Programs

Fridays, beginning September 18^th at 11am – Book, Boogie & Play!:  A well rounded storytime for our youngest patrons! We will read a story, boogie to music with instruments, and finish off playing various sensory activities together. Ages 18 months to 3 years MAX 15

Fridays beginning September 18^th from 3-5pm – Yay for Fridays!: Drop in for a different sensory activity each week. Grades K-6^th (children will not be admitted after 4:45pm)

Saturday, September 19^th from 2-4pm – Drop-in All about Leaves Craft: Stop in anytime during the program to do a variety of craft projects using leaves to celebrate fall. Grades K-6^th

Tuesday, September 22^nd at 4pm – Strawberry DNA: We will be extracting strands of DNA from a strawberry, using common household items. Grades 3^rd-6^th MAX 15

Wednesday, September 23^rd, October 7^th, & October 21^st at 1pm – Homeschool Club Science Wow!: Meet with other homeschool families and have fun learning about science. Grades K-6^th MAX 15

Thursday, September 24^th at 4pm – Tea Party Storytime & Bingo: Join us for a reading of Tea Party Rules by Ame Dyckman. We will have refreshments, bingo, and more! Grades K-2^nd MAX 15

Saturday, September 26^th at 2pm – Harvest Moon Lanterns: Celebrate the Harvest Moon and make a lantern to take home! Grades K-6^th MAX 12

Monday, September 28^th at 4pm – Candy Paint: We will be tracing Halloween candy onto a canvas with carbon paper and then painting with acrylic markers, all while enjoying a Halloween treat! Grades 3^rd-6^th MAX 15

Wednesday September 30^th & October 21^st at 3pm – Messy Art Storytime: Be a part of a masterpiece! We’ll read a story and create a giant art project as a group to hang up in the library! Ages 3-6 years (child must be accompanied by an adult over 16 years) MAX 15

Saturday, October 3^rd from 2-4pm – Drop-in Bookmark Design Competition: Stop in to create your own bookmark and enter our contest! Our Bridgeview Library patrons will then vote for their favorite! The winner will have their design turned into bookmarks and given out at the Youth Services desk for all to enjoy! ALL AGES

Saturday, October 10^th at 2pm – Optical Illusions: You Won’t Believe Your Eyes! Kids will be drawing an image that plays a trick on the brain, and then we will make invisible ink to write secret messages! Grades K-6^th MAX 15

Wednesday, October 14^th at 4pm – The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh Movie & Snack: Hip Hip Pooh-RAY! We’re celebrating 100 years of Winnie the Pooh! Come as a family and enjoy some Hundred Acre themed snacks. Ages 3-12 years (children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult) MAX 20

Saturday, October 17^th at 2pm – Starry Night Raccoon Art: Learn about local wildlife and create an adorable animal art masterpiece! Grades K-6^th MAX 15

Monday, October 19^th at 4pm – Pumpkin Storytime: Enjoy a few pumpkin stories, followed by playing pumpkin games. Grades K-2^nd MAX 15

Tuesday, October 20^th at 4pm – Pumpkin Guts: This is a hands-on, messy sensory experience where you can explore the inside of a pumpkin and make slime! Grades K-6^th MAX 15

Thursday, October 22^nd at 6pm – Pet Ghosts: Want a pet that’s low maintenance and easy to take care of? Then come and make your own pet ghost! We will mold clay into the shape of a ghost, and paint it to glow in the dark! While it dries, we will make a cute and spooky home for your ghost!                                         Grades 3^rd-6^th MAX 15

Saturday, October 24^th at 2pm – It’s the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown Movie & Popcorn: Who will wait in the patch for the great pumpkin to arrive? Stop by for some popcorn and watch the movie with us. Grades K-6^th MAX 25

Thursday, October 29^th at 6pm – Scary Storytime: Do you dare to be scared? Join us for an evening of eerie tales, urban legends, and spooky mysteries perfect for older elementary kids. Note for Parents: This program is specifically designed to be delightfully spooky but age-appropriate for ages 8–12. No graphic gore, just good old-fashioned goosebumps! Grades 3^rd-6^th MAX 15

Friday, October 30^th at 11am – Not so Spooky Storytime: Come dressed in your favorite costume and enjoy this Halloween storytime in a not so spooky way! Ms. Amy will read a not so spooky story, we’ll dance to toddler Halloween music, and spend our remaining time doing a simple Halloween craft. Before you leave, we’ll have a parade around the library to get some treats! Ages 18 months-4 years MAX 15

Saturday, October 31^st from 3 to 6pm – Trick or Treat @ the Library: Will you get a treat or Trick?? Stop in and show us your costumes! ALL AGES