Parents & Teachers

Parents: Visit the Enchanted Forest, a play space for children up to 5 years old with an adult (complete with ample stroller parking!). Kids can put on a show in the puppet theater, play games and puzzles, do projects in the craft room or attend storytime.

Tweens ages 9 to 12 are welcome to read, relax or play games in our dedicated tween space.

We have desktop computers and Minecraft stations reserved for children's use, as well as iPads preloaded with age-appropriate learning apps.

Teachers: Take a field trip to the Library! We welcome all public, private and parochial schools (homeschool groups and daycares, too!) for a visit. 

KidsZone is open during all regular Library hours, while our Teen Place opens weekdays at 2 p.m. during the school year. Planning to stop by the Teen Place during the school day? Request a date and time, and we'll do our best to accommodate your schedule. 

We also offer Treasure Bags filled with books handpicked by our librarians based on grade and reading level. 

If you can't make it to us, the Library will come to you! We'll visit your classroom for a 30-minute interactive presentation highlighting children's literature and library information.

Are you a preschool teacher? We'll do storytime! Contact kidsZone at (847) 923-3439 to set up a date and time.