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FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY
ANNUAL BOOK SALE
Friday and Saturday March 11th-12th 9AM-4PM
Enjoy a wide selection of gently used books at
unbeatable prices! All proceeds from the sale will be
used to sponsor library programs. The Friends will
be accepting donations of gently-used books until
the day of the sale. Please bring donations to the
library Circulation Desk. For donation guidelines,
call 630.231.1552 ext. 115.
YOU’RE INVITED!
WEST CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT OPEN HOUSE
FEATURING THE BEL SONORE CHAMBER ENSEMBLE
Friday, April 15 from 5:00-9:00 p.m.
Join us in celebration of the newly renovated West
SPRING CRAFT &
OLD-FASHIONED EGG ROLL
Chicago Public Library! View all the exciting
changes and improvements including a new layout
and technology upgrades. Hors d’oeuvres and light
refreshments will be served starting at 5 p.m. Also,
enjoy a delightful performance by the Bel Sonore
Chamber Ensemble from 6-7 p.m. The Library will
provide activities for children, teens, and adults to
enjoy. Don’t miss this evening of food, fun, and
music at your Library!
Mark your calendars for the annual Spring Egg Roll
BE A FRIEND
Saturday, March 19th 12:00 PM-1:00 PM
and Craft! Our Old-Fashioned Egg Roll is open to
children ages 2-9 and will be held on the library
lawn. Each child that participates will receive a
special treat. This event is sponsored by the Friends
of the Library. After the Egg Roll hippity-hop inside
the library to make a springtastic chick or bunny
treat holder craft while supplies last.
No registration required.
The Friends of the Library are a dedicated group of
volunteers who support the library through a variety
of means. Share your time, talent and ideas with
your community by joining The Friends today and
spread some library love! To learn more or to join,
please contact Bob Little at 630.876.2054 or
[email protected].
Note from the Director...
The weather has turned cold and there’s not much to do outside, but the library is full of activity.
The renovation project I referred to in my previous Note from the Director is well under way and is
expected to be finished in February 2016. Highlights of this renovation include updated furniture and
seating options, mobile infrastructure that simplifies connecting to the digital world for mobile device
users, and new flooring and programming space in the Youth Services department. These changes
add much needed flexibility throughout the Library for both patrons’ and staff needs.
In addition to the renovation, the Library installed new wireless routers that make connecting to the Internet faster and
more consistent with better stability. This particular upgrade was made possible through the generous support of the Library
Foundation. THANK YOU Library Foundation!
The Library continually considers ways to improve its users’ experiences based upon direct patron feedback and general
observation of patrons’ usage of the Library. The current renovation improves the Library’s ability to meet the demands of
a dynamic technological world while allowing sufficient flexibility to meet the changing needs of the District’s patrons. Within
the past year we have seen the Library’s cardholder percentage increase over six percent, indicating more District residents
are making use of the Library’s services. I want to personally invite you to visit the library and see for yourself how the
Library has changed. Discover for yourself how you can benefit from these changes. Then, tell a staff member, complete a
comment card, or contact me directly to provide your feedback. It will help inform the Library’s next steps and ultimately
inform us on how we may serve you better to make the Library the place you want to be.
Benjamin R. Weseloh
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YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMS
Featured Programs
Young Adult
Winter Reading
Program
January 4th – February 27th
Gamer's Haven
4:00-6:00 PM Mondays,
January 4, 11, 18, February 1, 8, 15, 29,
March 7, 14, 21, April 4, 11, 18
Come and play with gamers of all kinds!
Snacks and competition provided.
6:00-7:00 PM Tuesdays,
January 5th, February 2nd,
March 1st, April 5th
Young Adult
Advisory Council
Tuesday, January 12th 6:30-8:00pm
We'll walk through Khan Academy's
tutorial, An Hour of Code, of HTML and
CSS to create a webpage. This tutorial is
for those who are absolutely new to
coding. Get started here and then keep
learning more with your Khan Academy
account. An email address is required.
Limited to the first 18 participants who
register.
March 15th
Ender’s Game [PG-13]
April 19th
Chill with us at Blue Moon Café. Cozy up to
some warm drinks and feel free to work on
the craft of the night.
January 26th: Mug Cakes and Coloring
February 23rd: Pancake Art
March 29th: Chibi Maker
April 26th: Finishing Touches (Ties and Scarves)
One Night in London
Tuesday, February 9th, 6:30-8:00 PM
Join us for high tea and crumpets! Bring your
appetite and your British accent to chat about
the great nation of the BBC, Sherlock,
Manchester United, the royal family, and your
favorite Dr. Who.
