Glenview Public Library Announces Youth News And Events For January

Press release from the Glenview Public Library:

Library Closings

Thursday, December 24 & Friday, December 25, All Day

Thursday, December 31 at 3 PM & Friday, January 1, All Day
No materials are due on dates when the Library is closed.

Dog Tug Toy Drop-Off

Begins Monday, December 21 • West Library Entrance
Drop off dog tug toys and any toys made for the Change a Pet’s Life Day Drive in the collection bin outside of the Library's west entrance during open Library hours. Participants needing volunteer service credit for donations must submit items bundled together in a bag with the name of the volunteer and email address attached. Volunteer certificates will be emailed after the collection ends on January 23.

Looking for Something? We Can Help!

Looking for a book recommendation or help finding an item? Call the Youth Services desk at 847-725-7500 or email ysdepartment@glenviewpl.org.

Highlights

StoryWalk: I Am Every Good Thing by Derrick Barnes

December-February • Little Bear Garden at Gallery Park
The confident narrator of this book is proud of everything that makes him who he is; he’s creative, adventurous, smart, funny, and a good friend. He’s got big plans, and no doubt he’ll see them through! Visitors can enter to win a prize for each new story featured. You must visit the StoryWalk to enter, one entry per family.

Battle of the Books (grades 4-5)

Virtual Meets: Mid-February through Mid-April
Keep an eye out for information about meet dates. Meets will take place online, unless otherwise informed, on Mondays-Thursdays after school from mid-February through mid-April, 2021. Each team will only have one meet date. Check our website for more information and our upcoming video orientation, which includes information on how meets will be run via Zoom, sample questions, and scoring rules.

Take & Make Kits

Bring the fun of the Library’s activity station home! Youth Services librarians have created pre-packaged kits filled with supplies to complete the activity at home. Ask about our weekly Take & Make Kits when you call the Library. We will include them in your book order at the Drive-Up Window.

Upcoming Programs

View our online calendar for even more upcoming virtual programs.

Book Recommendations

Literacy Tips

Early Literacy Tip

It’s a new year and time to start or continue a reading goal! Sign your pre-reader up for 1000 Books Before Kindergarten and Winter Reading – you can do both programs at the same time and start preparing your little ones to love learning and books.

School Age Literacy Tip

Encourage your child(ren) and other family members to participate in the Winter Reading Program and make reading a lifelong habit.

EDUCATE | INSPIRE | ENGAGE | ENTERTAIN

LIVING OUR MISSION
Through its collections, programs, and services the Glenview Public Library provides access to the world of information and ideas for its vibrant, diverse community.

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