Storytimes and More Programs

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Storytimes | More Programs | Special Programs
 

Here is a sample of our programs:

Storytimes

Drop-In Storytimes are offered in Fall, Winter, and Spring. To view the Drop-In Storytime schedule, click here.

Drop-In Storytime for 2-year-olds

For 2-year-olds with parent/caregiver. Theme-based include stories, fingerplays, music, action rhymes, flannel stories, and puppets. (20 minutes)

Drop-In Storytime for 3- to 5-year-olds

For 3- to 5-year-olds without parent/caregiver. Theme-based and may include stories, fingerplays, music, action rhymes, flannel stories, and puppets. (30 minutes)

Baby Talk Book Time

For infants through age 2 with parent/caregiver. September through May. Contact Bonnie Hussar at District 62 SPARK office, 847-824-1065 ext. 35.

PJ Storytime

For ages 3-7 with parents. Children wear pajamas and bring favorite stuffed animals. Offered at various times during the year. Registration is required.

More Programs

Drop-In Programs

Chess Club

For all ages who already know how to play. Meet other players, challenge their minds, and learn strategies. Chess sets are provided. First Wednesday of most months.(Tournaments held twice a year. Registration is required for tournaments only). 

Crafts

For all ages. Drop-in Crafts, featuring featuring a theme or holiday, provide hands-on fun. Materials are supplied. Once a month in October, November, December, February, March, and May.

Family Game Night

Turn off the TV and get together at the library. Play together or challenge other families in friendly games, including Scrabble, Chutes and Ladders, Pictionary, and more. Play our games, or bring a favorite game from home. Offered at various times during the year.

Family Movies

Enjoy a feature length movie on our big screen. Various times during the year.

SCRABBLE Lunch Bunch

For grades 3 - 8. Drop-in SCRABBLE tournament for new and experienced SCRABBLE players. Scheduled throughout the year.

After-School Programs

Caudill Club Book Discussion

For Grades 4 - 8. Talk about books nominated for the Rebecca Caudill Young Readers’ Book Award or get some ideas of which nominated books to read.  Second Wednesday of the month, October through April. Registration required.

Stories and More

For grades K - 2. Theme-based activities, including stories, crafts, games and a snack. Offered September through April.

Story Explorers

For grades 3 - 5. Theme-based activities including stories, crafts, games and a snack. Offered September through April.

Special Programs

Below are some examples of the special programs and activities scheduled at the library throughout the year. Check our Events calendar for more information.

Babysitting Clinic

For grades 6 - 8. Learn about infant care, child safety, entertaining children and more. Attend all four sessions and pass the final examination to earn a Babysitter's Certificate. Offered twice a year.

Battle of the Books

For grades 4 - 5 and grades 6 - 8. Read selected books and form teams to answer questions during the “Battle of the Books.”  Booklists are available at the Youth Services Desk. Held once a year in May. Click here for this year's information.

Family Book Discussion

For families of 4th graders and above. Join Youth Services Librarian Sara McLaughlin to discuss selected novels. Books available one month prior at the Youth Services Desk. Offered quarterly.

Friends Family Sunday

For all ages. Entertaining and educational program for the whole family. Sponsored by the Friends of the Des Plaines Public Library. Offered the third Sunday of January, February, and March at 2 p.m. Drop in for a great, family-friendly afternoon!

PAWS for a story

For children ages 7 - 11. Come to the library and read a story to a book-loving dog. Children practice their reading skills as they experience the joy of reading to certified therapy dogs. Readers will sign up for a 15-minute session on Tuesdays for 5 consecutive weeks. Dates for 2008 coming soon. Register in person at the Youth Services desk on the second floor.

Click here to meet the PAWS for a Story dogs.