Pokemon:
The First Movie
Wipe the sleep from your eyes and feel free to
wear comfy pajamas to this Saturday morning
viewing of Pokemon The First Movie. Some
breakfast foods will be provided. Pajamas
should be appropriate for wearing in public.
Super Smash Brothers
Tournament
Tuesday, March 8th 4:00-8:00 PM
Many will enter, only one will be victorious!
Show us your skills with a Wii-mote, or cheer
on others while enjoying friendly competition
and pizza.
Iron Chef
Tuesday, March 22nd 6:00-8:00 PM
For more information or to register, please visit our online calendar or call the library at 630.231.1552.
Must have basic computer skills for most classes except Computer Basics and Mousing Basics.
You-Name-It Technology Training
Introduction to Email
Getting Started with Facebook
Wednesday, January 13th 1:30-3:30 PM
Wednesday, January 20th 6:00-8:00 PM
Wednesday, February 10th 6:00-8:00 PM
Wednesday, January 20th 1:30-3:30 PM
Thursday, March 3rd 1:30-3:30 PM
Thursday, April 14th 1:30-3:30 PM
Wednesday, January 13th 6:00-8:00 PM
Wednesday, March 2nd 1:30-3:30 PM
Thursday, February 4th 1:30-3:30 PM
Intro to Google Tools
ES Microsoft Word
Wednesday, March 16th 6:30-8:30 PM
Wednesday, April 6th 1:30-3:30 PM
jueves, 4 de febrero 6:00-8:00 PM
jueves, 7 de abril 6:00-8:00 PM
Computer Basics
Microsoft Excel
Thursday, January 14th 1:00-3:00 PM
Thursday, March 17th 1:30-3:30 PM
Wednesday, February 10th 1:30-3:30 PM
ES Computación básica
jueves, 14 de enero 6:30-8:30 PM
jueves, 17 de marzo 6:00-8:00 PM
Hablaremos en español e inglés, como usted lo desee. Para
obtener más información, favor de visita el calendario de eventos.
We’ll speak Spanish and English, whichever language you prefer.
Visit the online events calendar for more information.
ES Microsoft Excel
An opportunity for adult Englishlearners to practice speaking in a
relaxed, comfortable atmosphere.
Este grupo es para adultos que quieran
practicar su inglés en un ambiente
cómodo. No es necesario inscribirse
para asistir. Todos están invitados.
Historian Jim Gibbons will discuss the
similarities between President Abraham
Lincoln and President John F. Kennedy from the number of children each had,
to the letters in their last names, and to
the places where they were to die.
Gibbons will present to you many of the
similarities that repeatedly and eerily
mapped these presidents’ paths which
led both men straight towards their
tragic destinies!
Revisaremos las Normas de Tránsito
exactamente como están en el manual
de las Normas de Tránsito de Illinois
para prepararnos para los exámenes de
la Licencia de Conducir para Visitantes
Temporales (TVDL) del Estado de
Illinois.
2016
Club de Lectura en Español e Inglés
Reading Club in Spanish & English
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jueves, 11 de febrero 6:00-8:00 PM
jueves, 14 de abril 6:00-8:00 PM
TVDLs: Licencia
de Conducir para
Visitantes Temporales
winter/spring
Today is the convergence of DEAR (Drop
Everything And Read) Day, National Library
Week and National Poetry Month. To
celebrate, come to our open mic night! You
can read a favorite passage from a book, read
poetry, tell a story, play or sing a song, recite a
short monologue, or something else. All
content should be appropriate for sharing.
ES Facebook para principiantes
The Eerie Similarities
between John F. Kennedy
and Abraham Lincoln
Meets every 1st and 3rd Saturdays
from 10am-12pm
Se reúne el primer y tercer sábado
de cada mes,los 12 meses del año.
Clases de 10am a 12pm
Tuesday, April 12th 6:30-8:00 PM
jueves, 24 de marzo 6:00-8:00 PM
ESL Conversation
Group / Grupo de
conversación en inglés
ES
Open Mic Night
Who will be the next teen Iron Chef? Using
your creativity and the secret ingredient,
impress the panel of judges with your
ingenious culinary skills!
