Storytimes with Miss Debbie (Sept 3 - Dec 18*)

At the Main Library, Monday through Wednesday: at the Branch Library on Thursday

*No Storytimes September 25, October 13, November 11, 26, and 27. Storytimes will be upstairs in the Children's Room October 6 and 7.

Pajama Time with Miss Debbie will return October 7

Axolotls STEM Challenge

Grades K–2

Are you interested in learning all about the curious creatures known as the axolotl? Join us and learn cool facts and history of these aquatic creatures while doing a fun-filled STEM activity. Click here to register

Library Playdate

Ages 1–5

Meet and make friends while enjoying our puppets, blocks and more! Join us in the Children's Room on select Fridays from 11:00am-12:00pm. No registration necessary.

Crafterday

Ages 1–5

Join us for an afternoon of crafting in the Children's Room! We will have supplies for you and your family to make a do-it-yourself seasonal craft as well as related books to read while you make your special project. All materials provided.

Mt. Pleasant Day on Elwood Ave in Hawthorne

All ages

Come visit the Library tent at Mt. Pleasant Day! Show us your library card and get a prize! We can't wait to see you there!
Mt. Pleasant Day is located on Elwood Avenue in Hawthorne.

Kids Chess Workshop

Grades K–1

Learn how to play chess in a fun and stress-free environment. Gain all the basic skills necessary to play a chess game, like learning how to move the pieces, introduction to all the rules and even checkmating the opponent. Join us for interactive, chess-related activities and cartoons! Click here to register

Graphic Novel Garage with Jay Cooper

Grades 2–12

Join NY Times best-selling graphic novelist and illustrator Jay Cooper as he shares tips on creating graphic novels: world building, character development, and the tools and tips he uses to draw dynamic graphic novels! Plus draw along with Jay as he gets ideas from the crowd for drawings in real time! Books will be available for sale from the Village Bookstore and Jay will be happy to autograph copies! Click here to register

Craft Crew - Wall Hanging

Grades 2–5

Join Daphne for some crafting fun! This season the Craft Crew will be working with yarn. We will be making a: Wall Hanging (SEP 18), Cat Mummy (OCT 23), Yarn Feather (NOV 20), Winter Hat Ornament (DEC 11). All materials provided. Click here to register

Library Playdate

Ages 1–5

Meet and make friends while enjoying our puppets, blocks and more! Join us in the Children's Room on select Fridays from 11:00am-12:00pm. No registration necessary.

Rock Your World Kids

Ages 1–8 and their families

Join us for an educational multicultural music show with instruments you get to play! We celebrate parents, grandparents, caregivers, happiness, nature and human connections! Armelle for KIDS brings instruments for everyone to join in as we sing and play global tunes-both traditional favorites and brand-new songs. Click here to register

Kids Chess Workshop

Grades 2–4

In this chess workshop, kids will have the chance to further their knowledge of chess in a stress-free environment. They will get an introduction to basic chess strategies, chess notations, and puzzle/problem-solving skills, plus formal chess games! Click here to register

Library Playdate

Ages 1–5

Meet and make friends while enjoying our puppets, blocks and more! Join us in the Children's Room on select Fridays from 11:00am-12:00pm. No registration necessary.

Meet Author Ibi Zoboi!

Grades 4–12 and their families

Join New York Times bestselling author Ibi Zoboi and learn about her journey into writing as a young Haitian immigrant growing up in New York City to discovering her love for literature. Ibi is the author of award-winning middle grade and YA Books! Books will be available for sale from the Village Bookstore and Ibi will be happy to autograph copies! Click here to register

Picture Book Art

Ages 2–3

Children ages 2-3 and their caregivers are invited to join Miss Debbie for a story, songs, and a fun art project! Click here to register

Library Playdate

Ages 1–5

Meet and make friends while enjoying our puppets, blocks and more! Join us in the Children's Room on select Fridays from 11:00am-12:00pm. No registration necessary.

StoryWalk® Program at Nannahagen Park

All ages

Come celebrate the opening of the new StoryWalk® at Nannahagen Park! A StoryWalk® is an outdoor reading experience where pages from a children's book are displayed along a walking path.
Join us and find out what the special book is this season! Miss Debbie will read other stories by the same author to get us excited! Then take the StoryWalk® with your family and our activity. Bring a towel, blanket or something to sit on for storytime! The Village Bookstore will sell copies so you can enjoy it at home!