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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.
2025 Winter Session
Registration at the Youth Services desk begins 30 minutes before each program.
No registration for Drop In programs.
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
2025 Spring Session
March 24th through May 3rd
Registration at the Youth Services desk begins 30 minutes before each program.
No registration for Drop-In programs.
Tuesday, March 25th at 6:30pm—Spring Craft: Join us as we create a cute spring craft using clay. Grades K-6th MAX 20
Wednesdays, March 26th, April 9th & April 23rd 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. March 26th club will be discussing books chosen from the Mystery genre. Choose your own book and join us! Grades 3rd-6th MAX 15
Fridays beginning March 28th 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 15
Saturday, March 29th from 2pm to 3:30pm—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. Grades K - 4th only. Starting March 17th—Stop in or call (708) 458-2880 to reserve a time slot MAX 12
(Late arrivals forfeit their time—no exceptions)
Monday, March 31st at 4pm—Puzzle Day: Join us for a short story about problem solving before we move on to a variety of puzzles while learning to work together. Grades K-2nd MAX 15
Wednesday, April 2nd at 4pm—Chick it Out Embryology: What came first, the chicken or the egg? Come and learn about the life cycle of a chicken. We will be studying real chicken eggs and watching their transformation into chicks. Grades 3rd-6th MAX 15 Chick meet and greet on Friday, April 18th at 4pm
Tuesday, April 8th at 4pm—Defying Gravity!: We’ll begin our time reading Mini Grey’s, EGG DROP, a tale of an egg who just wants to fly, to introduce the concept of gravity. Then our experiments will test the force of gravity, and we’ll defy it by using magnets. We will end our exploration with some gravity painting. Grades K-2nd MAX 15
Saturday, April 12th from 2 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
Monday, April 14th at 4pm—Chicken Storytime: Chickens are taking over the library. We will read books about chickens, do a fun craft and then get a sneak peak at our hatching chicks . Ages 4-7 years MAX 15
Wednesday, April 16th at 4pm—Game Day: Let's have some fun! We will put out a variety of games to take turns on and they will have a chance to play our Nintendo Switch. Grades 3rd-6th MAX 15
Saturday, April 19th from 2-4pm—Drop-In Easter Craft: Join us anytime during the program hours and create a cute craft for the holiday. Grades K-6th
Saturday, April 26th at 2pm—Chicken Little Movie: Young Chicken Little throws his small town into panic by claiming the sky is falling. Unable to find the piece of "sky" that hit him, he earns the town's scorn. A year later, outcast Little tries to redeem himself by joining the baseball team, helping to win a crucial game. Grades K-6th MAX 20
Monday, April 28th at 4pm—Heavy Metal Science: Join us as we do some tin-credible science experiments with various metals. These activities are guaranteed to steel the show! Grades 3-6th MAX 15
Thursday, May 1st from 5 to 7pm—Mother’s Day Drop-In Craft: Celebrate mom by making a cute craft at the library. Grades K-6th **While Supplies Last**
Saturday, May 3rd from 2 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!
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