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

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Events

  • Introduction to Tumblr
    Thursday, June 27, 2013 - 10:00am
    Interactive Classroom

    Discover what Tumblr is, how to create an account on this micro-blogging site, and how to create posts and follow others. Requires basic internet/mouse skills and a working email account.

  • Wee Play - Drop In (0-24 months with adult)
    Thursday, June 27, 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.

  • Born Digital: Teen ePub (Grades 6-12)
    Thursday, June 27, 2013 - 3:00pm

    Do you have a story to tell?

    Learn the art of electronic book publishing and be ready to experiment with a variety of media (embedded pictures, music, movies, links) to help tell your tale. In this 7-week program (1st meeting is mandatory, the last is your deadline and the rest are open labs) we’ll focus on helping you craft a strong story and turn it into a multidimensional ebook, downloadable from the library’s website. Please come with a written story (even if it’s rough).

    Thursday, June 13, 2-4 p.m. MANDATORY MEETING

    Every Thursday (except July 4th) from June 20 – July 18, 3-4 p.m. OPEN LAB

    Thursday, July 25, 3-4 p.m. DEADLINE

  • Gentle Yoga
    Friday, June 28, 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.

  • Happy Birthday, Amelia Bedelia (Grades PreK-2)
    Friday, June 28, 2013 - 4:00pm
    Youth Services Activity Room

    Amelia Bedelia is turning 50 (!) and we are throwing a party to celebrate. Come join us for cake, party games, and all things Amelia. Call 847.272.4300 to register.

  • Escape from Planet Earth
    Saturday, June 29, 2013 - 2:00pm
    Auditorium

    Rated PG
    89 Minutes

  • Escape from Planet Earth
    Saturday, June 29, 2013 - 7:30pm
    Auditorium

    Rated PG
    89 Minutes

  • Games Outside the Box (All Ages)
    Monday, July 1, 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

  • Poetry Discussion
    Tuesday, July 2, 2013 - 10:00am
    Civic Room

    Join us for poetry discussions with literary critic Isabel Soffer. No advance reading is required.

  • Drop-In Summer Storytime
    Tuesday, July 2, 2013 - 10:30am
    Youth Services Activity Room

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

Current Art Exhibit:
The Art School in Glenview