If your pet needs more toys or you would like to make some to donate to a local shelter, sign up for this take-and-make kit! Each kit includes materials needed to make a toy for cats and a toy for dogs. Registration opens on December 9, 2024. Kit pick-up begins on February 4, 2025.… [...]

Anime & Manga Club Monday, January 27 • 3:30 – 5 pm Students in grades 4 - 8 are welcome to come and hang out as we explore a different anime/manga fandom every month. Capacity may be limited due to space, so registration is recommended. Register with this link here! [...]

Monday, January 20 11:30 am-noon • All ages with adult Location | 1S325 Ardmore Ave, Oakbrook Terrace Join us on the road for a special storytime featuring music and movement! Children of all ages are welcome with an adult present. Registration is not required. More details here. [...]

Friday, January 10 – January 31 Ages 18 & under How about sharing some real-life Paws to Read in action? Send us a photo of your pet(s) (or stuffed animals) reading a book, magazine, eBook, etc. for a chance to win a prize! Submissions will be accepted from 9:30am on January 10 until 5:00pm on… [...]

Friday, January 10 10–11:30 am Come to hang out, enjoy low-key activities, and network with other homeschoolers in the area. Register with this link here! [...]

Thursday, January 9 • 10–10:30 am All ages with adult; siblings welcome Explore with languages from around the globe! Enjoy songs, stories, games, and rhymes from people who live all around the world. This program introduces young children to a new language in a casual setting. Presented by Language Labs. Register with this link here! [...]

January 2 – February 28, 2025 This winter, you can Paws to Read with our Winter Reading Program beginning on Thursday, January 2. Both the adult and youth programs are free, easy, and open to everyone! Visit the library in person to pick up a printed log book (for youth) or bingo card (for adults).… [...]

  Toddler Time Mondays, January 13 - May 5* 10:30-11 am OR 11:30 am -12 pm Thursdays, January 16 - May 8* 10:30–11 am OR 11:30 am-12 pm Walkers with adult *No sessions on 2/17, 2/20, 3/31, and 4/3 Stories, musical activities, rhyming games, and playtime for children up to age 3 who are walking… [...]