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

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Events and Reading Clubs

  • Asia FantAsia (Kindergarten+)
    Saturday, June 22, 2013 - 1:00pm
    Auditorium

    Join master storyteller Robert Kikuchi-Yngojo on an adventure of the imagination as he weaves folk tales and myths from Korea, Japan, China, Tibet, Afghanistan and other Asian cultures with music, movement and wild facial gestures to bring the characters and places to life.

  • Games Outside the Box (All Ages)
    Monday, June 24, 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

  • Summer Storytime - Drop In
    Tuesday, June 25, 2013 - 10:30am
    Youth Services Activity Room

    Toddler Storytime for 24-36 months with caregiver
    Preschool Storytime for Ages 3-5

  • Summer Storytime - Drop In
    Wednesday, June 26, 2013 - 10:30am
    Youth Services Activity Room

    Toddler Storytime for 24-36 months with caregiver
    Preschool Storytime for Ages 3-5

  • The Maker Lab (Drop-In)
    Wednesday, June 26, 2013 - 1:30pm
    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.

  • Wednesday-ology (Grades 2-5)
    Wednesday, June 26, 2013 - 4:00pm
    Youth Services Activity Room

    Love the Monsterology and Dragonology Handbooks? We’ll cover your favorite topics each week with an assortment of interactive and ridiculously fun activities. Call 847.272.4300 to register.

  • Mock Newbery Book Discussion - The Center of Everything by Linda Urban (Gr. 4-7)
    Wednesday, June 26, 2013 - 7:00pm
    Youth Services Activity Room

    As twelve-year-old Ruby waits to give a speech to honor the town's founder and inventor of the doughnut, she remembers recent events that she wishes she could change. Call 847.272.4300 to register. Pick up a copy of the book at the Youth Services Desk.

  • 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.

  • 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

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