Youth Services

Winter Holiday Craft Open House

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. [...]

Thanksgiving Craft Open House

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. [...]

Anime & Manga Club

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! [...]

Firefly Family Theater: The Harvest Moon

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!… [...]

Anime & Manga Club

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! [...]

Polish Storytime

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. [...]

Rhythm & Rhyme Community Storytimes

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… [...]

Homeschool Meetup!

[caption id="attachment_47398" align="aligncenter" width="451"] https://www.flickr.com/photos/chiotsrun/4876331893[/caption] Come in and meet with other homeschool students and educators in an informal setting! Youth can enjoy games, crafts, and more while adults hear about library resources for a wide variety of curriculum and lesson plans. Registration is required. Sign up with this link here! [...]

Weekly Storytimes

  Toddler Time Mondays, September 9 - December 9* 10:30-11 am OR 11:30 am -12 pm Thursdays, September 12 - December 12* 10:30–11 am OR 11:30 am-12 pm Walkers with adult *No sessions on 10/14, 10/17, 11/25, and 11/28 Stories, musical activities, rhyming games, and playtime for children up to age 3 who are walking… [...]

Anime & Manga Club

  Monday, August 26 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! [...]