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youth Services
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Program Guide • Winter 2012/13
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1930 Glenview Road • Glenview, IL 60025 • 847-729-7500 • glenviewpl.org
youth services
= Registration Required
Visit the Youth Services Desk
Call 847-729-7500 x 7900
Online
glenviewpl.org/registration.htm
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winter FUN
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Unless otherwise noted, registration is required. Preference is given to Glenview Library cardholders.
Service Day (grades 7-8) • Youth Program Room
Cluck...Cluck...Cluck...CRAFT! (ages 3-5 with parent)
Saturday, December 1, 10 AM-Noon • Registration underway
Saturday, January 5, 2-4 PM • Registration begins December 8
Thursday, February 21, 10-10:45 AM OR 11-11:45 AM
Youth Program Room • Registration begins January 24
Earn service hours by volunteering your time at the Library.
Staff from Wagner Farm bring the farm to you. Hear stories, meet some
real chickens, and make a craft. Space is limited. Co-sponsored by the
Glenview Park District.
YMCA Preschool Art Classes (ages 3-5 with an adult)
Wednesdays, 10-10:45 AM • Youth Program Room
December 5: Registration underway
January 9: Registration begins December 12
February 27: Registration begins January 30
Karaoke Costume Party (grades K-3)
Saturday, February 23, 3-4 PM • Community Room West
Registration begins January 26
The North Suburban YMCA Art Academy provides experiences for
preschoolers to create art. Parent or caregiver must be present.
Dress up like a rock star and sing karaoke style. We’ll dance, party, and play
some games, too.
Drop-In Chess Club (up to grade 8)
BeatBox Cafe: Open Mic Night (grades 4-8)
Fridays, December 7, January 4 & February 1, 7-8:30 PM
Youth Program Room
Learn fundamentals and improve your strategy with volunteer chess
instructor Steve Levenson. Bring your own chess set if possible.
Children age 8 and under must be accompanied by a parent.
Noggin Toboggan (grades 3-6)
Friday, March 8, 7-8:30 PM • Multipurpose Room
Registration begins February 8
Calling all kool kats… grab your bongos, a poem, musical instrument,
puppet, your voice, whatever! Join Daddy-O Steve Beno and his guitar.
We’ll sing, groove, and karaoke with hot cocoa and snacks. Share your
talents café-style.
Saturdays, January 12, February 9 & March 9, 3-4 PM • Youth Program Room
Registration begins December 15, January 12 & February 9
Curiosity and critical thinking converge in an interactive exploration of riddles,
puzzles, and math logic. Presented by Mathonia: the Math Learning Center
of Glenview.
Service Buddies (grades 1-8)
Project Linus • Become a Blanketeer
Saturday, January 26, 2-3 PM • Youth Program Room
Registration begins December 29
A special opportunity for kids in grades 1-8 to earn service hours. Service
Buddies will make blankets for the Project Linus Chicagoland Chapter to
be distributed to local hospitals, shelters, and social service agencies serving
children in crisis. Grades 5-8 must arrive at 1:30 PM for briefing.
Book Discussion • Wonder (grades 4-8)
Sunday, February 10, 2-3 PM • Youth Program Room
Registration begins December 21
Wonder by R.J. Palacio is the story of unlikely hero August Pullman, a boy
born with severe facial disfigurations, who dreams of being ordinary.
Book is available at the Youth Services Desk beginning December 21.
Special Family Event • Meeting the Lincolns
Sunday, January 20, 2-3 PM • Registration underway
Celebrate Inaugural Weekend with a great American President. Michael
Krebs and Debra Ann Miller deftly portray the first couple, as they
share stories about struggles of the Civil War and their personal lives in
Springfield and Washington. Bring your camera for a meet & greet after
the show. An enriching performance for all ages. Not recommended for
children under five; children must be accompanied by an adult.
winter Break
Drop-In Movies • Community Room
Ice Age: Continental Drift (88min\PG\2012)
Wednesday, December 26, 10 AM & 1:30 PM
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days (94min\PG\2012)
Friday, December 28, 10 AM & 1:30 PM
Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
Angelina Ballerina Party (ages 3-5)
Saturday, December 29, 1:30-2:15 PM OR 2:30-3:15 PM
Community Room West • Registration begins December 1
Young ballerinas, wear your tutus. Read Angelina books, do an Angelina
craft, and learn dance poses and steps. Ballet instruction provided by the
Glenview Park District.
Reader’s Theater (grades 3-5)
Thursday, January 3, 1-2 PM • Youth Program Room
Registration begins December 6
Anne Barrett, actress of stage and screen, will lead you in a dramatic
performance using voices, characterization, acting, and sound effects.
Reading out loud has never been so much fun.
The Laughing Chameleon presents…
Improv Workshop (grades 6-8)
Friday, January 4, 2-3:30 PM • Registration begins December 7
Location: The Laughing Chameleon Comedy Club, 1830 Tower Drive
Learn from comedians in the biz. Perform on an actual club stage.
