Teacher-directed library visits may be scheduled at flexible times and provide opportunities for book selection and for room use. So that the many children we serve may each have a chance to visit the library, the maximum number of visits for any group is ONE PER MONTH.

To schedule a teacher-directed visit, please call 847-429-4685 or fill out our online visit request form.

Librarian-Directed Visits

• Visits are open to all children attending schools located within the library district.
• To accommodate the many schools we serve, visits are limited to ONE PER YEAR for each classroom.
• ALL visits must be scheduled in advance.
• Visits are presented in English. A Spanish-speaking presenter must be requested at the time you schedule your visit.
• Group limits are: 30 for preschool and Grades 4-6; and 60 for grades Kindergarten–3.
• To make arrangements for larger groups, call Julie Anne Robbins at 847-608-5207.

Tours are available from September through April at the following times:

•  Mondays 10:00 a.m. 
•  Wednesdays 10:00 a.m.
•  Fridays 10:00 a.m.

To schedule a visit for preschool through third grade, call 847-429-4685 or fill out the online form. Available programs are described below:

• Preschool & Kindergarten - 45 minutes. Small group story and activity program with stories and more. The program includes a brief time for free play in the Early Learning Center.
• Grades 1-3 - 45 minutes. Come enjoy a library tour as well as age-appropriate stories & activities.

To schedule a visit for grades 4-5, call Julie Anne Robbins at 847-608-5207 for more information and to customize your visit.

 

To schedule a visit for grades 6-8, call Catherine Blair at 847-608-5206 for more information and to customize your visit.