Youth Services

Dolton Kids Read

As the new school year begins, we encourage all parents and caregivers to visit the library.  This will help your children develop the habit of using the library as you do, and will acquaint you with the many programs that can help and encourage your children in their academic and social pursuits.  Our library is a community asset, a place for quiet study and pleasant entertainment, and not the social playground it has become for some children and teenagers as of late.  We greately appreciate your cooperation and welcome your support and volunteerism.  We wish that, as you move into autumn, you will find comfort, joy, and most of all, peace!

Fall Reading Program

The summer might be over, but starting again on September 6th, you can turn in your book logs and claim your prizes in the coveted prize palace.  Keep an eye on the prize palace as we add even more prizes!  We understand that the demands of the school year will take center stage in your busy schedule, but we would like you all to continue to participate as you move through the shool year.  For more information, please come into the library and ask to speak to a Youth Services representative, or contact the Youth Services Department at (708) 849-2385.

What Else Is Scheduled This Fall?

Some of your favorite Youth Service Programs have returned and we hope you can come join us for lots of fun. 

The younger kids will enjoy the return of Toddler Time and Craft Time.  Relax with some popcorn during our Wednesday Movie Time presentations.  Teens should inquire about and sign up for our Special Movie presentation on September 9th.  The Tween-U-Teens Discussion group is now open to all teenagers, so stop by and lets chat.  Our Graphic Novels Club also returns, join in and see what others are reading.  New this fall is our Food & Fitness Fun for Youth program, where you can learn about nutrition and exercise.  Finally, arguably our favorite continuing youth program:  "Now We're Cooking!"  This fall's topic will be Holiday Cookies!  Plus don't forget to stop by the Reference Desk and ask about our Museum Adventure Pass program which has been extended until August 2011.

So make time to visit the Dolton Public Library before winter hits to enjoy all this and so much more!

For further details about these programs and other offerings, please check out our Calendar of Events.