Here in Youth, the end of summer and the start of fall feel so bittersweet. Thank you for making our summer 2025 at the library so much fun!
We’re here to keep the fun, learning, and memory-making going all year long for babies through fifth graders. Whether you’d like to meet other new parents, support beginning reading skills, or help your grade schooler grow their background knowledge while making new friends, we’ve got something for you.
And if you’re looking for free family fun on no-school days, evenings, and weekends, we’ve got you covered. Check out our Maker Kids programs launching in October, and be sure to mark your calendar for our vibrant Diwali Party.
No matter the season, we are so grateful for you, our wonderful community full of amazing, curious, and interesting people.
Click here to see our September and October online calendar, or scroll through program listings below, organized by programs for the whole family, programs just for the littles, or programs for school-aged children.
Printable September Programs and Storytimes calendar | Previous News from Youth Services
Programs are always free, and there is no library card requirement. Click on each program date or time for all the details and, if necessary, to register. Registration for September and October programs begins August 15.
CREATION STATION
Crafts for the whole family! Come anytime during the time listed – but be sure to arrive at least 15 minutes before the program ends.It’s Fall!
Best for ages 3 and older with their families.
Monday, September 29 | 10-11:30 a.m. | Open house drop-in. | No registration required.Tortugas
Best for ages 3 and older with their families.
Monday, October 13 | 9:30-11 a.m. | 3-4 p.m. | Open house drop-in. | No registration required.
Saturday, October 18 | 10-11 a.m. | 3-4 p.m. | Open house drop-in. | No registration required.
Diwali Party
Best for ages 11 and younger with their families.
Saturday, October 4 | 10-11:30 a.m. | Open house drop-in | No registration required.
Family Concert: LiTTLE LUNAS
Best for ages 7 and younger with their families.
Saturday, September 20 | 10 a.m. | No registration required.
Homeschool Hangout
For families with all ages of children.
Thursday, September 4 | 10-11 a.m. | No registration needed.
Let’s Play Lotería!
For families.
Wednesday, September 24 | 5:30 p.m. | Registration required.
Maker Kids: Wild Things
Best for ages 11 and younger with their families.
Thursday, October 2 | 9:30-11 a.m. | 1:30-3 p.m.| Open house drop-in | No registration required.
Thursday, October 9 | 9:30-11 a.m.| Open house drop-in | No registration required.
Tuesday, October 19 | 9:30-11 a.m.| Open house drop-in | No registration required.
Developmental Playgroup
Best for ages 5 and younger with their families.
Tuesday, September 30 | 10:30-11:30 a.m. | Open house drop-in | No registration required.
Tuesday, October 28 | 10:30-11:30 a.m. | Open house drop-in | No registration required.Potty Palooza
Best for ages 2-5 who are ready for potty training with an adult.
Saturday, September 27 | 10 a.m. | Registration required.Ready, Set, Read!
Best for ages 3-8 with an adult.
Tuesday, September 30 | 4:15 p.m. | Registration required.Sensory Explorers: Fall Playtime
Best for ages 6 and younger with an adult.
Thursday, October 30 | 10 a.m. | Registration required.
REGULAR STORYTIMES
Baby Storytime
Best for infants through pre-walkers with an adult.
Select Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. | No registration required.
Select Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. | No registration required.
Big Kids Storytime
Best for ages 3-7 with an adult.
Select Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. | No registration required.
Family Storytime
Best for ages 8 and younger with their families.
Select Mondays at 9:30 a.m. | No registration required.
Select Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. or 6 p.m. | No registration required.
Select Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. | No registration required.
Storytime Playdate
Best for ages 8 and younger with their families.
Select Fridays | 9:30-11:00 a.m. | Open house drop-in | No registration required.
Saturday, October 11 | 9:30-10:30 a.m. | Open house drop-in | No registration required.
Monday, October 27 | 9:30-11:00 a.m. | Open house drop-in | No registration required.
Toddler Storytime
Best for walkers ages 3 and younger with an adult.
Select Mondays at 10:30 a.m. | No registration required.
Select Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. | No registration required.
Select Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. | No registration required.
SPECIALTY STORYTIMES
Halloween Storytime
Best for ages 5 and younger with an adult.
Friday, October 31 | 9:30 or 10:30 a.m. | Registration required.Let’s Rock-topus Storytime
Best for ages 2-6 with an adult.
Wednesday, September 3 | 9:30 or 10:30 a.m. | No registration required.
Saturday, September 6 | 10:00 a.m. | No registration required.Parachute Storytime
Best for ages 2-5 with their families.
