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 Programs for Kids
To register, call 630-279-8696 or visit the Kids' Help Desk. Registration Dates are listed with each program description. For programs that require tickets, they can be picked up from the Kids' Library Help Desk on the dates listed with each program description.
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Virtual Author Visit: Bruce Hale
Thursday, March 22 • 4:00-5:00PM • Meeting Room 2
Bruce Hale, author of the Chet Gecko Mysteries and the picture book Snoring Beauty, will give a presentation via Skype, and tell how he went from being a kid who hated books to being a children's book author. Join us for a lively session with dramatic storytelling, Q&A, and even a cartooning lesson! Pick up tickets starting March 17. For Grades 2-8 |
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Solve the Mystery Character
Every day, March 4–April 28 • Preschool Area
Be a detective! Each week, three picture clues about a book character will be posted somewhere in the picture book area of the Kids' Library. Find all three clues to guess the mystery character. When you've solved the mystery, come to the Help Desk and get a sticker. New mystery character each week! No registration required. For Preschool-Grade 2 |
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The Chameleon Wore Chartreuse Book Discussion
Tuesday, March 20 • 3:30-4:30PM • Storytime Room
The Chameleon Wore Chartreuse by Bruce Hale
When fellow fourth grader Shirley Chameleon asks Chet Gecko to find her missing brother, Billy, Chet expects the case to be as easy as pie. But Billy's disappearance is part of a larger plot, involving a vicious Gila monster named Herman! Register starting March 6. For Grades 2-3 |
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Mysterious Creations: Open Craft Day
Tuesday, March 27 • 10:00AM-4:00PM* • Storytime Room
Stop by the Storytime Room and create something totally unique to take home. Grab a mystery bag full of craft materials, or choose from our bins of supplies. Children ages 7 and under must be directly supervised by an accompanying adult. No registration required. *Open crafting will continue until 4:00 or until craft materials are gone. For All Ages |
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Phineas and Ferb Across the Second Dimension Movie Day
Thursday, March 29 • 10:30AM OR 3:30PM • Storytime Room
Join us for a family movie! Phineas and Ferb find out the truth about Secret Agent P and take a trip to the second dimension to battle the evil Dr. Doofenshmirtz. Everyone attending the movie will be put in a raffle for a Phineas and Ferb prize! [Rated G] 78 minutes. Pick up tickets at the Help Desk on the day of the program. For Families |
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The London Eye Mystery Book Discussion
Monday, April 9 • 7:00-8:00PM • Storytime Room
When Aunt Gloria's son, Salim, mysteriously disappears from a sealed pod on the London Eye, everyone is frantic. Even the police are baffled. Ted, whose brain runs on its own unique operating system, and his older sister, Kat, overcome their prickly relationship to become sleuthing partners. They follow a trail of clues across London in a desperate bid to find their cousin, while time ticks dangerously by...
Read The London Eye Mystery by Siobhan Dowd and join us for fun and sleuth-y activities! Register today and pick up the book at the Kids' Library desk. For Grades 5-8 |
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The Secret of the Painted House Book Discussion
Tuesday, April 10 • 3:30-4:30PM • Storytime Room
The Secret of the Painted House by Marion Dane Bauer
When Emily finds a locked playhouse in the woods, she can't resist peeking through the windows. Inside, the walls are painted to look just like the surrounding woods, right down to an identical white playhouse with blue shutters. But the playhouse is not as deserted as Emily first thought. A girl lives on the painted walls—and she's dying for Emily to join her. Register starting March 20. For Grades 2-3 |
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Cam Jansen Mystery Party
Wednesday, April 18 • 3:30-4:15PM • Meeting Room 2
Join us for games and activities based on the books featuring detective Cam Jansen. With mysteries to solve and codes to crack, you'll need to bring your best sleuthing skills and be ready for fun! Register starting April 7. For Kindergarten-Grade 3 |
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The Legend of Pandora's Box
Saturday, April 21• 1:00-3:00PM • Meeting Room 2
The Mystery Shop hosts a mystery party where YOU are the detective. Solve riddles, puzzles, and coded messages while trying to figure out whodunit. Register starting April 14. For Grades 3-6 |
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Lost Treasure of the Emerald Eye Book Discussion
Tuesday, April 24 • 3:30-4:30PM • Storytime Room
Lost Treasure of the Emerald Eye by Geronimo Stilton
Geronimo Stilton earns his bread and cheese as editor of The Rodent's Gazette. When his sister, Thea, discovered a mysterious map, he can't help but put down his pen and get involved. The map shows a secret treasure on a faraway island. In no time at all, the whole family sets sail in search of the island.. Register starting April 10. For Grades 2-3 |
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Mad Science Presents: Che-Mystery
Thursday, April 26 • Homeschool Club: 2:00-3:00PM • After-School Special: 3:30-4:30PM • Storytime Room
Discover the mysterious wonders of chemical science. Through hands-on investigations, children will watch crystals form in a water glass, and see foam turn into goo! A make-and-take experiment allows young scientists to bring the lab home. Register starting Saturday, April 14. For Grades 2-8 |
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CSI: Elmhurst
Saturday, April 28 • 1:00-3:00PM • First Floor Meeting Rooms
Get the REAL scoop on crime scene investigation! Members of the Elmhurst Police Department Evidence Unit assigned to the DuPage County Major Crimes Task Force Forensic Division present an introduction to crime scene investigation and demonstrations on evidence collection equipment. Use some of the equipment demonstrated to analyze a crime scene! Register starting April 1*. For Grades 6-12
*Register with your EPL Card #
by phone (630-279-8696), email (eplteen@elmhurst.org),
or in person (Kids' Help Desk or 2nd Floor Info Desk) |
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