MUST HAVE A GMAIL ACCOUNT SET UP BEFORE TAKING ANY COMPUTER CLASS
ES Mousing Basics /
Los Básicos Del Ratón (bilingual)
Blue Moon Café
Tuesdays 6:30-8:00 PM
Make a difference and join the YA Council; a
group of teens that help make the library a
teen-friendly place. Applications are available
in Adult Services.
Microsoft Word
January 19th
Coraline [PG]
7:00-8:00 PM Tuesdays,
January 5th, February 2nd,
March 1st, April 5th
Saturday, February 27th, 10:00am-12:00pm
Computer Classes
Matilda [PG]
Check out the book of the month at the front
desk and read it beforehand. Come watch the
movie and discuss both afterwards.
February 16th
YA Winter Reading
Pizza Party
An Hour of Code
6:00-8:30PM
Divergent [PG-13]
Write away at Writers Way. Work on a recent
writing project or take part in the writing
activity of the day. Post to the blog to get your
work seen by others!
We'll have pizza, games, and a movie for
finishers of the Young Adult Winter
Reading Program. Drawing prizes will be
given at the party. By invitation only.
The Book Was Better
Writer's Way
Teens are invited to take the challenge to
make the most of their library this winter.
Register and pick up a log at the 2nd
floor reference desk. Cross off activities
for the chance to win prizes, and become
eligible for the Winter Reading Program
party on March 5th!
Saturday, March 5th 2:00-4:00pm
FOR TEENS IN
GRADES 6-12
Thursday, February 18th 6:30-8:30 PM
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El Principito /
The Little Prince
La Ciudad de las Bestias
City of the Beasts
by Antoine De Saint-Exupery
by Isabel Allende
jueves, 28 de enero
4:00-5:30 PM
viernes, 19 de febrero
3:00- 4:30 PM
La Bruja de Portobello
The Witch of Portobello
Los Ojos de Mi Princesa
The Eyes of My Princess
by Paulo Coelho
by Carlos Cuauhtémoc Sánchez
jueves, 31 de marzo
4:00-5:30 PM
jueves, 28 de abril
4:00-5:30 PM
Sábado, 23 de enero 2:00-4:00 PM
Sábado, 13 de febrero 2:00-4:00 PM
Jueves, 21 de abril 4:00-5:30 PM
WEST CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY
...the place you want to be!
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ADULT PROGRAMS
¡la biblioteca tiene clases y eventos en español!
Discussion Groups
Your Money
I'm Turning 65, Now What?
Between The Lines
SNAP Application Assistance
Insurance Benefit Services will provide in depth information and
answer questions about Medicare, how to navigate the SSA.gov
& medicare.gov websites, when you should apply for benefits,
special election periods, and the annual enrollment period.
Meets on the second Monday of every month at 7pm.
Pick up your copy of the book at the main desk on the first floor.
Thursday, January 28th 7:00-8:30 PM
(Food Stamps or Link Card)
Thursday, January 21st 6:30-8:30 PM
Is money tight for groceries? You may qualify for SNAP, also
known as food stamps or the Link card. Representatives from
Northern Illinois Food Bank will be available to help families
determine if they qualify and assist with filling out a
confidential SNAP application. Appointments are taken on a
first-come, first-served basis. No documents are required, but
you should be able to state your income and basic expenses. Se
habla español.
¿Es apretado dinero en el supermercado? Usted puede
calificar para SNAP, también conocido como estampillas de
comida o la tarjeta Link. Representantes de Northern Illinois
Food Bank ayudarán a las familias a determinar si califican y
ayudaran a llenar una solicitud. Las citas serán dadas
conforme las personas lleguen. No se requieren documentos,
pero usted debería ser capaz de declarar sus ingresos y gastos.
Se habla español.
ES
Orphan Train
by Christina Baker Kline
Monday, January 11th
The Life and Times of the
Thunderbolt Kid
by Bill Bryson
Monday, February 8th
I am Malala
by Malala Yousafzai
Monday, April 11th
BOOK
CLUB!
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The first rule of Book Club:
You do talk about book club.
his is an offsite book discussion for those with divergent
literary appetites. Join us for some good reads and great food
at local restaurants around West Chicago!
Book Club meets Mondays at 7:00 pm at local restaurants.
Employee vs. Independent Contractor
Wednesday, February 24th 6:30-8:30 PM
There is a lot of confusion regarding employees vs.
independent contractors. There are also significant risks and
penalties to labeling an individual incorrectly. Fran Zollers,
from SCORE, will explain why it is important for an employer
and worker to understand the distinctions between, and
limitations, on each category.
by Ernest Cline.