Sample a class to see if comedy and improv are in your future.
GLENVIEW’S GOT TALENT! What’s Yours? Explore creative opportunities in your own hometown.
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winter storytimes
Favorite stories come to life with puppets, props, finger plays, songs, and more.
Registration is required for all Preschool Storytime and Toddlertime sessions.
Registration will be first-come, first-served for all time slots. Preference is
given to Glenview Library cardholders during the one-week registration period.
Pick one session only. Register online at glenviewpl.org/storytime.htm
or call 847-729-7500 x 7900. All sessions are held in the Youth Program Room.
Winter Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5)
January 14–February 14
Mondays, 1:30-2 PM OR Tuesdays, 10:30-11 AM OR 1:30-2 PM
Wednesdays OR Thursdays, 10:30-11 AM
Registration: December 28-January 6
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Children’s Events • At The Glen Town Center
Toddlertime (two-year-olds)
February 18–March 22 • Parent or caregiver must be present
Mondays OR Fridays, 9:30-10 AM OR 10:30-11 AM • Tuesdays, 10-10:30 AM
Registration: February 4-February 10
Co-sponsored by the Glenview Public Library and The Glen Town Center. Required
registration opens two weeks prior to each event; space is limited.
Location: The Glen Town Center, 2651 Navy Blvd. (next to Jos. A. Bank)
Registration: theglentowncenter.com
Flight-to-Fun Kids Club (ages 2-6) • Just Drop In
Saturday, 10:30-11:30 AM • Registration required for Kids Club Special Event
January 5: Slipping, Sliding, Skating Fun with the Glenview Ice Rink
February 2: Wee Rock! Kids Club Special Event
March 2: Rainbow Therapy Dogs Teach Dog Safety
Romp & Rhyme (ages 12-24 months)
Saturdays, January 12 & February 16, 11 AM-Noon • Community Room
Parent or caregiver must be present. Just drop in.
Baby Signs®: FAMILY SIGN, SAY & PLAYTM (ages birth to 5)
Saturdays, January 26 & February 23, 11 AM-Noon • Community Room East
Pre-readers learn sign language with their families—new vocabulary, songs,
and play activities each month. Led by Jamie Stevens, ASL interpreter and
certified Baby Signs® instructor. Just drop in.
Family Storytimes in Polski • Baju-Baj Baju-Baj: Bajki Dla Dzieci
Thursdays, January 31 & February 21, 7-7:30 PM • Community Room East
Stories and fairytales presented in Polish by children’s author and teacher,
Iwona Sikorska. For families with children ages 3 & up. Just drop in.
Family Storytimes in Español • Había Una Vez: Cuentos Para Los Niños
Thursday, February 7, 7-7:30 PM • Community Room West
Miss Silvia’s Storytime and more. Stop by the Youth Services Desk for
a membership card.
Simon Says Family Challenge
Saturday, January 19, 10:30-11:15 AM • Registration begins January 4
Get up and get active with Brian Wismer, one of the nation’s top Simon Says
callers. We will take Simon Says to a whole new level. Kids and adults will
be learning while burning…calories, that is. Assorted physical challenges,
hilarious and fun.
Kids Club Special Event (ages 2-6) • Wee Rock!
Saturday, February 2, 10:30-11:15 AM • Registration begins January 18
Accompanied by rising star Andrew Salgado on guitar, Glenview’s own
Rock-n-Rope Warrior David Fisher will have your kids rockin’ and rollin’ to
his new songs.
Stories and more presented mostly in Spanish.
For families with children ages 3 & up. Just drop in.
special PERFORMANCES
Special Community Room performances reserved for Glenview Library cardholders
only. Great entertainment for the whole family.
Melikin Puppets presents...
The Night Before Christmas & The Shoemaker and the Elves
Saturday, December 15, 11-11:45 AM OR 1:30-2:15 PM
Registration begins December 1
Cozy up with two heartwarming tales for the season. Performed by Chicago’s
premiere puppeteers.
Chuck Field & Friends
Sunday, February 17, 2-3 PM • Registration begins February 3
Knock-Knock! Who’s there? Sarah. Sarah who? Sarah ventriloquist in
the house! It’s fast-paced and funny, but do we really know who’s doing
the talking? Stay for a mini-workshop to try the art of ventriloquism.
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SPECIAL EVENT at The Glen Town Center
Backstage Pass! Rock Concert (grades 6 & up)
Saturday, February 2, 7-8 PM • Registration begins January 5
Jam the night away with the amazingly talented Andrew Salgado
performing live with Glenview’s own David Fisher of Guinness World
Record fame. Thrilling guitar, original tunes, and a chance for you to join
in the songwriting…an evening to remember.
Tully Academy Irish Dancers
Sunday, March 10, 2-2:45 PM • Registration begins February 22
Young performers from the Sheila Tully Academy entertain with traditional
Irish dances.
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All Aboard the Reading Express • Honoring New Readers
Photos of Glenview’s newest readers with their books will be proudly
displayed in the Library’s Reading Express slide show.
