Skokie Public Library // Youth Activities Calendar // SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER 2015

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Stargazer NightsWe’ll have our telescope out for stargazing, constellation naming, and space discovery. Weather permitting.

Full Corn MoonMonday, September 28 // 7–8:30 pm // Village Green

Orionids Meteor ShowerThursday, October 22 // 7–8:30 pm // Village Green

Canes for a CauseSunday, October 25 // 12:30–2:30 pm // Central Lobby // All AgesMake a difference by decorating a walking cane that will be donated to a person in need. This service project is part of the library’s celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Arrive early, as supplies are limited.

Campfire StoriesFriday, October 30 // 6:30–7:30 pm // Village Green Enjoy the fall weather with stories around the campfire. Storyteller Chris Fascione will add to the autumn mood with not-too-scary stories that are perfect for entertaining the whole family. Stay after the stories for s’mores!

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Knit and Purl Drop-In Tuesdays in September and October // 5–6 pm // Writers’ NookWhether you’re new to knitting or experienced, join us to work on knitting projects. Please bring your own needles and yarn. For beginners, we suggest #7 or #8 needles and simple yarn like Red Heart Super Saver.

Family MoviesHomeFriday, September 11 // 7–8:30 pm // Petty AuditoriumBased on Adam Rex’s book The True Meaning of Smekday. Released 2015–94 minutes–Rated PG for mild action and some rude humor–Animated Adventure

CinderellaFriday, October 9 // 7–8:45 pm // Petty AuditoriumA thrilling live-action retelling of the classic fairy tale. Released 2015–105 minutes–Rated PG for themes–Fantasy Drama

Star Wars ExtravaganzaSaturday, October 3 // noon–4 pm // Youth ServicesA long time ago in a galaxy far, far away...there was a library where Star Wars was celebrated by all! Hone your skill using the Force with an assortment of games, trivia, and activities for the whole family.

new registration datesStarting in September, you can register for two months of classes a at time. See something you can’t miss in October? Be sure to sign up on September 1.

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Musikgarten Monday, September 21 // 10:30–11 am or 11:30–noon Radmacher Meeting Room // Ages 0–5Parents and children develop a strong musical bond through singing, chanting, moving, dancing, listening, and playing simple instruments together. Join staff from the Music Institute of Chicago for activities that bridge the natural connection between music and movement, develop the child’s musical aptitude, and enhance their focused listening abilities. For children with an adult caregiver.

Book Babies StorytimeWednesdays, September 30–October 28 // 9:30–10 amProgram Room // Ages 0–11 monthsThis lap-sit class features stimulating stories, songs, and rhymes for babies and their caregivers. Older siblings are welcome. After the program, stay for Together Time to enjoy some coffee and chat with other grown-ups, with toys for the younger set.

Together TimeWednesdays, September 30–October 28 // 9:30–11 am Radmacher Meeting Room // Ages 0–23 monthsEnjoy a cup of coffee, donated by Starbucks Skokie Swift, and chat with other parents and caregivers while your child socializes and explores hands-on activities.

Wonderful Ones StorytimeMondays and Wednesdays, September 28–October 2810:30–11 am // Program Room // Ages 12–23 monthsJoin us for fun stories, rhymes, and songs, to build a love of books and reading.

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Toddler Time for Twos Tuesdays, September 29–October 27 // 10:30–11 am // Program Room // Age 2Fridays, October 2–30 // 10:30–11 am // Program Room // Age 2 Toddlers and accompanying adults share a lively program of simple stories, songs, games, and fingerplays. Children must attend with a parent or adult caregiver.

Pajama StorytimeWednesdays, September 30 and October 28 // 7–7:30 pm // Program Room // Ages 2–5Gather under the library stars for favorite stories. Pajamas are optional, but fun is guaranteed! For children with a grownup.

Halloween Stories and ParadeSaturday, October 31 // 10:30–11:30 am // Radmacher Meeting Room // Ages 2–6Come to a special seasonal storytime decked out in your costume to hear some fun stories, followed by a Halloween costume parade and trick-or-treating in the library.

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POP! Parents of PreschoolersReading to SucceedTuesday, October 27 // 6:30–7:30 pm // Craft Room // Parents of Children Ages 2–5The new Parents of Preschoolers group is a safe space for parents of children ages 2–5 to talk, enjoy refreshments, and learn about various aspects of child development from local experts. Meet other parents and support one another in doing the best for your young child. This month, we’re talking about ways to help your child build the skills to get ready to read. Parents attending this program may bring their young children to the Program Room for storytime while the group is meeting.