Monday, January 4th
Meeting at Cairo Ale House,
2009 Franciscan Way
Monday, February 1st
Meeting at Pal Joey's, 440 East
Roosevelt Road #120
Enroll DuPage in-person navigators will be visiting the library
to give an educational presentation about the Affordable Care
Act. They will explain some of the options and schedule
appointments to assist with signing up during the open
enrollment period starting in January.
Presentación Educativa para
Registrarse a la Cobertura de Salud 2016
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jueves 7 de enero 7:30-8:30 PM
Enroll DuPage Conéctese para que tenga Cobertura. Enroll
DuPage visitarán la biblioteca de West Chicago para educarnos
acerca del Acceso Asequible al Cuidado de la Salud
(Affordable Care Act). Ellos explicarán algunas de la opciones
y otorgarán citas para asistirlo durante el periodo de
suscripción que empezará en enero.
Tastes of the Season:
Spring Cooking Wednesday, February 17th 6:30-8:30 PM
Summer Cooking Wednesday, April 13th 6:30-8:30 PM
Fun Home:
A Family Tragicomic
by Alison Bechdel.
Monday, March 7th
Meeting at Cairo Ale House,
2009 Franciscan Way
Furiously Happy:
A Funny Book About
Horrible Things
Wednesday, April 27th 7:00-8:30 PM
Rocky Greene of COFFE (Community Outreach for Financial
Education) will teach you how to create your own tax free
retirement income plan no matter what your age.
Wednesday, March 23rd 6:30-8:30 PM
and provide an overview of the issues with starting and
managing a new business including the organizational and
managerial issues every business owner must face. Time is
provided for Q&A.
E-Mail Marketing:
Newsletters and Announcements
Wednesday, April 20th 6:30-8:30 PM
Email is the most cost-effective, targeted, trackable, and
efficient way to build and maintain relationships in all types of
business and organizations. In this session participants will
discover how communicating with customers regularly can
help a small business stay connected, generate increased
referrals, repeat sales, and nurture customer loyalty.
Grow Your Business Using Public Records
Thursday, April 21st 7:00-8:30 PM
Jeff Metcalf from Record Information Services will show you
how to use the power of public records to help your business
grow. He will go over the databases the library subscribes to
through the public records web site and explain how each of
these can benefit small business owners.
Thursday, January 7th 6:30-7:30 PM
Ready Player One
Creating a Better Retirement Using
Tax-Free Income
Gary Grottke, a local business owner and author, will discuss
Educational Presentation about 2016
Health Coverage Enrollment
by Brian K. Vaughan.
system. The program will introduce the three key areas of
opportunity to reduce the overall cost of a college education.
Managing Your Business Taxes
Your Health
Y, the Last Man
Learn the ins and outs of the financial aid
What It Takes to Be an Entrepreneur
Every business owner has tax reporting and payment
responsibilities that start before the doors are opened to
customers and continues past the sale of the business or end of
operations. Harry Eng, from SCORE, will explain the most
common types of taxes, how the form of business affects how
income is distributed and reported, and what constitutes
income and expenses.
by Tara Conklin
Monday, March 14th
Thursday, April 28th 7:00-8:30 PM
Your Business
Wednesday, January 27th 6:30-8:30 PM
House Girl
Don't Pay the College
Sticker Price!
Experience the tastes of the season as Chef David Esau
demonstrates healthy cooking with a seasonal theme.
Featuring recipes, tastings and Dave's infamous lore of
healthy cooking, living and shopping.
Free Appointments for 2016
Health Coverage Enrollment
Citas Gratuitas para Registrarse a la
Cobertura de Salud 2016
Saturday, January 16th 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
Enroll DuPage in-person navigators will be available by
appointment to help you apply for health coverage. You can
make your appointment in Spanish or English at 630-6827400. Open enrollment for health insurance begins on
November 1st, 2015 and ends January 31st, 2016.
ES Asesores de solicitudes certificados de Enroll DuPage
estarán ofreciendo asistencia gratuita para ayudarle a
inscribirse en las aseguradoras médicas. Puede hacer su cita
para español o en inglés al 630-682-7400. El período de
inscripción abierta para la adquisición de seguro médico
empieza el 1 de noviembre y termina el 31 de enero del 2016.
Make Your Own Kombucha
& Ginger Beer
Wednesday, March 30th 6:30-8:30 PM
Learn the basics and benefits of drinking kombucha, then
brew your own to save money and create your own flavors.
