Youth Services

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… [...]

Monday, December 16 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. [...]

Friday, December 13 OR Saturday, December 14 2-4 pm • All ages Celebrate the winter holidays with a craft! Young children will need adult help. Registration is not required, but supplies are limited. [...]

Friday, November 22 OR Saturday, November 23 2-4 pm • All ages Celebrate Thanksgiving with a craft! Young children will need some adult help. Registration is not required, but supplies are limited. [...]

Monday, November 18 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. Register here! [...]

Wednesday, November 6 6:30–7:15 pm Join Spark the Firefly and all her friends as they welcome a new season. Watch the changing leaves, gather acorns with a silly squirrel and experience all the sights and sounds of Fall in Firefly Grove. The Harvest Moon includes puppets, original music, interactive movement and lots of fall fun for families!… [...]

Monday, October 21 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. Register here! [...]

Thursday, October 17 • 10-10:30 am Czwartek, 17 października Explore the Polish language with songs, stories, games, and rhymes! This program introduces young children to Polish in a casual setting. Presented by Language Labs. Register for each date separately. Poznaj język polski za pomocą piosenek, opowieści, gier i rymowanek! Prezentowane przez Language Labs. Registration is required. [...]

Monday, September 16 10 - 10:30 am • All ages with adult Location | 338 N. Iowa Ave, Villa Park Monday, September 16 11:30 am-noon • All ages with adult Location | 1S325 Ardmore Ave, Oakbrook Terrace Join us on the road for special storytimes featuring music and movement! Children of all ages are welcome with an… [...]