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club wonderSaturdays, September 19 and October 17 // 10:30–11:30 am // Program Room // Ages 3–8Families of children with special needs are invited to explore music, art, storytime, movement, play, and communication. Each class is taught by a specialist from a therapy organization. Limited to 20 participants. For children with a caregiver. Siblings are welcome.

Rainbow Therapy TimeSunday, October 18 // 12:15–1:15 pm // Radmacher Meeting Room // Ages 7–12Children with special needs are invited to enjoy the benefits of interacting with trained therapy dogs. Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy dog handlers will work with the children to strengthen motor skills, learn social skills, and increase language use. Parents remain in the library while children attend the program accompanied by trained volunteer aides.

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Breakfast with BooksSaturdays, September 12 and October 10 // 10:30–11:15 am // Radmacher Room // Ages 2–5Join us for our favorite stories and games while enjoying a light breakfast snack.

Rise & Shine StorytimeMondays, September 28–October 26 // 10:30–11 am // Radmacher Room // Ages 3–5 Join a lively storytime filled with a variety of stories, songs, fingerplays, action rhymes, and other activities aimed at building a love of language, books, and reading. Younger siblings are welcome with close adult supervision.

Preschool StorytimeTuesdays, September 29–October 27 // 10:30–11 am // Craft Room // Ages 3–5Thursdays, October 1–29 // 1:30–2 pm // Program Room // Ages 3–5 Come enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, action rhymes, and other activities aimed at building a love of language, books, and reading. Tuesday’s program is held at the same time as Toddler Time to accommodate families with both toddlers and preschoolers. Thursdays are drop-in days.

Science Club Jr. Thursday, October 1 // 10:30–11 am // Craft Room // Ages 3–5Preschoolers, come learn about science with fun and interesting hands-on experiments. Don’t forget to bring your best tool for exploring how the world works: curiosity! Dress to mess. For children with an adult.

Mission AdditionThursday, September 24 // 10:30–11 am Youth Services // Ages 4–5Explore the library’s pretend preschool store and practice simple number and math skills as you play.

Hooray for Pre-KWednesdays, September 30-October 281:30–2:15 pm // Program Room // Ages 4–5Read, experiment, grow! Help your child on the road to reading with stories and fun hands-on literacy, math, and science activities.

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School NightFaculty and staff from local schools will read their favorite stories, followed by refreshments.

Hillel TorahWednesday, September 2 // 7–8 pm // Youth Services // Grades K–5

EdisonTuesday, September 8 // 6:30–7:30 pm // Youth Services // Grades K–5

Molloy Education CenterTuesday, October 6 // 7–8 pm // Youth Services // Grades K–5

East PrairieWednesday, October 7 // 7–8 pm // Youth Services // Grades K–5

Builders ClubMondays, September 14–October 26 // 4–5:30 pm // Radmacher Meeting Room // Grades K–5Come create with our vast collection of Legos, Duplos, and other building materials. Design on your own or help build a joint masterpiece.

Science ClubWednesday, September 16 // 4:30–5:15 pm // Craft Room // Grades K–2Explore the wonders of the universe through science in a hands-on, fun way.

Adventure ClubFranceFriday, September 18 // 4:30–5:30 pm // Program Room // Grades K–4Learn about France’s culture, traditions, foods, and fun.

MexicoFriday, October 16 // 4:30–5:30 pm // Program Room // Grades K–4Learn about Mexico’s culture, traditions, foods, and fun.

Tie Dye Pattern ChallengeSaturday, September 26 // 10:30–11 am or 11–11:30 amCraft Room // Grades K–5Learn ways to design with tie dye. Bring a white, all-cotton shirt, towel, or other cloth item to test patterns with rubber bands and marbles. For kids with an adult.

Digital Craft TimeWeb DesignThursday, September 10 // 5–6 pm // Youth Computer Lab // Grades 1–3Learn about basic HTML, CSS, and publishing, and work as a group to create your own webpage.

Video ArtWednesday, September 30 // 5–6 pm // Youth Computer Lab // Grades 1–3Play around with video feedback and make your own artistic videos using CamTwist and QuickTime.

Green Screen SpotlightThursday, October 22 // 5–6 pm // Youth Computer Lab // Grades 1–3Learn to use green screen photography to put yourself in your favorite movie scene or sports event.

Road Trip USAPick up your road trip map as we set out on our yearlong adventure through the American Southeast.