Stop by the Youth Services Desk for a photo and bring your book with you.
Battle of the Books
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The Youth Services Department is hosting a program series to encourage
participation in the Arts throughout the winter season. Let your talent shine!
Look for the GGT! symbol
for program details and locations.
Angelina Ballerina Party (ages 3-5)
Saturday, December 29, 1:30-2:15 PM OR 2:30-3:15 PM
eader’s Theater (grades 3-5) • Thursday, January 3, 1-2 PM
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The Laughing Chameleon Improv Workshop (grades 6-8)
Battle of the Books is a collaborative program with the Library and Glenview
schools, serving fourth and fifth grade students. Battle of the Books
Orientation for registered students will be held Monday, December 3 OR
Wednesday, December 5, 7-8 PM in the Community Room. Just drop in.
Visit glenviewpl.org/battleofthebooks.htm for program details.
Friday, January 4, 2-3:30 PM
Toot! Toot! All Aboard!
North Shore & Western Model Railroad Club
Saturday, February 2, 10:30-11:15 AM
Simon Says Family Challenge (family entertainment)
Saturday, January 19, 10:30-11:15 AM
Wee Rock! Kids Club Special Event (ages 2-6)
Backstage Pass! Rock Concert (grades 6 and up)
Saturday, December 8, 9 AM-4:30 PM & Sunday, December 9, 1-4:30 PM
Community Room
Saturday, February 2, 7-8 PM
Enjoy the enchantment of the Community Room filled to the brim with model
railroads. Great family fun. Just drop in.
Sunday, February 17, 2-3 PM
Project Valentine • December through February 1
Decorate valentines for hospitalized veterans and soldiers overseas.
Valentines are collected for the national effort, Valentines for Vets. Schools,
churches, scout groups, and clubs are encouraged to participate in this
worthwhile service project. Please drop off your valentines at the
Youth Services Desk by Friday, February 1.
Preschool & Child Care Fair
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Chuck Field & Friends • Ventriloquist & Workshop (family entertainment)
araoke Costume Party (grades K-3) • Saturday, February 23, 3-4 PM
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BeatBox Cafe: Open Mic Night (grades 4-8) • Friday, March 8, 7-8:30 PM
Tully Academy Irish Dancers (family entertainment)
Sunday, March 10, 2-2:45 PM
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Thursday, January 10, 6-7:30 PM • Snow date is Monday, January 14
Community Room
Middle School students (ages 13 & up) can enjoy these programs sponsored
by the Library’s Teen Scene.
The best way to explore the many nearby childcare options. Meet teachers,
directors, and providers. Collect brochures, lesson plans, and general
information explaining school and care programs. Just drop in.
Craft Bonanza
NORTHERN LIGHTS • Winter Homework Help Center (grades 1-8)
Tuesdays, January 29-March 19, 6-8 PM • Youth Program Room
High School volunteers can help shine a light on your student’s homework.
Thirty-minute sessions for homework, reading, and math skills practice will
be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Children may be grouped by
subject and grade level. Just drop in.
Circle Time Swap!
Wednesday, March 20, 7-8:30 PM • Community Room
Registration begins February 20
Songs-rhymes-fingerplays, books-music-and-more. A great opportunity to
discover new material for use in your classroom. Hear what your colleagues
are doing and see how they do it. CPDUs (ISBE) and DCFS credits available.
For preschool and kindergarten teachers/aides in Glenview.
Register at glenviewpl.org/youthprograms.htm.
Special Services for Students: Brainfuse-HelpNow
Connect to a trained tutor for online homework help.
All you need is a Glenview Library card.
Log on and learn at glenviewpl.org/homeworkinternet.htm.
Saturday, December 1, 2-4 PM • Youth Services Program Room
Create a last-minute holiday gift or something special just for you. Scrapbook
paper, yarn, foam stickers, beads, and Mason jars are just a few of the
materials provided for your project. Just drop in. Ages 13–18.
Please register at glenviewpl.org/registration.htm:
Chocolate Dipped Creations
Saturday, December 8, 12-1 PM • Youth Services Program Room
Register by December 1 • Limit 20
Kelli McDonald, Glenbrook South’s Family and Consumer Science Instructor,
will demonstrate how to make decadent chocolate creations. Dip Oreo
cookies, Rice Crispy treats, and other sweets in melted chocolate for a taste
sensation. All materials provided. Ages 13–18.
Gamer’s Paradise
Fridays, January 11 & February 8, 5-9 PM • Community Room
Register by January 10 & February 7
Play with the Library’s Nintendo Wii, XBOX360, Playstation 3, and game
collection. Big screens and boomchairs make this a gamer’s paradise. Special
thanks to D’Agostino’s Pizza and Pappi’s Pizza for donating to winter teen
game nights. A special raffle will be held on the January game night for a
$25 Game Stop gift card. Ages 13–18.
Please note: Attendance at library programs and events constitutes consent to be photographed for Glenview Public Library publicity purposes.