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Programs

Programs which require registration are limited to Warrenville Library cardholders until one week prior to the program when registration will be open to the general public. To register, visit the Information Desk, call 630/393-1171 x100 or register online.

Activities

Lego Time
Tuesday, December 29, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., Ages 7 – 12
Monday, January 18, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., Ages 7 – 12
We bring the Legos, you bring your imagination – and maybe a friend or two! Come build with us for these special school break Lego events. Registration is required. Click here to register.

 

Mario Kart
Wednesday, December 30, 2:30 – 4 p.m. Ages 8 – 13
Go on a winter road trip with Mario Kart 8 for the Wii U. Registration is required. Click here to register.

 

Tech Club
Thursdays, 4:30 – 5:15 p.m., Ages 8 – 12
January 7, February 4, March 3
The Library is home to a host of cool devices and other tech toys that we can't wait to share with you. Each month, Tech Club will test out some of these as we explore a different theme. In January, we will kick the year off with our Ode to Code. February will be all about tinkering and invention and our March program will be extra-special, featuring a Greatest Hits lineup from our previous sessions. Drop in for one session or join us for all three. Registration is required. Click here to register.

 

Snap Circuits
Friday, January 15, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., Ages 7 – 12
Monday, February 15, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., Ages 7 – 12
Lego fans will love Snap Circuits, a colorful building set that lets kids safely and easily experiment with electricity. From building simple machines like an electric light to more complex projects like a motion detector or an AM radio, the Snap Circuits program will strengthen basic physics concepts for your young engineer in a creative, hands-on environment. Registration is required. Click here to register.

Reading & School

Nature-Telling
Wednesday, December 9, 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m., Ages 2 –5
Children ages two to five, along with an adult caregiver, are invited to join a naturalist from the Lincoln Marsh to listen to a nature-themed story and participate in a related craft and/or activity. Registration is required. Click here to register.

 

Crafty Kids
Wednesdays, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., Ages 2 – 5 
December 16, January 20, February 17  
Kids and parents are invited to join us for stories and a themed craft perfect for displaying on the fridge back home. Registration is required. Click here to register.

 

Paws for Tales
Saturdays, 10 – 11:30 a.m., Grades K – 2
January 9, February 13
​Young readers build their confidence by reading aloud to a certified dog in a non-judgmental, supportive environment. Call 630/393-1171 x100 to sign up for a 15-minute session with a certified dog and volunteer team from the Naperville Area Humane Society. Bring your own books or choose from a wide variety of picture books and easy readers all about pets. Young readers will take home a host of goodies, including stickers, coloring pages and a new book that is theirs to keep!

 

Book Bunch
Thursdays, 4:30 - 5 p.m., Ages 6 – 8
January 14, February 11 
Join us for activities including book talking, crafts and games. Bring your favorite books or explore new ones. Come read with us and share in the fun. Registration is required. Click here to register.

 

 

 

 

 

Storytimes

Pajama Jam Storytime
Thursdays, 6:30 p.m., Ages  3 – 7
December 3, 10, 17
During the busy month of December, what could be better than to wind down and cuddle up in your jammies for a bedtime story and a song? Bring the whole family for this new good-night storytime.

 

Swingin’ Storytime

Mondays, January 11 – February 29, 5:30 p.m., All ages
Swing, sway, jump and dance to the beat of stories with a blend of rhythm and songs.

 

Family Storytime

Tuesdays, January 12 – February 23, 10 a.m., All ages
Drop in for a few stories, some rhymes, songs and finger plays.

 

Toddler Time

Thursdays, January 14 – February 25, 10 a.m., Ages 1½  – 3
Children ages 18-36 months enjoy singing, dancing, stories, finger plays and playtime.

Special Events

Ice King Hunt
December 1-30, Ages 5 – 11
Help Finn and Jake stop the Ice King (and his penguin army) from ruining the holidays. Try to find the Ice King, Gunter and other penguins here in the Library. Pick up an entry form at the Information Desk. Turn in your completed form to win a small prize.

 

Rockin’ New Year’s Toddler Bash
Thursday, December 10, 10 a.m. – 10:45 a.m., Ages 18 – 36 months
Partygoers and their caregivers are invited to join us in this New Year’s celebration. We will read a story, dance to some tunes, make a craft and play with our friends. Registration is required. Click here to register.

 

The Mad Hatter's Tea Party
Saturday, December 12, 2 – 3 p.m., Ages 8 – 14
"Yes, that's it," said the Hatter with a sigh, "it's always tea-time."
Curiouser and curiouser Alice in Wonderland turns 150 this year! Daughters and their mothers (or grandmas, or aunts, or big sisters) are cordially invited to join us to celebrate this timeless favorite with afternoon tea, cookies, flamingo croquet, riddles and crafts. Registration is required. Click here to register.

 

Cocoa Day
Saturday, January 16, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., Ages 3 – 8
Brr… Baby it’s cold outside. Warm up at the Library with a cup of hot cocoa. Wear warm pajamas, toasty slippers and bring a fuzzy animal. Make a Snowman craft and join the Cozy Corner for Winter Stories. Registration is required. Click here to register.

 

Raining Hearts
Saturday, February 6, 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., Ages 3 – 8  
Do you have a secret valentine? Would you like to surprise Grandma or Grandpa with a special card? Join us at this drop-in craft program. We will provide supplies and help with assembly. Registration is required. Click here to register.

 

 

 

**If you need assistance in the library, ask us! We’re happy to help. If you require ADA accommodations for a Library program or event, please notify the Library office at least two weeks in advance at 630/393-1171 x118.

 

** Attendance at Library programs and events constitutes consent to be photographed for Library publicity purposes.

 

 

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