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Monday - Thursday 9 am - 9 pm
Friday 9 am - 6 pm
Saturday 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday 1 pm - 5 pm

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Events

  • Drop-In Summer Storytime
    Wednesday, July 3, 2013 - 10:30am
    Youth Services Activity Room

    Storytime for Toddlers (24-36 months and caregiver)
    and Preschoolers (Ages 3-5)

  • Guided Meditation
    Wednesday, July 3, 2013 - 11:00am
    Pollak Room

    Om Johari teaches meditation techniques. Relax, renew, refresh and experience the stress-relieving benefits of meditation during guided sessions.

  • The Maker Lab (Drop-In)
    Wednesday, July 3, 2013 - 3:00pm
    Youth Services Activity Room

    Want to take the Summer Reading Club further and get a Create or Play stamp for your passport? Drop-in to write a new book ending or create a book related craft or movie. We'll have the supplies; you bring the ideas. Completed projects can be displayed in our Create/Play Gallery. For Youth Summer Reading Club participants only.

  • Library Closed for 4th of July
    Thursday, July 4, 2013

    The library will be closed all day today for Independence Day.

  • Wee Play - Drop In (0-24 months with adult)
    Thursday, July 4, 2013 - 10:00am
    Youth Services Activity Room

    Music, Mother Goose, rhymes, giggles and books for caregiver and baby. Both sessions are for birth to 24 months.

  • Gentle Yoga
    Friday, July 5, 2013 - 10:30am
    Auditorium

    Yoga instructor Olga Rudiak leads a series of yoga sessions for improved physical strength, relaxation and mental clarity. Exercises are done in a chair or standing not on the floor.

  • ScribbleMonster presents Creative Musical Playtime (Families)
    Saturday, July 6, 2013 - 10:00am
    Auditorium

    Sing, think, play, dance, share and get creative with our “kindie rock” friends. If you’ve heard ScribbleMonster on the radio, you know they like to have a good time and want you to join in, too. ScribbleMonster’s open-ended approach to music is fun for kids of all ages and abilities.
    Saturday, July 6, 10-11 a.m., Auditorium

  • Mad Scientists - SIPs (Grades 3-5)
    Sunday, July 7, 2013 - 2:00pm
    Youth Services Activity Room

    The madness continues with this monthly hands-on science program. Construct SIPs - sub-irrigated planters - for plants that will grow and grow some more in the Library's green room and at your home. Dress for mess! Call 847.272.4300 to register.

  • Games Outside the Box (All Ages)
    Monday, July 8, 2013 - 2:00pm

    Calling all Gamers, Techies, Engineers, Builders, Strategists, Creators, Geeks and Out-of-the-Box thinkers - it's time to play! Each week we'll be featuring a different game, program, hardware or toy. Stop in and let's see what you can do!
    June 17: MaKey MaKey
    June 24: Legos
    July 1: Chess and other Strategy Games
    July 8: Rube Goldberg/Domino Races
    July 15: Minecraft
    July 22: K’Nex
    July 29: Legos

  • Low Vision Support Group
    Tuesday, July 9, 2013 - 10:00am
    Pollak Room

    Learn about advances that may help improve your reading experiences and quality of life.

Current Art Exhibit:
The Art School in Glenview