On the Road to Louisville, KYFriday, September 11 // 4:30–5:30 pm // Program Room // Grades 1–5

On the Road to Memphis, TNFriday, October 9 // 4:30–5:30 pm // Program Room // Grades 1–5

Minecraft ManiaWednesdays, September 23 and October 14 // 5–6 pmComputer Classroom // Grades 1–4Minecraft is the game everyone is playing. Let’s get together, punch some dirt, and explore a world without limits. No account? No problem—use one of ours.

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Cross Stitch Friday, October 2 // 6:30–7:30 pm Craft Room // Grades 3–5Learn to make beautiful designs with only a needle and thread. We supply the materials; you supply the creativity.

Digital Craft TimeWeb DesignThursday, September 10 // 6:30–7:30 pm // Youth Lab // Grades 4–6Learn about basic HTML, CSS, and publishing, and work as a group to create your own webpage.

Video ArtWednesday, September 30 // 6:30–7:30 pm // Youth Lab // Grades 4–6Play around with video feedback and make your own artistic videos using CamTwist and QuickTime.

Green Screen SpotlightThursday, October 22 // 6:30–7:30 pm // Youth Lab // Grades 4–6Learn to use green screen photography to put yourself in your favorite movie scene or sports event.

WRITE Stuff Writing ClubWednesdays, September 23 and October 21 // 6:30–7:15 pm Program Room // Grades 4–5Aspiring writers, bring a notebook and we’ll get your creative juices flowing with some writing exercises and games. Stay an extra 15 minutes to share your writing with the junior high club members.

Fun with ScienceSaturdays, September 19 and October 17 // 3–4 pm Radmacher Room // Grades 2–5Join a professor from the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Northwestern University for experiments, games, and the joys of discovery. Enjoy learning about the wonders of science.

Trash to TreasurePaper MakingWednesday, September 9 // 6:30–7:30 pm // Craft Room // Grades 3–5Recycle and make paper. Learn some of the history behind paper making, experience the science of this art, and leave with your own handmade paper.

Craft StudioWashi Tape Your NameThursday, September 24 // 4:30–6 pm // Radmacher Room // Grades 3–5Make a personalized decorative name craft, perfect for displaying in your room, at your desk, or on your locker. Please give yourself at least 30 minutes to complete your project.

Bling a Mini PumpkinThursday, October 15 // 4:30–6 pm // Radmacher Room // Grades 3–5Celebrate autumn by personalizing a mini pumpkin to take home. Drop-in event. Please give yourself at least 30 minutes to complete your project.

We welcome children of all abilities to all our events; if your child has special needs, please call ahead to let us know how we can be most accommodating.

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Junior High CouncilTuesdays, September 1 and October 6 // 5–6 pm Program Room // Grades 6–8Join the Junior High Council to help us make decisions about library services and brainstorm cool stuff to do. Meet new people, share your ideas, and improve your community—all while eating pizza.

Manga/Anime Appreciation ClubThursdays, September 3 and October 1 // 7–8:45 pm Radmacher Meeting Room // Grades 6–12Read free manga and watch anime on the big screen. Japanese snacks are served! Dying for some ramen? Love to eat Pocky? Join us and revel in epic geekery, otaku style.

Friend SquadVolunteer Training Wednesday, September 23 // 6–7:30 pm Radmacher Meeting Room // Grades 6–12If friendship is your game, then we want your name. We are recruiting volunteers who want to earn service hours by being a friend to others. Help us run our monthly Friend Squad activities and create a supportive environment for your peers to meet new people. Sound interesting? Sign up for training to get involved.

WRITE Stuff Writing ClubWednesdays, September 23 and October 21 // 7:30–8:15 pm // Program Room // Grades 6–8Aspiring writers, bring a notebook and we’ll get your creative juices flowing with some writing exercises and games. Come 15 minutes early to share your writing with members of the 4th- and 5th-grade club.

Nail ArtFridays, October 16 and 23 // 4–5:30 pm // Junior High Zone // Grades 6–12Why pay a manicurist for designs on your nails when you can do it yourself for free? This Halloween-inspired nail art program will give you everything you need to create your own designs, from glamorous to ghoulish! We supply the instruction and supplies, you supply the creativity.

Friend SquadWednesday, October 28 // 6–7:30 pm // Radmacher Meeting Room // Ages 11–16Come meet new people in a supportive environment and watch your circle of friends grow. Trained peer volunteers host activities to help you get to know others your age. Youth of all abilities are welcome. Please call for special accommodations.

Zombie and Gore MakeupFriday, October 30 // 4–5:30 pm // High School Lounge // Grades 6–12Join us after school to become one of the undead. Staff will supply the makeup, but you have to bring your own braaaaaaaains!

