Youth Services
Youth Services Program Registration Information
For information regarding Youth Services, please call 708-458-2880 x 106.
Please check out the calendar link here or pick up a brochure and calendar at the Youth Services desk.
Space is limited and a maximum capacity number has been set for each program.
Some programs require that participants be within a certain age range.
Age requirements will be enforced to ensure a pleasant experience for all.
Age requirements will be stated in the brochure or on the website.
Thank you for your understanding.
2025 Winter Session
2025 Winter Session
January 27th to March 8th
2025 Winter Session
Special Events
Saturday, February 1st at 2pm—Little Lunas Interactive Bilingual Concert:
As educators and teaching artists of over 20 years, the Cervantes sisters merge their love of music and education to bring you LiTTLE LUNAS, an interactive and bilingual concert for young audiences. Best for ages 3 to 6 years—Lower Level
Saturday, March 1st at 2pm—Ramadan Storytime:
Join us for a special children’s program featuring a heartwarming Ramadan story and a fun craft activity. Learn about the traditions of this holiday while creating something meaningful to take home. K to 2nd grade only. MAX 20
Pre-Registration will begin on Monday, February 24th at 10am
until capacity is reached. Call (708) 458-2880 ext. 106
2025 Winter Session
Registration at the Youth Services desk begins 30 minutes before each program.
No registration for Drop In programs.
Monday, January 27th at 4pm—Snow Paint: Join us as we create our own snow to paint a textured winter themed picture. Grades 3rd to 6th MAX 15
Wednesday, January 29th at 4pm—Arctic Animals Storytime: Bundle up for this chilly storytime! We will learn about animals who live in the cold, do a craft and have a cold treat. AGES 4 to 7 years MAX 15
Fridays Beginning September 13th at 11am—Book, Boogie & Play!: The best of both worlds for our toddlers! We will read a story, boogie to music with instruments, and finish the remaining time playing together.
AGES 18 months to 3 years MAX 20
Wednesday, Feb. 5th, 19th & March 5th at 4pm—Choose Your Own Book Club: This book club will allow kids to choose their own book, after discussing with their peers about what the genre or theme will be. Come back for the next club date to discuss your book with the group. Each week will have a new mystery activity that will tie into the chosen genre. February 5th club will be discussing books chosen from the Historical Fiction genre. Choose your own book and join us! Grades 3rd—6th MAX 15
Thursday, February 6th at 4pm—Bubble Art: We’ll begin our time with the story of two friends, Rueben and Felix, and their bubble challenge. Then we will be creative with bubble painting! Grades K-2nd MAX 15
Tuesday, February 11th at 6:30pm—Valentine’s Day Craft : Create a Valentine’s Day craft to give to someone special. Grades K to 6th MAX 20
Wednesday, February 12th at 4pm—Dino story time: Do you love dinosaurs? Join us for a dino-mite story time learning how dinosaurs say I Love You, and we will learn to move like a dinosaur and do a craft. Ages 4 to 7 years MAX 15
Saturday, February 15th from 2pm to 3:30pm-Read to Rover: A special treat to encourage our young readers to read independently. Our furry canine friend will be here to listen to your child read a short story. Only one book per child, and child must be willing to read by themselves. Grades K to 2nd only.
Starting January 27th - Stop in or call (708) 458-2880 to reserve a time slot 12 MAX
(Late arrivals forfeit their time—no exceptions)
Thursday, February 20th at 6:30pm—Book Bingo: Come and play BINGO at the library, prizes awarded for winners and everyone who attends will receive a FREE book! Grades K-6th MAX 20
Saturday, February 22nd from 2pm to 4pm—Creation Station: Drop in anytime during the program’s time to do a STEAM based activity. (Although this is a drop-in program—we can only accommodate 12 kids at a time—your child may have to wait until a spot is available. In order to finish an activity before the end of the program, no one will be admitted after 3:45pm) **While Supplies Last** Grades K-6th
Tuesday, February 25th at 6:30pm—Winter Science: Come in and do a variety of winter themed science experiments that are guaranteed to be SNOW COOL! Grades 3rd to 6th MAX 15
Thursday, March 6th at 4pm—Crazy Concoctions: What is the science behind Pop Rock candy? We’ll find out and explore more crazy concoctions in this hands on science program. Grades K-2nd MAX 15
Saturday, March 8th from 2pm to 4pm—Drop -In Lego & Play doh: What’s your favorite, Lego or Play doh? This program let’s you choose both! Come and be creative at the Library. Children under the age of 5 must be supervised by a parent or caregiver. AGES 3 to 12 years
Book & Boogie
You may view previous Book and Boogie videos on our Bridgeview Library YouTube page!
Click on the kids below for quick access!