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IN THE CHILDREN'S SERVICES DEPARTMENT
To register for programs, please contact the Children's Services Department at 847-825-4527 or, for some programs, register online using our new Online Registration program
NOVEMBER PROGRAMS
DROP IN STORYTIMES
Monday
Teddy Bear Time (Birth 24 months with an adult)
Siblings welcome
November 10 - 24
9:30 - 10:15 a.m.
Tuesday
Teddy Bear Time (Birth 24 months with an adult)
Siblings welcome
November 11 and 18
9:30 10:15 a.m.
Storytime for 4s & 5s
November 11 and 18
10:45 - 11:15 a.m.
Wednesday
Storytime for 2s with an adult
November 12 and 19
9:30 - 9:50 OR 10:00 - 10:20 a.m.
Storytime for 3s
November 12 and 19
10:45 - 11:15 a.m.
Storytime for 4s & 5s
November 12 and 19
1:45 - 2:15 p.m.
Thursday
Storytime for 2s with an adult
November 13 and 20
9:30 - 9:50 a.m.
Storytime for 3s
November 13 and 20
10:15 - 10:45 a.m.
EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS
Little Tykes
2-4 yrs
November 13 and 20
11:00 - 11:45 a.m.
Come with your children to be part of our playgroup. A great opportunity for kids to enjoy free play and socialize with other children. A great opportunity for parents to socialize, too. Drop in
Music and Movement
3-5 years
Monday, November 24
10:45 - 11:15 a.m.
Get your kids up and moving as they learn about having fun with music. LIMIT: 10 children and 10 adults. Registration begins Saturday, November 1
Discovery Days
All Ages
Drop by with your little ones. We'll have crafts, activities and lots of fun each month as we discover topics of interest to toddlers and preschoolers.
Discover Shapes
Friday, November 21 Drop in between 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
School Age Programs
Chow Down
Grades 4 - 6
Wednesday, November 19
4:00 - 4:45 p.m.
Join us each month as we have fun making, eating, and exploring food. (NOTE: No nuts will be used in any of the recipes) Registration begins Saturday, November 1
Brickton Art Center Classes
Grades 2 - 5
Come to the library for these special monthly art classes taught by Brickton Art Center instructors.
MAX: 15
Thanksgiving Art
Thursday, November 20
4:00 - 4:45 p.m.
Registration begins Saturday, November 1
Video Game Programs
All-Access Gaming
Grades 4 and up
Wednesday, November 26
3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Come and play DDR, Wii, or Guitar Hero on a giant screen with surround sound music. Internet computers and board games will also be available. Drop in
Moviemaking 101
Grades 4-6
Saturdays, November 15 and 22
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Learn how to create your own video, from planning and design to filming and editing. All videos made will be posted on YouTube. LIMIT: 12 NOTE: Registrants must be able to attend both sessions. Registration begins Saturday, October 18
Mario Kart Racing
All Ages
Monday, November 24
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
School's out, so come into the library and play Mario Kart on the Wii. Drop in
ALL AGES PROGRAMS
National Game and Puzzle Week
November 23 - 30
Come in and celebrate National Game and Puzzle Week. We'll have board games, word puzzles, brain teasers and more in the Children's Department all week long. Drop in
Gobble Gobble Craft
Wednesday, November 26
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Come in and make a special Thanksgiving Day craft. Drop in
Thanksgiving Jingo
Friday, November 28
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Jingo's like Bingo but easier because you play with pictures. Join us for a good time and maybe a prize or two. Drop in
Movies at the Library
Watch a great movie for free! Drop in
Hannah Montana and Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds 3D Concert
(3D glasses will be provided)
Tuesday, November 25 10:00 - 11:45 a.m.
DECEMBER CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS
Webkinz Party
Kindergarten and up
Monday, December 29
10:00 - 11:00 a.m. OR 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Bring in a Webkinz and play games, do crafts, and explore the world of Webkinz with us. Registration begins Saturday, December 6
DROP IN STORYTIMES
Monday
Teddy Bear Time (Birth 24 months with an adult)
Siblings welcome
December 1, 8, 15
9:30 - 10:15 a.m.
Tuesday
Teddy Bear Time (Birth 24 months with an adult)
Siblings welcome
December 2, 9, 16
9:30 - 10:15 a.m.
Storytime for 4s & 5s
December 2, 9, 16
10:45 - 11:15 a.m.
