This summer will be our most exciting yet! Even though the library will be under construction, we’ll keep you entertained for hours with storytimes, building programs, fantastic entertainment, crafts, and our Summer Reading Club!
| DROP-IN STORYTIMES |
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BUILDER BABIES: STORYTIME FOR ONE-YEAR-OLDS (WITH A PARENT OR CAREGIVER) |
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9:30 A.M. • TUESDAYS • JUNE 2 & 16 • ACTIVE LEARNING CENTER , COOK PARK LIBRARY |
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TUESDAYS • JUNE 30, JULY 14 & 28 • TLC, 114 N. MILWAUKEE AVENUE, LIBERTYVILLE |
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Build a future reader! Each half-hour session will feature songs, fingerplays, simple stories, movement, and social interaction. |
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TOOLBOX TWOS: STORYTIME FOR 2-YEAR-OLDS (WITH A PARENT OR CAREGIVER) |
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10:15 A.M. • WEDNESDAYS • JUNE 3 & 17 • COOK PARK LIBRARY PROGRAM ROOM |
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WEDNESDAYS • JULY 1, JULY 15 & 29 • TLC, 114 N. MILWAUKEE AVENUE, LIBERTYVILLE |
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What will we pull out of the toolbox at each Two’s Storytime this summer? Come and find out! Stories, flannel boards, musical activities, and a simple craft will be “constructed.” |
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RAISE THE ROOF! FAMILY STORYTIMES |
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2 P.M. • TUESDAYS • JUNE 2 & 16 • COOK PARK LIBRARY PROGRAM ROOM |
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TUESDAYS • JUNE 30, JULY 14 & 28 • TLC, 114 N. MILWAUKEE AVENUE, LIBERTYVILLE |
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10:15 A.M. • TUESDAYS • JUNE 9, 23, JULY 7 & 21 • EVERGREEN INTERIM LIBRARY |
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Join us for stories and musical activities at your choice of time and location. |
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| REGISTERED PROGRAMS |
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All programs are open to Cook Memorial Public Library District cardholders. Registration begins one week in advance, unless otherwise noted. To register, visit the library, click here or call (847) 362-2330. Children must be entering the grade posted in Fall 2009 for each grade-restricted event. |
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BILL THE BUILDER'S BOOKENDS |
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2 P.M. • TUESDAYS • JUNE 23, 30, JULY 7, 14, 21 • GRADES 3 AND ABOVE |
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MERRIMAC ROOM OF THE LASCHEN COMMUNITY CENTER, 294 EVERGREEN DRIVE, VERNON HILLS |
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Are you a future builder? Learn basic tool skills, hammering, sawing, using a screwdriver, wrench, and level. Use your new skills to make your very own bookends. All tools and supplies will be provided. Step up to the workbench by registering for the 5-week session beginning June 16. |
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To register, visit the library, click here or call (847) 362-2330. |
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HOW DID THEY BUILD THAT? |
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2 P.M. • THURSDAYS, JULY 9, 16, 23 • GRADES 4 AND ABOVE |
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MERRIMAC ROOM OF THE LASCHEN COMMUNITY CENTER , 294 EVERGREEN DRIVE, VERNON HILLS |
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Go back to ancient times with David Macaulay’s books to see how historic structures were created, and find out about life in ancient Egypt, Rome, and Medieval times. Build a model pyramid, Roman city, and castle! Registration for the 3-week session begins July 2. |
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To register, visit the library, click here or call (847) 362-2330. |
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YOU’RE NEVER TOO OLD TO BUILD WITH BLOCKS! FROEBEL BLOCKS WORKSHOP |
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11 A.M. • WEDNESDAY, JULY 22 • GRADES K-2 AND CAREGIVERS |
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MERRIMAC ROOM OF THE LASCHEN COMMUNITY CENTER, 294 EVERGREEN DRIVE, VERNON HILLS |
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Do you like to build things with shapes, balance, and design? Learn to build like architect Frank Lloyd Wright, who credits Froebel Blocks for inspiring his innovative Prairie style. Now you can experience them, too. |
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To register, visit the library, click here or call (847) 362-2330. |
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CAN YOU CRACK THE SECRET CODE? PENTOMINOS WORKSHOP |
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2 P.M. • WEDNESDAY, JULY 22• GRADES 3 AND ABOVE |
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MERRIMAC ROOM OF THE LASCHEN COMMUNITY CENTER, 294 EVERGREEN DRIVE, VERNON HILLS |
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Discover the fun and excitement of building with 3-dimensional pentominos, the problem-solving toy in Blue Balliett’s mystery novel, The Wright 3. Take the Wright 3 “Virtual Tour” of Wright’s Robie House while you problem-solve and challenge your design skills. |
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To register, visit the library, click here or call (847) 362-2330. |
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| DROP-IN STORYTIMES IN THE COMMUNITY |
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STORYTIMES ON THE GO AT BOOKMOBILE STOPS |
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6:30 & 7 p.m. • Thursdays • June 4 - Jul y 30 • The Park Butterfield, 2200 S. Butterfield Road, Mundelein |
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10:45 & 11:15 a.m. • Saturdays • June 6 - Jul y 25 • 900 E. Orchard Avenue • Mundelein |
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Enjoy fast, fun stories with our storytime crew on the Bookmobile. Storytimes will not take place on June 20 and July 4. |
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FRESH PICKED STORIES AT THE FARMER’S MARKET |
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10 A.M., 11 A.M. & NOON • THURSDAYS • JUNE 25 - JULY 30 • LIBERTYVILLE FARMER'S MARKET
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Enjoy a selection of stories that are the cream of the crop at the Farmer’s Market. Look for our blanket when you stroll through the Market in downtown Libertyville. |
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| Summer Reading Club T-Shirts |
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Summer Reading Club T-shirts will be available for purchase for $4.00 each. |
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