CHRIS FASCIONE PRESENTS:
AROUND THE WORLD

MAGIC OF “THE SPELLBINDER”

AMERICAN EAGLE
PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS:
THE FABULOUS FABLE FACTORY

DAVE DINASO’S
TRAVELING WORLD OF REPTILES

JOURNEY THROUGH THE JUNGLE

Bilingual Beach Bonanza Party

Saturday, June 29 2-3pm
Registration begins June 15
All ages with an adult
Who says you have to be near the ocean to enjoy a day at the beach? Come to the library and have some beach fun. We will make crafts, read, stories and play games. Hope to see everyone there!

KIDWORKS TOURING THEATRE CO. PRESENTS:
AFRICAN DRUMMING AND DANCING WORKSHOP

Ready Readers
Students in 1st and 2nd grades will learn to enjoy reading and improve their reading skills in “Ready Readers.”   Each session includes stories, games, and crafts based on the book for that session. The librarian will read the book aloud while the beginning readers follow the text in a copy of the book. They will receive a copy of the book to keep for further practice reading at home.
Each class requires seperate registration. Must have an Addison Library Card.

HI! FLY GUY by Tedd Arnold
Thurs., Jun. 6, 2-3 p.m.
Registration begins May 25
When Buzz captures a fly to enter in The Amazing Pet Show, his parents and the judges tell him that a fly cannot be a pet, but Fly Guy proves them wrong

LITTLE BEAR by Else Holmelund Minarik
Thurs., Jul. 18, 2-3 p.m.
Registration begins Jul. 6
Little Bear’s four adventures include taking a trip to the moon and having a birthday party.

GILBERT THE SURFER DUDE by Diane deGroat
Thurs., Aug. 1, 2-3 p.m.
Registration begins Jul.20
Gilbert the opossum imagines himself as Surfer Dude on a fun-filled day at the beach.

Young Monets Art Class
Students entering grades 1-5; must have an Addison Library card.  
In this art class, students will learn about artists, art terms, and art medias. Following stories focusing on art and artists, children will create their own art based on a variety of artists’ styles and an assortment of art medias. The afternoon also includes art themed games and activities.

ART AROUND THE WORLD
Wed., Jun. 19, 2-3pm
Registration begins Jun. 8
Students will learn about artists from all over the world and then create original postcards using a variety of media.

CLAY
Wed., Jul. 10, 2-3pm
Registration begins Jun. 29
Students will learn about clay artists and use some basic clay techniques.

ANDY WARHOL & POP ART
Wed., Jul. 31, 2-3pm
Registration begins Jul. 20
Students will learn about Andy Warhol and create pop art in the style of Warhol using colored pencils and markers.

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Book-a-Mania

EUREKA SOLUTIONS, INC. PRESENTS:
BEN FRANKLIN AND THE LEVITATING FROG

One on One Computer Tutoring
in the Children’s Department

Grades 2-5
By appointment only:
     Mondays and Wednesdays
         3-4 p.m. or 6-7 p.m. or 7-8 p.m.;
     Select Saturdays, 11-noon
Trouble with your typing? Pondering how to design in Publisher? Sign up for One-on-One computer tutoring with a Children’s Library staff member.

MAGNA-TILES PLAY SESSION

Drop In Make & Take Crafts for Preschoolers 

Wednesday, May 1, 10:30-11 a.m.
Thursday, May 2, 11:30 a.m.-noon.

Suggested for children 5 years and younger. Drop-in Program with Addison Library Card. Entry pass distribution begins 15 minutes before starting time. Most crafts can be completed in 10-20 minutes. Space is limited. All Ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

MOTHER’S DAY CRAFTS

Saturday, May 11, 2-3pm
Passes will be distributed 15 minutes before program begins
All ages with an adult
Uh-oh! Mother’s Day is tomorrow. Don’t worry if you forgot… Come to the library to make something special just in time for Mom’s special day.
Space is limited.

FATHER’S DAY CRAFTS

Friday, June 14, 2-3pm
Passes will be distributed 15 minutes before program begins
All ages with an adult
It’s the time of year to show your dad just how special he is. Make a beautiful gift for him, just in time for Father’s Day. Space is limited.

DROP-IN CRAFT: FABRIC ART

Monday, June 17, 2-3pm
Passes will be distributed 15 minutes before program starts
All ages with an adult
Color your own backpack to carry all of your summer reading books. Or, if you would prefer, color your own water bottle holder to carry your favorite drink on these hot summer days!

DROP-IN FUN WITH PLAY-DOH
 

Monday, June 3, 2-3pm
Monday, July 1, 2-3pm
No registration required
Space is limited
All ages with an adult
Every day is a great day for Play-Doh! Drop into the library have some fun with this fun toy that is over 50 years old. We will have lots of dough and tools to shape and mold it; we just need some creative kids to come in and have some fun.

Club LEGO®
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Space is limited.

Drop-in Chess & Board Games

Chess sets and board games are available to play in the Children’s Library during the hours the library is open. Ask for games at the “Ask Here” desk. 
 

Registration Information:

Registration only reserves your space until the starting time of the program. After that time, your space may be given away to others who are waiting. Plan to arrive a little early. 

(All programs require an Addison Public Library Card)

For each person registering, choose one of the following:

Sign up at the ASK HERE Desk in Children's Services

Phone Children's Services 630.458.3338

Register online with your Addison Public Library card.

From the homepage, open events on the top navagation. To access the registration form, go to the month the program is scheduled and click on the event.

For more information about any of our programs, please email children@addisonlibrary.org or phone 630.458.3338.

Ticket Information:  

Tickets only reserve your seat until the starting time of the program. After that time, your seatmay be given away to others who are waiting.
Plan to arrive a little early.

Tickets may be:

Picked-up at the Ask Here Desk beginning on the date available. An Addison Library card is required.

Reserved by phone, 630.458.3338, to be picked-up before the performance. An Addison Library card is required.