Drop-In HoursGrades 3–8Monday–Thursday, 4–6 pm

Family (grades K+ with an adult)Saturday–Sunday, 1–4:30 pm

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Registration is required and begins 9/1 Spaces are limited Skokie Public Library // 5215 Oakton Street // Skokie, Illinois 60077 // 847-673-7774 // www.skokielibrary.info

All Youth Services programs are FREE and open to the public. Online registration requires a current library card. To register, visit calendar.skokielibrary.info or call the Youth Services Department at 847-324-3149. For ticketed events, attendees must be present to receive a ticket. If you arrive more than ten minutes after a program begins, you will not be admitted. Thanks, and we look forward to seeing you around!

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Skokie Public Library Trustees: Mark Prosperi, President; Diana Hunter, Vice President/President Em

erita; Karen Parrilli, Secretary; Susan Greer; Eugene F Griffin; Jonathan H M

aks, MD; Zelda Rich; Carolyn A Anthony, Director

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Rainbow Therapy / 12:15p

Canes for a Cause / 12:30p

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Builders Club / 4p

Musikgarten / 10:30 & 11:30aBuilders Club / 4p

Wonderful 1s / 10:30aRise & Shine / 10:30a Builders Club / 4pStargazer Night / 7p

Wonderful 1s / 10:30aRise & Shine / 10:30a Builders Club / 4p

Wonderful 1s / 10:30aRise & Shine / 10:30a Builders Club / 4p

Wonderful 1s / 10:30aRise & Shine / 10:30a Builders Club / 4p

Wonderful 1s / 10:30aRise & Shine / 10:30a Builders Club / 4p

Jr High Council / 5pKnit & Purl / 5p

Knit & Purl / 5pEdison Night / 6:30p

Knit & Purl / 5p

Knit & Purl / 5p

PreK Story / 10:30aToddler Time / 10:30aKnit & Purl / 5p

PreK Story / 10:30aToddler Time / 10:30aJr High Council / 5pKnit & Purl / 5pMolloy Night / 7p

PreK Story / 10:30aToddler Time / 10:30aKnit & Purl / 5p

PreK Story / 10:30aToddler Time / 10:30aKnit & Purl / 5p

PreK Story / 10:30aToddler Time / 10:30aKnit & Purl / 5pPOP! / 6:30p

Hillel Torah Night / 7p

Paper Making / 6:30p

Science Club / 4:30p

Minecraft / 5pVolunteer Training / 6pWRITE Stuff / 6:30 & 7:30p

Book Babies / 9:30aTogether Time / 9:30aWonderful 1s / 10:30aHooray PreK / 1:30pDigital Craft / 5 & 6:30pPJ Storytime / 7p

Book Babies / 9:30aTogether Time / 9:30aWonderful 1s / 10:30aHooray PreK / 1:30pEast Prairie Night / 7p

Book Babies / 9:30aTogether Time / 9:30aWonderful 1s / 10:30aHooray PreK / 1:30pMinecraft / 5p

Book Babies / 9:30aTogether Time / 9:30aWonderful 1s / 10:30aHooray PreK / 1:30pWRITE / 6:30 & 7:30p

Book Babies / 9:30aTogether Time / 9:30aWonderful 1s / 10:30aHooray PreK / 1:30pFriend Squad / 6pPJ Storytime / 7p

Manga/Anime / 7p

Digital Craft Time / 5 & 6:30p

Mission Addition / 10:30aCraft Studio / 4:30p

Science Club Jr / 10:30aPreK Storytime / 1:30pManga/Anime / 7p

PreK Storytime / 1:30p

PreK Storytime / 1:30pCraft Studio / 4:30p

PreK Storytime / 1:30pDigital Craft Time / 5 & 6:30pStargazer Night / 7p

PreK Storytime / 1:30p

Road Trip USA / 4:30pMovie: Home / 7p

Adventure Club / 4:30p

Toddler Time / 10:30aCross Stitch / 6:30p

Toddler Time / 10:30aRoad Trip USA / 4:30pMovie: Cinderella / 7p

Toddler Time / 10:30aNail Art / 4pAdventure Club / 4:30p

Toddler Time / 10:30aNail Art / 4p

Toddler Time / 10:30aZombie Makeup / 4pCampfire Stories / 6:30p

Breakfast with Books / 10:30a

Club Wonder / 10:30a Fun with Science / 3p

Tie Dye Challenge / 10:30 & 11a

Star Wars Extravaganza / noon

Breakfast with Books / 10:30a

Club Wonder / 10:30aFun with Science / 3p

Halloween Stories & Parade / 10:30a

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