Each participant will leave with a quart of Jamaican ginger
beer and a quart of kombucha starter, along with detailed
written instructions to make your own at home.
by Jenny Lawson.
Monday, April 4th
Meeting at Augustino's,
300 W North Ave
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR PROGRAMS UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED
WEST CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY
...the place you want to be!
winter/spring
2016
DROP-IN EVENTS
LEGO® Brick Party
Sundays 2:00-4:00 PM,
January 17th, February 21st, March 20th, April 17
LEGO® S, LEGO® S, and more LEGO® S! Come on in and
build with LEGO® S! ALL AGES
YOUTH PROGRAMS
Drop-in programs are open to all. West Chicago Public Library cardholders are given priority
for registered programs. Register in-person, online, or by phone.
~ F E AT U R E D E V E N T S ~
Wiggle Worms
Tuesdays 10:00-10:30 AM
January 12, 19, 26, February 2, 9, 16, March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29,
April 5, 12, 19, 26
Join us in dancing, singing and shaking your sillies out. We'll
even move through a story or two! This program is for
children ages 12 months to 5 years-old. Parents and caregivers
will also be asked to participate, so come prepared to boogie!
Stories to Grow On
Mondays 10:00-10:45AM
January 11, 18, February 1, 8, 15, 29, March 7, 14, 21,
April 4, 11, 18
Enjoy family fun with stories, songs and a simple craft
designed for little hands that you can make at the library or
take home to complete. ALL AGES.
Movie Mania!
It's Movie Mania Day!!! Come and enjoy a free movie on your
day off school at the library! Snacks will be provided. Children
5-years-old and under will need to be accompanied by an
adult. Just drop-in!
Teen Beach Movie 2
Monday, January 18th
2:00-3:30 PM
We'll be showing Teen Beach Movie
2. Help save the beach and dance
on down to the library to bop to the
groove with Lela, Tanner, Mack,
and Brady in their second epic
beach adventure! (Rated PG.
Approximately 104 minutes)
(Bilingual Program)
Wednesday, January 6th 4:30-5:30 PM
Come and celebrate Three Kings Day with us. This Latin
America Holiday is filled with crafts, food, and music! This
program will be presented in English and Spanish. No
registration required. ALL AGES.
Ven a celebrar el Día de Reyes con nosotros. ¡Esta
celebración de Latino América se celebrara con artesanías,
comida y música!
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MONSTROUSLY
ENCHANTED TEA AND
FASHION SHOW
Friday, February 12th 1:30 PM-3:00 PM
Join us as we show Inside Out a
movie about growing up. Growing
up can be a bumpy road, and it's no
exception for Riley, who is uprooted
from her Midwest life when her
father starts a new job in San
Francisco. Like all of us, Riley is
guided by her emotions: Joy, Fear, Anger,
Disgust, and Sadness. The emotions live in Headquarters, the
control center inside Riley's mind, where they help advise her
through everyday life. (Rated PG; Approximately 95 minutes).
Fact Finders!
Saturday, January 30th 11:00-11:45 AM
Join us for this fun, fact-filled exploration of all things plant
life! Stories about plants, gardening, and nature will be
shared. Families will be able to make their own seed-paper
craft to plant indoors, or give to a friend! No registration
required. ALL AGES
Late Night at the Museum
Thursday, March 3rd, 6:00-7:30 PM
Join us at the West Chicago City Museum for a late-night at
the museum! We'll share stories, handle objects from the
Museum's collection, and have a variety of imagination stations
for families to explore. Cardboard and other materials will be
on-hand to make a one-of-a-kind creation to take home! Light
snacks will be served. Please note this program will take place
at the West Chicago City Museum located at 132 Main Street,
West Chicago. See the library for further details. ALL AGES
Stories at the Museum
Thursday, April 28th 11:30 AM -12:15 PM
Thursday, May 19th 11:30 AM -12:15 PM
Join us for a fun-filled morning of songs, stories, and a craft
at the West Chicago City Museum! This program will be held
at the museum, located at 132 Main Street in West Chicago.
No registration required. See the library for further details.
ALL AGES
Tuesday, March 1st
Ladies and Gentlemen, Start Your Engines!
Put your speed
to the test at the Library 500. This Pine Car Derby race is a
perfect maker project to get the whole family involved.
