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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.
What's the difference???
Grade parameters for programs are for the 2025/2026 school year.
AGE parameters for programs is the age of child on the date of the program.
Summer Library Programs
Registration at the Youth Services desk begins 30 minutes before each program.
No registration for Drop-In programs.
Mondays starting June 16th 11am to 1pm—Summer Drop-In Play Time: Drop in for a fun learning play time! Adults and kids will learn together about the weekly summer reading theme. Learning activities will be stationed around the activity room so everyone can explore, play, and have fun!
AGES 2 to 5 years with an adult
Mondays, June 16th, 30th & July 14th at 4pm—Little Chefs: Let your little chef’s creativity be sparked. We will be reading a story and move on to creating our own delicious masterpiece to eat. For allergy concerns please email lwidel@Bridgeviewlibrary.org for a list of ingredients being used. MAX 10 GRADES K to 2nd
Tuesday, June 17th at 6:30pm—Summer Craft: Celebrate the start of Summer by creating a unique craft. MAX 20 GRADES K to 6th
Wednesday, June 18th & July 2nd at 4pm—Book Club: Escape from Lemoncello’s Library Scavenger Hunt & Movie: We will be reading the book Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library. Starting June 9th-Come in any time before the first meeting to get a FREE copy of the book (while supplies last). On June 18th, we will talk about the book and do a scavenger hunt based on the story. For our second meeting on July 2nd, we will be watching the movie (snacks and drinks provided). Participation in the first meeting is required to come to the movie. MAX 10 GRADES 3rd to 6th
Fridays starting June 20th at 11am—Poetry in Motion Yoga & Craft: Join us for an adult-and-tot partner yoga class. We will move our bodies in a playful flow inspired by the stories and poems we read together. We will finish up by decorating a poem poster for you to take home! Feel free to bring your own yoga mat or a towel. MAX 15 AGES 0 to 5 years with an adult
Fridays starting June 20th from 3pm to 5pm—Drop-In YAY for Fridays!: We’ll have the activity room open with a variety of activities for the kids including: Play-doh, Legos, magnetic blocks, art, board games, and more! AGES 3-12 years, children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult inside the activity room. We can only accommodate 20 kids at a time.
Mondays, June 23rd, July 7th, & 21st at 4pm—Kid’s Cuisine: Is your child curious while you're working in the kitchen? Our program will introduce them to the safety basics of working with food. They will be enjoying what they have created at the end. For allergy concerns please email lwidel@Bridgeviewlibrary.org for a list of ingredients being used. MAX 10 GRADES 3rd to 6th
Wednesday, June 25th at 4pm—Mario Kart Tournament: Compete with other kids in Mario Kart on Nintendo Switch. Arrive at 3:30pm to guarantee your spot in the competition bracket. Play will continue until a winner has emerged. MAX 10 GRADES 3rd to 6th
Wednesday, June 25th at 4pm—Marble Run: Engineering skills come to life by creating your own marble run using Legos and other materials. MAX 15 GRADES K to 2nd
Thursday, June 26th at 2pm—Endlessly Ever After: This fun, interactive story time lets the kids decide how the story will end! After the reading, the children will create a craft based on the fairytale. MAX 15 GRADES K to 2nd
Thursdays, June 26th, July 10th, & 24th at 4pm—Tween Crochet: Level up this summer by learning a new hobby! Learn the basics of how to crochet with Ms. Vanessa’s guidance. MAX 8 GRADES 4th to 6th
Thursday, July 3rd at 4pm—4th of July Book Bingo: We’re celebrating America’s birthday by playing Bingo! Prizes will be awarded to winners and everyone receives a FREE book for playing! MAX 20 GRADES K to 6th
Saturday, July 5th at 2pm Family Game Day: Grab the family and head out to the library to enjoy some time bonding with fun filled board games. We will put out a variety of games to share with the whole family. AGES 5 to 12 years children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver 16yrs +
Wednesday, July 9th at 2pm—Dino Dig: Come to the library to dig up some fossilized dinosaur eggs! Crack it open, see what’s inside! You’ll get a little dino friend to take home with you, and then we will do another dinosaur themed activity! MAX 12 GRADES K-2nd
Saturday, July 12th at 2pm—Read to Rover: A special treat to encourage our 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. Starting June 30th—Stop in or call (708) 458-2880 to reserve a time slot MAX 12 GRADES 1st to 4th
Tuesday, July 15th (part one, create) & July 22nd (part two, paint) at 4pm—Tic Tac Toe Clay Creation: We will be creating our very own unique tic tac toe game out of clay, and then come back the next week to paint it. Participation in the first program is required to come to the painting program. MAX 15 GRADES K-4th
Wednesday, July 16th at 4pm—Paint a Character: We will use carbon paper to trace your favorite characters onto a canvas, then you will get to bring your art to life by painting with acrylic paints.
MAX 15 GRADES 3rd to 6th
Saturday, July 19th from 2pm to 4pm—Drop-In Creation Station: Stop 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) GRADES K to 6th
Summer Special Events
Jason Kollum: See a Juggler! Be a Juggler!
Saturday, June 21st at 4pm
First, you see a Juggler! Then you become one! Join us for this comedy Juggling & Variety Show that features lots of zany comedy, improvisation and tons of audience participation . After the show, it’s an interactive, total-participation, hands-on Workshop where kids of all ages get to actually try the awesome skills they got to see in the show! ALL AGES SHOW
Smarty Pants presents The Mousetrap Machine Show!
Saturday, June 28th at 2pm
The Mousetrap Machine Show is a STEM based science assembly program that teaches students how simple machines work! Watch Smarty Pants create a HUGE mousetrap out of balloons!
This program is best suited to a slightly older youth audience, Ages 5-11
Matt Sandbanks: A GREAT GOOSE CHASE Puppet Show & Workshop
Tuesday, July 1st at 5pm Puppet Show—6pm Puppet Workshop
5pm A Wild Goose Chase Puppet Show: Poetry springs hilariously to life as soon as shadow puppets hit the screen! A Wild Goose Chase is an interactive live performance that combines shadow puppetry with poetry. Recommended for ages 4 and above.
6pm*Puppet Workshop: Join Matt Sandbank as he teaches young people the basic ideas behind shadow puppet construction and manipulation in this hour-long workshop. Participants will leave with a puppet of their very own and the knowledge of how to bring it to life on a shadow puppet screen! Recommended ages 8 to 12 years *Children 5-7 years must attend with an adult.
T-Rexplorers
Tuesday, July 8th at 6pm
T-Rexplorers will get your kids excited about science and nature! See dinosaur bones up close and get a glimpse of what it’s like to go on a Paleontological dig with authentic dinosaur fossils from species like Triceratops and T-Rex. ALL AGES SHOW
Storm Science
Thursday, July 17th at 6pm
Come and explore the fundamentals of extreme weather with us. Discover the world of storm chasing, delve into local climatology, learn about previous tornado occurrences, gain knowledge of severe weather safety and preparedness, and participate in a Q&A session. Includes an air mass demo and tornado in a bottle!
This program is best suited to a slightly older youth audience, Ages 8+
Traveling World of Reptiles
Saturday, July 26th at 2pm
A favorite show at Bridgeview Library! This show is an up-close, hands-on presentation and experience featuring reptiles and amphibians from around the world. The show is very funny, educational, and interactive. It is a unique style of humor and education blended to make a totally original experience! ALL AGES SHOW
Book & Boogie
You may view previous Book and Boogie videos on our Bridgeview Library YouTube page!
Click on the kids below for quick access!
