National Library Week, April 10-16, is finally here, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you! In addition to our typical youth programs, we have a number of special youth activities planned to help us celebrate this fabulous week. Grab your little one and stop by to join in on the fun! Guess How Many!April 10-16, both Library locationsChildren can […]
Congratulations to all of our 500 book finishers! These children are participating in our 1001 Books Before Kindergarten program and are well on their way to reaching their goal of 1,001 books.The 1,001 Books Before Kindergarten program is an early literacy initiative for children through age 5. Designed to inspire parents to read to their children from birth and support […]
Are you looking for ways to make your child’s time on the computer fun AND educational? We are pleased to announce that an early literacy website, ABCmouse.com, is now available for free on our library’s computers! ABCmouse.com is an award-winning online program that provides young children (ages 2-7) with a multitude of activities and lessons designed to help build a strong foundation for […]
ChainsAfter being sold to a cruel couple in New York City, a slave named Isabel spies for the rebels during the Revolutionary War.By: Laurie Halse AndersonCall Number: J AND The Hunger GamesIn a future North America, where the rulers of Panem maintain control through an annual televised survival competition pitting young people from each of the twelve districts against one […]
Tuck EverlastingThe Tuck family is confronted with an agonizing situation when they discover that a ten-year-old girl and a malicious stranger now share their secret about a spring whose water prevents one from ever growing any older.By: Natalie BabbittCall Number: J BAB The Face on the Milk CartonA photograph of a missing girl on a milk carton leads Janie on […]
Anything but TypicalJason, a twelve-year-old autistic boy who wants to become a writer, relates what his life is like as he tries to make sense of his world.By: Nora Raleigh BaskinCall Number: J BAS Al Capone Does My ShirtsA twelve-year-old boy named Moose moves to Alcatraz Island in 1935 when guards’ families were housed there, and has to contend with […]
FloorsTen-year-old Leo’s future and the fate of the extraordinary Whippet Hotel, where his father is the maintenance man, are at stake when a series of cryptic boxes leads Leo to hidden floors, strange puzzles, and unexpected alliances.By: Patrick CarmanCall Number: J CAR No TalkingThe noisy fifth grade boys of Laketon Elementary School challenge the equally loud fifth grade girls to […]
Oakton Community College will be hosting a science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) career conference for girls in 6th-9th grade. This educational and engaging conference was created to help foster girls’ interest in STEM education and open their eyes to STEM related careers. The conference offers a wide variety of hands-on workshops from learning how to create your own app to […]
Are you looking for a spring break adventure? You could spend the day climbing tanks and exploring American military history at Cantigny Park, or plan a morning at Brookfield Zoo observing your child’s favorite animals. As an Algonquin Library cardholder, you can enjoy these wonderful experiences for free or at a reduced admission price by using our Museum Adventure Pass! The […]
The Strange Case of Origami YodaSixth-grader Tommy and his friends describe their interactions with a paper finger puppet of Yoda, worn by their weird classmate Dwight, as they try to figure out whether or not the puppet can really predict the future. Includes instructions for making Origami Yoda.By: Tom AnglebergerCall Number: J ANG KeeperOn the night of the blue moon […]
