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Meet our Book Vending Machine in Children’s Services
Thanks to a grant from the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO) secured by Illinois State Senator Meg…
New Toys in Children’s Play Area
When children play, they learn! Play allows young children to develop important skills including physical coordination and language. Play is…
5 Fun Events for Homeschool Students
It’s back-to-school season, which means Children’s Services is ready to start a full schedule of fall events! Our team is…
Access ABCmouse from Home with Your Library Card
You can now access ABCmouse Early Learning Academy from home with your library card! This exciting resource has a robust…
Eight Children’s Books That Celebrate LGBTQIA+ Families
Books are an amazing tool to help children discover the world around them. When deciding what to read to your…
STEAM into Spring Break (March 28–April 1)
Join us for an exciting week of events featuring science, technology, engineering, art and math activities! We’ll meet special guest…
DIY Board Game: BHM Guess Who?
Miss Melisa and I are all about trying new things. We will also try to use an idea and elevate…
The Children’s Services Department’s Favorite Books of 2021
It has been a busy year for the Children’s Services Department! We had so much fun seeing all of you…
Get Ready for Diwali with Books for the Whole Family
I’ve enjoyed meeting and getting to know so many of you at the library. A few years ago, I met…
Children’s Books Celebrating Frida Kahlo and Her Art
One of my favorite artists is Frida Kahlo. She was a Mexican painter known for her self-portraits and use of…