Youth Services

Friday, March 14 OR Saturday, March 15 2-4 pm • All ages Craft a bit of luck for yourself or a fortunate friend! Young children will need some adult help. Registration is not required, but supplies are limited. [...]

Monday, Mar. 10 – Thursday, Apr. 10 All ages The Peeps® contest is back! Create a shoe-box diorama scene using marshmallow Peeps® candy! All entries are due on April 10, and will be displayed at the library through April 15. For more details, please visit the link here! [...]

Friday, March 7, 2025 10:00am - 10:30am 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 for March's storytime here! [...]

Anime & Manga Club Monday, February 24 • 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! [...]

Friday, February 21 • 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! [...]

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, March 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. [...]