Families

Do something fun together. Play and learn.

Homeschool Hangout

Wednesday, January 11, 1–2:30 p.m. / Hub

Drop in for hands-on activities and the chance to meet other homeschoolers.

Bumps & Babies Resource Fair

Do you love babies? Kids’ World staff sure do! We are now planning our spring Bumps & Babies Resource Fair here at the library! If you have a service or business that supports growing families, expectant mothers, or bouncing babies, and would like to join us on Saturday, April 15, from 10 a.m. to noon, please email kids@ahml.info and we will provide the link to your application. There is no charge to participate.

OUR TIME: DEVELOPMENTAL

PLAYGROUP CELEBRATION

Tuesday, January 10, 10–11 a.m. Lindsey Room

An inclusive drop-in playgroup for children who receive or are considering therapy services, ages 0-5. Children play while families meet and find support. Siblings welcome. Facilitated by Beth Deiter, C.I.T.Y. of Support.

OUR TIME

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Saturday, February 4, 10 a.m.–noon Hendrickson Room

Join us for a time of connection and festivity as we celebrate inclusion with activities, crafts and tools that help serve families with youth with disabilities or receive therapy services and service providers. Presented as part of We Love Our C.I.T.Y. month.

Presch l Information Fair

Preschool and Childcare Information Night

Wednesday, January 18 7–8:30 p.m. Hendrickson Room

It’s never too early to start looking for the right preschool or childcare. Drop in and meet teachers and providers from more than 30 local programs. Recommended for adults only.

storytime

weekly storytimes for January

Storytimes will meet in the Lindsey Room unless otherwise noted. DAY-OF TICKETS will be distributed on a firstcome, first-served basis shortly before storytime begins. Caregiver attendance and supervision is required in all storytimes. Please visit the online calendar at ahml.info for more information about each storytime.

PLEASE NOTE regular weekly storytimes resume January 9.

Kids’ Playgroup

10–11:30 a.m. / Kids’ World

Drop in on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays when morning storytimes are scheduled.

kids’ time

Mondays, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. Ages 3–6. Arlington Heights cardholders only.

baby time

Wednesdays, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. Infants 0–18 months. Arlington Heights cardholders only.

wednesday fun night

Wednesdays, January 11, 18, 25, 6:30–7 p.m. Ages 0–6.

toddler time

Thursdays, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. Ages 19–35 months. Arlington Heights cardholders only.

family time

Saturdays, 10 a.m. Ages 0–6. Arlington Heights cardholders only.

Read and grow.

Stuffed Animal Beach Party

Tuesday, January 3, 1:30–3 p.m. Lindsey Room

Bring your favorite stuffie and join us for a beach party in the middle of winter! Drop in to meet new friends and imagine you’re building sandcastles, swimming in a pool or eating ice cream. Ages 3 and up.

Boredom Busters

Friday, January 6, 3:15–4:30 p.m. Cardinal Room

Looking for something to do? Drop in for a variety of crafts and games. Ages 5 and up.

Globetrotters: Jamaica

Thursday, January 12, 4:15–5:15 p.m. Lindsey Room

Get to know a new country every month by singing songs, playing games and making crafts. This month, learn about the Caribbean nation of Jamaica. Grades 1–3.

It’s CoOl tO bE KiNd

wItH GiNcY

Saturday, January 21 10:30–11:15 a.m. Hendrickson Room Gincy® knows it’s cool to be kind! Sing, dance and interact to original songs with important messages about kindness, respect, believing in yourself and working together to help make the community the best it can be for everyone! Grades K–5.

all about snailsMonday, January 16, 2:30–3:30 p.m. Lindsey Room Mucus, shells, antennae... oh my! Learn about this unique animal and then explore more through math, science, play and writing activities. Grades K–3.

Chess Club

Sunday, January 15, 1–2:15 p.m. Lindsey Room

Both beginner and experienced players are welcome and will learn under the guidance of an experienced Chess Scholars coach. Age 6–Grade 6.

LEGO® Club

Monday, January 16, 1–2 p.m. Hendrickson Room

Drop in to make incredible models using LEGO® bricks. Ages 4 and up.

Fortune Telling Fun

Sunday, January 22, 4–5 p.m. Cardinal Room

What will 2023 hold for you? Make an origami fortune teller and re-create your own personalized version of the popular novelty toy, the Magic 8 Ball. Grades 2–3.

I Can Read

Sunday, January 29, 3–4 p.m. / Kids’ World

Calling all Beginning Readers! Come in and get your picture taken with a book you can read all by yourself! Your photo will be displayed on our digital frames in the I Can Read area. Sign up and bring a familiar book to read aloud to a librarian any time within the hour.

Grades K–3.

Kids’ Crafternoon

Monday, January 30, 3:30–4:30 p.m. Cardinal Room

Make some fun winter crafts. Please dress in something that can get messy.

Grades 1–3.