Youth Services Department

The Children’s Services is the go to place for the youngest of library users! We do programming for babies, preschoolers, school aged children, and the Tweens (4th-5th grade).

PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS

Family Lapsit
This class introduces your child to the wonderful world of books. With your active participation & guidance we will explore a different theme each week through books, songs, fingerplays, and activities to lay a foundation for a lifetime love of books for your child.
For babies 3 – 23 months
Monday’s 6-6:30 PM, Wednesday’s 10-10:30 AM

Terrific Tots
This class is a transitional opportunity for your 2-3 year old and a caregiver to move from Family Lapsit classes to our Preschool Storytime. Each week the child, along with a caregiver, will participate in songs and fingerplays, listen to stories, and create crafts. Through all of these activities and your involvement, we will build a love for reading for your child.
For 2 – 3 year olds
Monday’s 10-10:30 AM, Thursday’s 10-10:30 AM & 6-6:30 PM

Toddler Play Days
Not old enough for preschool fun? Then this is the class for you! Join us for toddler time. Each month we will enjoying some unstructured play time.
For 18 months – 3 year olds
Consult the calendar of events for monthly date and time.

Preschool Storytime
This class is for 3-5 year olds who have not yet stated Kindergarten and are ready to attend class by themselves. Each week we will explore a different theme through books, songs, and crafts to instill a love of books for your child.
For 3 – 5 year olds not yet in Kindergarten
Monday’s 6-6:45 PM, Wednesday’s 10-10:45 AM, Thursday’s 11:15-12:00 PM, Friday’s 10-10:45 AM

Pre-K Play Day
Bring your preschooler for an hour of free play in our meeting room. Stations will be set up for your child to freely choose what they want to do. Possible stations include art, puppets, music, grocery store, blocks, and dinosaurs.
For 3 – 5 year olds
Consult the calendar of events for monthly date and time.

SCHOOL AGE PROGRAMS

Eager Readers
This weekly class will continue to develop your child’s love for reading though art, cooking, science activities, and of course, books!
For K – 5th grade
Homeschool Edition – Monday’s 1-2 PM
School Edition – Monday’s 4-5 PM

Early Dismissal Fun Day!
Kindergartener-5th graders can bring their own lunch and join us for an afternoon of fun games, crafts, and activities. Lunch and group games will run from 11:45 am until 1:00 pm, followed by crafts & activities from 1:00-2:00 pm.
For K – 5th grade
Consult the calendar of events for monthly date and time.

Fit 4 Life
Join us as we learn how to stay Fit 4 Life! The class which is provided in conjunction with Riverside Medical Center will include exercise, discussion about healthy eating habits and other ways to keep our bodies fit, and a healthy snack.
For K – 5th grade
Consult the calendar of events for monthly date and time.

Tail Waggin’ Tutors
Tail Waggin’ Tutors is back. If you have a child who would like to practice reading to a therapy dog to help build his/her confidence, contact Youth Services at 815-634-4552.
For K – 5th grade
Consult the calendar of events for monthly date and time.

Tween Monthly Activity
Both boys and girls in 4th and 5th grade can join us for a time to explore a new subject and create something that goes along with the theme.
For 4th – 5th grade
Consult the calendar of events for monthly date and time.

Wonder Kids
Wonder Kids is a class for K-3rd grade where some of your child’s wonders can be explored through different activities and books. A new theme is explored each month.  This event will be held in the meeting room.
For K – 3rd grade
Consult the calendar of events for monthly date and time.

Painting Classes

Mini Artist
3 year olds thru 2nd graders can join us for a step by step canvas painting focusing on a different theme each month. We encourage a caregiver to attend to assist in the project. CCPLD cardholders only.
For PreK (3 years old) – 2nd grade
Consult the calendar of events for monthly date and time.

Jr. Artist
3rd thru 5th graders can join us for an instructional painting class. Theme is Unicorn. Registration is required. Child needs to be a CCPLD patron.
For 3rd – 5th grade
Consult the calendar of events for monthly date and time.

Be sure to check our online calendar for more Children’s & Tween Events!