spotlight on: picture books

If you’re a frequent Kids’ World visitor, you may have noticed some changes to the library’s picture book collection. Over the past year, staff and volunteers have been reorganizing and relabeling items, and the project is now complete. You may notice some of the same popular categories, and some renamed categories that better describe the library’s collection, as well as a few new categories. Many thanks to the library’s team of volunteers who helped relabel more than 10,000 books!

Here’s a guide to what you’ll find in each category:

Bedtime – Books set at bedtime or naptime

Concepts – Books about letters, numbers, colors, shapes and other concepts

Dinosaurs – Books featuring the alwayspopular prehistoric reptiles

Famous Friends – High-profile character series, such as Fancy Nancy, Disney, the Berenstain Bears and Curious George

Growing Up – Books that explore milestones and childhood issues such as starting school, going to the doctor, moving and death

Listen Along – Wonderbooks (print books with ready-to-play digital audiobooks inside) and books that include audio CDs

Magical & Mighty – Books with enchanted characters, such as fairies, dragons, unicorns, princesses, pirates, mermaids, etc.

Nature – Books about weather, the seasons, plants, insects and habitats

Things That Go – Books featuring cars, planes, trains and other vehicles

Stories – This is the largest section and contains titles that do not fit into any of the categories above

Find all of these books and more in Kids’ World on the library’s first floor.

Suggest a purchase

Can’t find what you’re looking for? Suggest a purchase! Purchase Suggestions are accepted from Arlington Heights Memorial Library cardholders. Visit ahml.info/form/purchase-suggestion for more information and to fill out a request. You can check the status of your suggestion on your account page.

Families

Do something fun together.

Homeschool Hangout

Wednesday, April 12, 1–2:30 p.m. / Hub

Drop in for hands-on activities, the chance to meet other homeschoolers and learn more about the library’s resources.

Kung Fu for Families

Sunday, April 23, 12:15–1:15 p.m.

Hendrickson Room

Join Sifu Cyrus of Chicago Northside Kung

Fu to practice Ving Tsun, an ancient Chinese martial art used to practice self-defense, boost the immune system, increase physical activity and develop relaxation.

Ages 7 and up.

Homeschool 101

Monday, April 24, 7–8 p.m. / Cardinal Room

This panel discussion features a brief introduction to homeschooling. For families who are considering homeschooling in the future or just getting started with homeschooling. Registration is not required.

Tuesdays in April, 6:30–8 p.m. / Zoom

April 4: Parents of children ages 2–kindergarten

April 11: Parents of children grades 1–3

April 18: Parents of tweens grades 4–6

April 25: Parents of teens grades 7–9

Heidi Croatt, Ph.D., will share information on how to successfully communicate with your child on topics related to sex and sexual development. Each program will share content that is specific to that age group based on research on child and teen development. The goal is to help parents feel more confident communicating with their children about topics that are often taboo or uncomfortable. For caregivers and parents.