Wednesday, October 29 | 9:30 or 10:30 a.m. | No registration required.
BOOK CLUBS
A Club for Kids Who Like Books
Strictly for grades 4-5.
Monday, September 29 | 6 p.m. | Please call 847-590-3320 to register.
Monday, October 27 | 6 p.m. | Please call 847-590-3320 to register.Growing into Graphic Novels
Best for ages 5-8.
Thursday, October 23 | 4:30 p.m. | Registration required.Hooked on Books!
Best for ages 6-8.
Monday, September 15 | 4:30 p.m. | Registration required.
Monday, October 20 | 4:30 p.m. | Registration required.My First Book Club
Best for ages 5-7.
Thursday, September 18 | 4:30 p.m. | Registration required.
SPECIAL INTERESTS
CheckMates Meetup
Best for ages 7-14; children ages 8 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.
Saturday, September 13 | 2-3:30 p.m. | No registration required.
Saturday, October 25 | 2-3:30 p.m. | No registration required.Dungeons and Dragons
For grades 4-5.
Tuesday, September 30 | 6 p.m. | Registration required.
Tuesday, October 28 | 6 p.m. | Registration required.Fun with Friends
For families with all ages of children.
Thursday, September 25 | 4:30 p.m. | Registration required.Homeschool Hangout
For families with all ages of children.
Thursday, September 4 | 10-11 a.m. | Registration required.LEGO Squad
Best for ages 8-11.
Monday, September 15 | 6 p.m. | Registration required.
Monday, October 20| 6 p.m. | Registration required.Minecraft Engineers
Best for ages 8-11.
Wednesday, September 3 | 6 p.m.| Registration required.
Wednesday, October 8 | 6 p.m. | Registration required.Pokémon Club
Best for ages 7-11.
Thursday, September 4 | 6 p.m. | Registration required.
Wednesday, October 15 | 5 p.m. | Registration required.Ready, Set, Read!
Best for ages 3-8 with an adult.
Tuesday, September 30 | 4:15 p.m. | Registration required.
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) Programs
3D Printing for Kids: Learn Thingiverse
Best for ages 8-11 with an adult.
Monday, October 27 | 4:30 p.m. | Registration required.
Animal Investigators
Best for ages 8-11.
Red Pandas | Monday, September 8 | 6 p.m. | Registration required.
Amazonian Hoatzin | Monday, October 6 | 6:30 p.m. | Registration required.
Animal Investigators Junior
Best for ages 6-8.
Red Pandas | Monday, September 8 | 4:30 p.m. | Registration required.
Amazonian Hoatzin | Monday, October 6 | 4:30 p.m. | Registration required.
Art and Science Adventures – Ink-Tastic!
Best for ages 7-11.
Tuesday, September 2 | 5 p.m. | Registration required.
Friday, September 19 | 1:30 p.m. | Registration required.
Maker Kids: Wild Things
Best for ages 11 and younger with their families.
Thursday, October 2 | 9:30-11 a.m. | 1:30-3 p.m.| Open house drop-in | No registration required.
Thursday, October 9 | 9:30-11 a.m.| Open house drop-in | No registration required.
Tuesday, October 19 | 9:30-11 a.m.| Open house drop-in | No registration required.
Potions Lab
Best for ages 7-11.
Monday, September 22 | 4:30 p.m.| 6 p.m. | Registration required.
Wednesday, October 22 | 4:30 p.m. | 6 p.m. | Registration required.
Tech Playground
Best for ages 8-11 with an adult.
Thursday, September 11 | 6-7 p.m. | Open-house drop-in. | No registration required.
These technology programs have strict age requirements. To register, please call 847-590-3320.
3D Printing for Kids: Learn Tinkercad
Strictly for grades 3-5.
Wednesday, September 17 | 4:30 p.m. | Please call 847-590-3320 to register.3D Printing for Kids: Intermediate Tinkercad
Strictly for grades 3-5.
Monday, October 13 | 4:30 p.m. | Please call 847-590-3320 to register.CodeBuilders
Strictly for grades 3-5.
Thursday, October 9 | 6 p.m. | Please call 847-590-3320 to register.STEAM Appointments
Strictly for grades 4-5.
Wednesday, September 10 | 4:15 p.m.| Please call 847-590-3320 to register.
Friday, September 26 | 4:15 p.m. | Please call 847-590-3320 to register.
Tuesday, October 28 | 4:15 p.m. | Please call 847-590-3320 to register.