Wednesday
Storytime for 2s with an adult
December 3, 10, 17
9:30 - 9:50 OR 10:00 - 10:20 a.m.
Storytime for 3s
December 10 and 17
10:45 - 11:15 a.m.
Storytime for 4s & 5s
December 10 and 17
1:45 - 2:15 p.m.
Thursday
Storytime for 2s with an adult
December 4, 11, 18 9:30 - 9:50 a.m.
Storytime for 3s
December 4, 11, 18 10:15 - 10:45 a.m.
Saturday
2nd Saturday Family Storytime
Saturday, December 13
10:00 - 10:45 a.m.
EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS
Little Tykes
2-4 yrs
December 4, 11, 18
11:00 - 11:45 a.m.
Come with your children to be part of our playgroup. A great opportunity for kids to enjoy free play and socialize with other children. A great opportunity for parents to socialize, too. Drop in
Musikgarten
18 months - 2.5 years
Monday, December 8
10:45 - 11:15 a.m.
Explore music with your toddler and discover the joys of sound and play. Limit: 2 children per adult. No older or younger siblings please. Registration begins Saturday, November 15
Toddler Art
18 months- 3 yrs
Monday, December 15
10:45 - 11:15 a.m.
Toddlers and their parents are invited to come have fun with a different art project every month.
Registration begins Saturday, November 15
Music and Movement
3-5 years
Monday, December 22
10:45 - 11:15 a.m.
Get your kids up and moving as they learn about having fun with music. LIMIT: 10 children and 10 adults. Registration begins Saturday, December 6
Discovery Days
All Ages
Drop by with your little ones. We'll have crafts, activities and lots of fun each month as we discover topics of interest to toddlers and preschoolers.
Discover Houses
Friday, December 19
Drop in between 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
School Age Programs
Wacky Wednesday
Kindergarten - Grade 1.
Wednesday, December 3
3:45-4:30 p.m.
Join us for stories, jokes and play. Registration begins Saturday, November 15
Science 4 the Fun of It! Grades 1 - 4
Friday, December 12
4:00 - 4:45 p.m.
Join us each month as we have fun with science through projects, games, and more.
Registration begins Saturday, November 15
Just for Boys
Grades 2-5
Join us as we go on exciting adventures and explore new things at this boys-only program.
Crime Scene Investigation
Monday, December 15
4:00 4:45 p.m.
Registration begins Saturday, November 15
Chow Down
Grades 4 - 6
Wednesday, December 17
4:00 - 4:45 p.m.
Join us each month as we have fun making, eating, and exploring food. (NOTE: No nuts will be used in any of the recipes) Registration begins Saturday, November 15
Brickton Art Center Classes Grades 2 - 5
Come to the library for these special monthly art classes taught by Brickton Art Center instructors.
MAX: 15
Holiday Art
Thursday, December 18
4:00 - 4:45 p.m.
Registration begins Saturday, November 15
Video Game Programs
All-Access Gaming
Grades 4 and up
Wednesday, December 10
3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Come and play DDR, Wii, or Guitar Hero on a giant screen with surround sound music. Internet computers and board games will also be available. Drop in
SCRATCH Video Game Design
Grades 3-6
Saturday, December 6
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Video game designer Chris McFadden will teach kids how to design and make their very own video games using SCRATCH. LIMIT: 10. Lottery registration begins Saturday, November 15. Ten names will be drawn on Monday, November 24; selected participants will be notified.
Wii Arcade Games
All ages
Monday, December 22
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
School's out, so come in to have some fun at our Wii “arcade!” Drop in
Runescape
Grades 4 and up
Monday, December 29
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Bring your computer or use one of ours as we gather to play Runescape, nosh on snacks, and have a blast. Registration begins Saturday, December 6
ALL AGES PROGRAMS
Movies at the Library
Watch a great movie for free! Drop in
Horton Hears a Who
Tuesday, December 23
10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Registration
Unless otherwise noted, registration for Children's Services programs is for children only. You may register in person, by phone or online. One person may register two families; priority is given to Park Ridge cardholders. Non-cardholders may register for remaining spaces or pick up tickets two days before a program. Please contact the Library prior to any activity or program for special accommodations.
Tickets
Tickets must be picked up at the Library. We cannot hold tickets for you.
Please don't be a “no show”!
If you are unable to attend, please call so we can make that place available to another child. Thank you.
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