Special Events & Workshops
Parents may register their children for programs in person, by telephone or by filling in our online form. Please have your library card ready as you make your selections, and please note that parents must register their children for programs.
R.E.A.D. to the Dogs @ the Library
Tuesdays, March 9, April 13 and May 11 from 7-8 p.m.
Beginning or independent readers; limit 8 per date; registration required
Read aloud to one of the dogs from Hinsdale Humane Society's Pet Assisted Learning Program and practice one-on-one reading in a pressure-free environment. Children must be beginning or independent readers. Sign up for one 15-minute slot.
Teddy Bear Picnic
Saturday, March 20, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
3 years and up w/adult; limit 20; registration required
Celebrate the first day of Spring with a special indoor picnic party! Bring your teddy bear or favorite stuffed animal and join us for treats, parachute games and songs! This is a great event for grandparents and grandchildren, too!
Lego Play
Tuesday, March 23, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
All ages; drop-in event
Come to the Library and be creative, build away til your heart’s content and have fun with your friends. Duplos will be available for younger kids. We will display creations and photos for everyone to see. No registration is required.
Recycle Magic
Tuesday, April 6, 10-10:45 a.m.
4-5 years; limit 15; registration required
Want to teach your child to reduce and reuse? Let your child see and learn what they can do and make with items around the house. Let the magic of recycling begin.
Children's Toy Swap
Saturday, April 10, 1:30-3 p.m.
5 years through 6th grade; limit 30; registration required
Clean out the kids' closets! Children will receive “library tokens” to trade toys, books and games that they no longer use. Sign up for table space to display your items or just stop by to browse! Children 8 or younger must have an adult with them at their table.
Masterpiece Club
Origami: Wednesday, April 28, 2-2:45 p.m.
Clay: Wednesday, May 19, 4-4:45 p.m.
1st-3rd grades; limit 15; registration required
Are you imaginative and artistic? Would you like to create your own masterpiece? Join us to become your neighborhood Van Gogh. We will be making and creating things with paper and clay. See what you can create with a little time and imagination.
“The Spoon Man”
Saturday, May 1, 10:30-11:15 a.m.
Pre-K and up; limit 80; registration required
The Spoon Man is an interactive family comedian who uses two spoons as a musical instrument, along with plenty of audience participation—including a mountain band. Everyone will have an opportunity to get “spooned.” Children 4 or younger must have an adult with them in the room.
Mother's Day Storytime
Tuesday, May 4, 10-10:45 a.m.
4-5 years; limit 15; registration required
How do you celebrate Mother’s Day? Come to the Library and find out how moms spend their special day. You will also get an opportunity to make a surprise for your mother.
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