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March Book Madness

Sunday, April 02, 2023
Glencoe Public Library
Children's Department
Which books will come out on top in our 2023 literary tournament of champions? Two titles will be awarded: one for picture books and readers, and the other for chapter books.

Vote for Picture Books: http://bit.ly/gpl-mbm-picture
Vote for Chapter Books: http://bit.ly/gpl-mbm-chapter

Vote in the library or online beginning Monday, March 6. New winners will advance to the next round each week, with the ultimate champions crowned on April 3. Best of all, voters will be entered in a drawing to win the year's winning books! One entry/vote per week per person. 
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Kohl Children's Museum Mobile Learning Lab: Animal Architects

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Glencoe Public Library
Hammond Room
All Ages with an Adult

Have you ever thought about how animals build their homes and what kinds of tools they use?  Explore different bird nests, use beaks as tools, and create a nesting orb for area birds when Kohl Children's Museum comes to Glencoe!

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Elephant and Piggie Party

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Elephant and Piggie dancing with voice balloons reading "Party" coming from both of their mouths
Glencoe Public Library
Hammond Room
Suggested for ages 3-7

Join us for a very special storytime featuring Piggy and her best friend, Gerald the Elephant. We might even have a surprise guest join the festivities! We’ll read, sing and laugh together, then stay for games, crafts, and general silliness!

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Marble Run Mania

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Glencoe Public Library
Hammond Room
Grades 2-6

What goes up must come down! Design and build a marble run out of recycled materials! Work solo or on a team to create the unique course of your dreams. 

Registration required
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Collage Art

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Glencoe Public Library
Hammond Room
Ages 5 and up, under 8 with an adult

Do you dream of creating art like Eric Carle? Drop in during spring break to design one-of-a-kind collage art using unique pre-made textured papers. Use liquid watercolors to make your own textured paper as well.  

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Preschool Dance Party

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Glencoe Public Library
Hammond Room
Ages 2-5

Join us for music, movement, and fun at our preschool dance party. We'll feature dance-along favorites and hits from kid friendly musicians like Jim Gill and Laura Doherty. Tutus welcome! 

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Hebrew Storytime

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Glencoe Public Library
Hammond Room
All ages with caregiver

Introduce kids to the Hebrew language at a special Bilingual Family Storytime. Join local author Arianna Cohen Brooks as she reads from her books My Mushy Matzah Ball and Happy Hamentashen, sings favorite Hebrew songs, and does a fun craft. 

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K9 Reading Buddies

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Glencoe Public Library
Hammond Room

Grades 1-5

Share some of your favorite books with a four-legged furry friend! Practice your reading skills by signing up for a 15-minute slot to read to a trained therapy dog. 

Registration required

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Polymer Clay Creations

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Two girls work at a table on polymer clay creations
Glencoe Public Library
Hammond Room
Grades 3-6

Learn basic techniques to create polymer clay charms, figurines, and more. Follow along with a shared project, or let your own creativity flow. 

Registration required.
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Lego Builders

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Glencoe Public Library
Hammond Room
Grades 1-6

Do you love Lego and using your imagination? We'll bring out our GIANT stash of Lego pieces for an awesome building challenge! Registration required.

Lego classes are supported by the Janet Hauser Fund

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Baby Time

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Glencoe Public Library
Hammond Room
Babies birth - 14 months with caregiver

Build early literacy skills with songs, rhymes, bounces, and books while enjoying the company of other babies and caregivers! 
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Baby Time: Stay and Play

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Glencoe Public Library
Hammond Room
Babies 0-14 months with caregiver

After attending Baby Time, stay and play for a while! 
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Tales for Tots

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Glencoe Public Library
Hammond Room
All ages with caregiver

Join us for books, songs, and more to build early literacy skills, then stick around after stories to play and socialize. 

Stories: 10:30-11
Play: 11-11:30

Just drop in! Space may be limited by room capacity.
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Tales for Tots

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Glencoe Public Library
Hammond Room
All ages with caregiver

Join us for books, songs, and more to build early literacy skills, then stick around after stories to play and socialize. 

Stories: 10:30-11
Play: 11-11:30

Just drop in! Space may be limited by room capacity.
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Tinker Time: Peep Nests

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Glencoe Public Library
Hammond Room
Grades 2-5 

Keep your Peep safe from predators!  Construct a nest and the tallest tree possible to hold your Peep high above the ground.  Are you up for the challenge?

Registration Required
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Time for Twos

9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
Glencoe Public Library
Hammond Room
Ages 2-3 with caregiver (Child must be 2 on or before March 1, 2023) 

Ready to get hands-on? Join us for stories and creative activities connected to that week's stories. This class is aimed at children who have not yet entered 3 year old preschool. Must register for each month separately. Sign up for Monday OR Friday, not both.

Friday Sessions: 
March 3, 10, 17 (Register)
April 14, 21, 28 (This session)
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I Survived the San Francisco Earthquake

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Glencoe Public Library
Hammond Room
Grades 2-6

The Great San Francisco Earthquake of 1906 lasted less than a minute, but destroyed over 80% of the city from the quake itself and resulting fires.  Can you build a structure that can withstand an earthquake? Test your engineering skill to see if you can survive the destruction!

Registration required
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Time for Twos

9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
Glencoe Public Library
Hammond Room
Ages 2-3 with caregiver (Child must be 2 on or before March 1, 2023) 

Ready to get hands-on? Join us for stories and creative activities connected to that week's stories. This class is aimed at children who have not yet entered 3 year old preschool. Must register for each month separately. Sign up for Monday OR Friday, not both.

Monday Sessions: 
March 6, 13, 20 (Register)
April 17, 24, May 1 (This session)
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Baby Time

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Glencoe Public Library
Hammond Room
Babies birth - 14 months with caregiver

Build early literacy skills with songs, rhymes, bounces, and books while enjoying the company of other babies and caregivers! 
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Baby Time: Stay and Play

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Glencoe Public Library
Hammond Room
Babies 0-14 months with caregiver

After attending Baby Time, stay and play for a while! 
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Little Bookworms Book Club

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Book Cover: Fort Builders, Inc: The Birthday Castle
Glencoe Public Library
Hammond Room
Grades 1-2

Build reading and comprehension skills with friends! We'll read a short book together, talk about it, and do a book-connected activity. No reading assignments, no homework, just fun! 

Participants receive a free copy of the book discussion title to keep!

Registration required
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Tales for Tots

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Glencoe Public Library
Hammond Room
All ages with caregiver

Join us for books, songs, and more to build early literacy skills, then stick around after stories to play and socialize. 

Stories: 10:30-11
Play: 11-11:30

Just drop in! Space may be limited by room capacity.
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Tales for Tots

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Glencoe Public Library
Hammond Room
All ages with caregiver

Join us for books, songs, and more to build early literacy skills, then stick around after stories to play and socialize. 

Stories: 10:30-11
Play: 11-11:30

Just drop in! Space may be limited by room capacity.
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Krafty Kids: Garden Wind Chimes

4:15 PM - 5:00 PM
Glencoe Public Library
Hammond Room
Grades K-4

Nothing says spring like a wind chime swaying in the breeze.  Create your own wind chime to decorate your garden!

Registration required
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Time for Twos

9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
Glencoe Public Library
Hammond Room
Ages 2-3 with caregiver (Child must be 2 on or before March 1, 2023) 

Ready to get hands-on? Join us for stories and creative activities connected to that week's stories. This class is aimed at children who have not yet entered 3 year old preschool. Must register for each month separately. Sign up for Monday OR Friday, not both.

Friday Sessions: 
March 3, 10, 17 (Register)
April 14, 21, 28 (This session)
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