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March Book Madness
Monday, March 06, 2023
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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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.
Kohl Children's Museum Mobile Learning Lab: Animal Architects
Monday, March 27, 2023
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Glencoe Public Library
Hammond Room
All Ages with an Adult
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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
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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!
Just drop in!
Registration is open
Marble Run Mania
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Glencoe Public Library
Hammond Room
Grades 2-6
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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
Registration required
Collage Art
Thursday, March 30, 2023
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Glencoe Public Library
Hammond Room
Ages 5 and up, under 8 with an adult
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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
Friday, March 31, 2023
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Glencoe Public Library
Hammond Room
Ages 2-5
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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
Saturday, April 01, 2023
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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Just drop in!
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K9 Reading Buddies
Wednesday, April 05, 2023
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
Friday, April 07, 2023
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Glencoe Public Library
Hammond Room
Grades 3-6
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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.
Registration is open
Lego Builders
Friday, April 07, 2023
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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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: Stay and Play
Monday, April 10, 2023
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Glencoe Public Library
Hammond Room
Babies 0-14 months with caregiver
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After attending Baby Time, stay and play for a while!
Tales for Tots
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Glencoe Public Library
Hammond Room
All ages with caregiver
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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.
Tales for Tots
Thursday, April 13, 2023
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Glencoe Public Library
Hammond Room
All ages with caregiver
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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.
Registration is open
Tinker Time: Peep Nests
Thursday, April 13, 2023
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Glencoe Public Library
Hammond Room
Grades 2-5
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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
Friday, April 14, 2023
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)
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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)
March 3, 10, 17 (Register)
April 14, 21, 28 (This session)
Registration is open
I Survived the San Francisco Earthquake
Saturday, April 15, 2023
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Glencoe Public Library
Hammond Room
Grades 2-6
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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
Monday, April 17, 2023
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)
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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)
March 6, 13, 20 (Register)
April 17, 24, May 1 (This session)
Baby Time: Stay and Play
Monday, April 17, 2023
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Glencoe Public Library
Hammond Room
Babies 0-14 months with caregiver
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After attending Baby Time, stay and play for a while!
Registration is open
Little Bookworms Book Club
Monday, April 17, 2023
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Glencoe Public Library
Hammond Room
Grades 1-2
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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
Tales for Tots
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Glencoe Public Library
Hammond Room
All ages with caregiver
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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.
Tales for Tots
Thursday, April 20, 2023
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Glencoe Public Library
Hammond Room
All ages with caregiver
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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.
Join the waiting list
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Krafty Kids: Garden Wind Chimes
Thursday, April 20, 2023
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
Friday, April 21, 2023
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)
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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)
March 3, 10, 17 (Register)
April 14, 21, 28 (This session)