LIBRARY NEWS
Visit the Library and Check Out a Museum: You can check out up to four passes for free admission to 17 Chicago-area museums and cultural attractions. The Museum Adventure Pass program is made possible with the generous support of Macy’s. For complete details, ask at the Circulation or Youth Reference Desks.
FAMILY PROGRAMS
Black History Month Family Reading Club: Black History is American History. Discover it as a family. Complete five activities in this BINGO-style family book club and receive a bag of books and a chance to win a free family dinner. Activities include reading and listening to stories as a family, attending Black History Month programs, participating in Facebook activities and joining the family book discussion. Prizes donated by Dairy Queen and Culvers of Zion. Pick up your BINGO card in Youth Services. February 1-29.
Home School Networking Meeting: This informal, parent-run meeting is for all homeschoolers and those just thinking about it. Bring a snack and a game for the kids to enjoy while parents network. Tuesday, February 7 at 1:30 p.m.
African Dance Class: All ages and skill levels are invited to learn basic African dance steps with Ivette Roque from the Rhythm Academy of Dance in Waukegan. Saturday, February 11 at 1:00 p.m. Registration is recommended. Call 847.872.4680, ext. 5 or register online.
Linda Braggs, Inspirational Storyteller: Everyone is invited for an evening of uplifting, inspirational stories sure to engage the audience. Monday, February 13 at 6:00 p.m.
Black History Month Family Book Discussion: Jimi Sounds Like a Rainbow: The Story of the Young Jimi Hendrix by Gary Colio. This book is a Coretta Scott King Award Honoree for illustrations by Javaka Steptoe. Read the book as a family and come to the book discussion. Each family member will receive a book. Tuesday, February 21 at 7:00 p.m. Registration is required. Call 847.872.4680, ext. 5 or register online.
National African American Read-In: On Saturday, February 25 at 1:00 p.m., ZBPL joins hundreds of libraries and schools in this annual event to celebrate Black literature. Registration is not required. Help us make history by coming to share your favorite stories and poems. Schools, churches, libraries, bookstores, community and professional organizations, and interested citizens are urged to make literacy a significant part of Black History Month by hosting and coordinating Read-Ins in their communities. Hosting a Read-In can be as simple as bringing together friends to share a book, or as elaborate as arranging public readings and media presentations that feature professional African American writers.
PROGRAMS FOR KIDS
Wednesday Explorers: Does your child need something to do after school? Kids in kindergarten through fifth grade are invited to build and create as we explore the world in Wednesday Explorers, on Wednesdays at 3:45 p.m. Students come whenever they can, registration is not required. These activities will help keep your student busy and they’ll have so much fun, they won’t realize they are learning!
Justin Bieber Valentine’s Party: Beliebers and Non-Beliebers can finally unite for an evening of JB fun! Eat Justin’s favorite snacks, play left-handed games and more. Dress like Justin for the JB Look-A-Like contest. Not a fan? There will be games for you too! Tuesday, February 14 at 5:30 p.m. For kids in 4th through 8th grade. Registration is required. Call 847.872.4680, ext. 5 or register online.
BriXwerX Creativity Lab: Dave & Johnny Xandegear are back with lots of legos! Kids ages 5-12 will use their imagination to build spectacular Legos creations as they get tips from the experts. Saturday, February 18. Register for a one-hour session by calling 847.872.4680, ext. 5 or register online.
Preschool Programs: Help your child get ready to read with stories, finger plays and music. Caregivers are offered instruction and take-home sheets on child development and early literacy skills. Call 847.872.4680, ext. 5 or register online.
- Stories and More: These fun-filled half-hour sessions are for children ages 3 to 6 years. There are three sessions to choose from. Sessions run from January 16 to March 22. Come to one session or all! Registration is not required. Mondays at 10:30 a.m., Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. and Thursdays at 6:30 p.m.
- Infants and Toddlers Together: These fun-filled half-hour sessions are for children up to 3 years of age. One caregiver per child is encouraged. Space is limited so registration is recommended. Sessions are on Mondays at 6:00 p.m., January 16 to February 6.
- Tiny Tyke Time: These fun-filled sessions are for children ages 18 months to 3 years. One caregiver per child is encouraged. Space is limited so registration is recommended. Sessions are on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m., January 17 to February 7.
After School Program: The Zion Community Focus Group provides free supervised homework help and tutoring to kids in third through tenth grade. The After School Program will provide a way to enhance communication skills, tutoring and a model for personal responsibility. There is an emphasis on caring, responsibility, trustworthiness, fairness, respect and citizenship. Reading is a must and students learn how to use library resources for enrichment, as well as, schoolwork. For details, contact Beverly Mull at 847-746-2901. Mondays and Thursdays, September 12, 2011 to June 7, 2012, 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Choose Your Own Reading Club: Children in second through eighth grade are invited to come on in, grab a reading log and choose your own reading club! Choose from genres like Adventure, Biography, Fantasy, Mystery and more. When you complete five books, turn in your log for a free book, along with prizes donated by the Chicago Wolves and Applebee’s Restaurant. You will also get a certificate displaying your name and the genre you read.
Bluestem Reading Award Program: Kids in third through fifth grades can join the Bluestem Reading Award program and earn prizes for reading from a select list of books. Once you finish four books on the list, you can vote for your favorite book. Read all 20 of the nominated books and you’ll get a special award. Reading lists can be picked up at the library.
Monarch Award Club: Kids in kindergarten through third grade can join the Monarch Awards program. Win prizes for reading books from a select list of books. The more books you read, the bigger your prizes get! After reading five books, you’ll be eligible to vote for your favorite in this statewide program sponsored by the Illinois School Library Media Association. Reading lists can be picked up at the library.
Win with Reading: How about a cool trophy to decorate your room? 4th through 8th graders, stop by the Youth Desk to find out how to win one, and win other prizes by reading great new books. Win With Reading runs August 1, 2011 through January 31, 2012. Click here for the Win With Reading web site!