Families can register at the Youth Services desk starting
March 1st. You will receive a Pine Car starter kit and
instructions. All participating families will return to the library
on May 14 at 10:30 a.m. for race day. To register or for further
information see Youth Services. ALL AGES
ST. PATRICK'S DAY
POT OF GOLD HUNT
Thursday, March 17th 10:00 AM- 8:00 PM
Join us for some St. Patrick's Day fun!
Fans of Monster High and Ever After High are invited to join
us for a freakishly fabulous Valentine tea and fashion show
with ghastly goodies and scare-fiffic activities! We'll have a
happily ever after time! Registration required. GRADES 1-5
Stop in Youth Services
any time from 10-8 p.m. to make a special craft, and search for
Lucky the library leprechaun, and his cleverly hidden pots of
gold! Children that find him will receive a special treat!
May the luck of the Irish be with you! ALL AGES
REGISTERED
Tuesdays 4:00-4:45 PM,
January 5th, February 2nd, March 1st, April 5th
Monday, February 15th
2:00-3:30 PM
2016
LIBRARY 500
REGISTRATION BEGINS
Chess Club
Inside Out
winter/spring
DÍA DE LOS REYES
Whether you are a Chess Master or a beginner, join us for a
classic game of chess! GRADES 2-5
Marvelous Makers!
Thursdays 4:00-5:00 PM
EVENTS
Creating Connections
Saturday, April 16th 2:00-3:00 PM
This small, sensory enhanced story time is designed for
children with autism spectrum disorder, sensory processing
issues, and other special needs and their caregivers. Stories and
activities will engage the senses thorough books, music,
movement and sensory stations. Siblings welcome. ALL AGES
Kids use your creativity to design, build, explore and
experiment! GRADES 2-5
January 21st Marble Run Fun! Your challenge is to create a
spectacular and inventive structure through which a marble
will roll from START to FINISH.
READING INCENTIVE PROGRAMS
February 25th Aliens Invade! Come create your very own
alien out of recycled materials.
Libraries are famous for their annual summer reading
programs, and the West Chicago Public Library is no
exception. Did you know we offer reading incentive programs
throughout the school year? In October our readers read their
way through the pumpkin patch for exciting prizes. This
winter and spring we plan on offering up more reading fun!
Our reading programs are designed to be independent and
self-paced. If you think you’re up to the challenge come into
the library and pick up a reading log, and start tracking your
reading progress, after all the reading possibilities are endless!
See Youth Services for further details or to register. GRADES K-5
Rumble in the Jungle
Friday, January 15th 2:00-3:30 PM
Visit the wild jungles of the library and see native librarians in
their natural habitat. Listen to stories, sing some songs, create a
craft, and go on a safari scavenger hunt. Roar! GRADES 1-5
Amor y la Amistad
(Bilingual Program)
Let's make a delicious treat for someone special. How about a
cupcake and sugar cookie? Join us to decorate these delicious
treats as we get ready for Valentine's Day. Please note this
program will be presented in English and Spanish. Registration
is required. GRADES K-5
Vamos a hacer un delicioso regalo para alguien especial. ¿Qué
tal un cupcake y una galleta de azúcar? Únase a nosotros para
decorar estas deliciosas golosinas mientras nos preparamos
para el Día de San Valentín.
Mariposas (en español)
miercoles, 16 y 30 de marzo, 13 de abril 4:00-5:00 PM
Ven y únete a nosotros para una experiencia inolvidable
crecemos nuestras propias mariposas! Los niños tendrán la
oportunidad de observar el ciclo de vida de primera mano de
la mariposa. Una vez que nuestras mariposas hayan llegado a
su madurez tendremos una ceremonia de lanzamiento. Tenga
en cuenta los estudiantes deben inscribirse en las 3 clases como
el progreso es acumulativo. Se requiere inscripción. GRADOS K-5
WEST CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY
...the place you want to be!
School Age Reading Programs
Beginning on Monday, January 4th
1000 Books Before Kindergarten ~
Thursday, February 11th 4:00-4:45 PM
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Join the Club
Grow a Reader!
Monday, January 11th
Giving Young Children
the Tools to Become
Successful Readers
We are planning a
new ongoing
reading program!
Challenge yourself
to share 1000 books
with your child before
he or she reaches
kindergarten. Studies
have shown that families who start reading aloud to their
children at birth help strengthen their language skills and build
their vocabulary -- two important tools when they begin
learning to read in kindergarten.
For every 100 books you share your child will earn an exciting
incentive! See Youth Services to sign up or for more information
beginning January 11. BIRTH THROUGH PRESCHOOL
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR PROGRAMS UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED