EARLY CHILDHOOD

Play and learn.

Our Time: Developmental Playgroup

Tuesday, March 14, 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.

Kids’ Playgroup

10–11:30 a.m. / Kids’ World

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

Weekly Storytimes

Storytimes will meet in the Lindsey Room unless otherwise noted.

DAY-OF TICKETS will be distributed on a first-come, 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.

Play, Learn and Grow Family Workshop

Monday, April 3, 9:30–11 a.m.

Hendrickson Room

Spend time together, experience art activities and meet new friends in this 4-week play and learning series for families. Each week, a different community resource specialist will discuss child development, speech and hearing, nutrition, or play and movement. For parents/caregivers with children ages 0–3; siblings up to age 5 are welcome. Register for April 3 only; will be automatically registered for the entire series: April 3, 10, 17 and 24.

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, March 1, 8, 22, 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.

Monday–Saturday

April 10–15

Kids’ World Infants–Age 3

Be sure to drop in Kids’ World during the Week of the Young Child, a nation-wide celebration sponsored by the National Association for the Education of Young Children, to enjoy fun activities.

Diaper Drive

April 3–14

First Floor

As part of the Week of the Young Child, we’d like to support families in our community by providing new, unopened packages of diapers of any size. All items will be given to families with young children at the Catherine M. Lee Women’s and Children’s Center for District 214 in Arlington Heights. Please leave your donations in the bin located on the first floor. Your support and generosity are greatly appreciated.

Globetrotters: Finland

Thursday, March 9, 4:15–5:15 p.m.

Lindsey Room

There’s a great big world out there - be a part of it! Get to know a new country every month by singing songs, playing games and making crafts. This month, learn about the European nation of Finland.

Arlington Heights cardholders only.

Grades 1–3.

Chess Club

Sunday, March 12, 1–2:15 p.m. / Lindsey Room

See page 10.

Age 6–Grade 6.

I Can Read to a Dog

Sunday, March 26, 2–3 p.m. / Lindsey Room

Kids’ Crafternoon

Monday, March 13, 4–5 p.m.

Cardinal Room

Calling first through third graders to come in and make some spring-themed crafts. Please dress in something that can get messy.

Grades 1–3.

Boredom Busters

Friday, March 24, 4:15–5:30 p.m.

Cardinal Room

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

Ages 5 and up.

Calling all Beginning Readers! Sign up and bring some familiar books to read aloud to a therapy dog any time within the hour. If you would like a picture with the dog, you may take one at the end of the hour.

Grades K–3.

Marshmallow Art Fun For KIDs

March 1–31 / Kids’ World

Join the fun by creating a peep-tastic display out of everyone’s favorite sweet springtime treat... PEEPS©! Transform your marshmallows into one of your favorite things. Pick up materials including one pack of Peeps©, a base, and instructions at the Kids’ World Desk while supplies last–anytime between Wednesday, March 1–Friday, March 31. One set of materials per family. Return your completed display and entry form to Kids’ World by April 1 to have your creation displayed in Kids’ World and be eligible for a random drawing prize.

Kids’ Book Discussion

Sunday, March 19, 4–5 p.m. / Lindsey Room

This month discuss the fun kid lit mystery: Aven Green Sleuthing Machine by Dusti Bowling.

Once you have registered, pick up a copy of the book at the Kids’ World Desk. Read the book at home, then join us to discuss and explore the story with a hands-on activity and snack.

Grades 1–3.

Fairy Gardens

Monday, March 27, 11 a.m.–noon

Cardinal Room

Welcome the spring season using your creativity to make your own enchanting fairy garden.

Grades 1–3.

Kids’ Makerplace Takeover

Monday, March 27, 1–3 p.m. Makerplace, 112 N. Belmont Ave.

Experience the magic of making! Bring your friends and get your creative juices flowing while we explore all the library’s Makerplace has to offer.

Arlington Heights cardholders. Grades 3–4.

LEGO® Club

Tuesday, March 28, 10–11 a.m. Hendrickson Room

Drop in to make incredible models using LEGO® bricks.

Ages 4 and up.

Youth Book Me

Looking for your next favorite book? Let us help! Fill out a Youth Book Me request form with your reading preferences and we will put together a list of recommended titles. We can even put a few items on hold for you! Please allow up to three days for your request to be filled. For kids, tweens and teens.

Book Me for Youth: ahml.info/content/ youth-book-me

Book Me for Parents, Caregivers and Adults: ahml.info/book-me

TWEENS Create and explore.

Tween LitCrates

Spring into a good book! Let us know your reading preferences and receive two specially filled crates, available at the beginning of each month.

Registration for the April/May session opens on March 1. Signups are limited. Tween LitCrates are for grades 4–6. Find more information and register at ahml.info/litcrate

Chess Club

Sunday, March 12, 1–2:15 p.m. / Lindsey Room

This class will consist of a fun, interactive teaching period with guided practice time. Both beginner and experienced players are welcome and will learn under the guidance of a Chess Scholars coach.

Age 6–Grade 6.

Tween Advisory Group (TAG)

Friday, March 24, 4:15–5:30 p.m.

Hendrickson Room

Join like-minded tweens to work on service projects, plan programs and play games.

Grades 4–6.