The library will close at 5pm on Wednesday, November 27, and remain closed all day on Thursday, November 28, for Thanksgiving. Regular hours will resume on Friday, November 29, at 9am.
Follow along with librarian Jennifer as she demonstrates a kitchen sensory activity, colorful spaghetti. All you need is spaghetti and food coloring. After an adult boils the noodles, wash them with cold water. Then it is ready to color and for little ones to have a fun sensory experience!
Follow along with youth services librarian Jennifer as she demonstrates a simple sensory activity for younger ones. All you need is food coloring, small craft sticks, water, and an ice cube tray.
Follow along with librarian Jennifer as she demonstrates how to make an outdoor water pillow, a sensory toy that you can make at home. All you need is a ziploc bag, water, and sequins. Glitter or shiny paper work well, too!
Follow along with librarian Jennifer as she demonstrates a sensory and number activity you can do at home, Pasta Counting Sticks with Playdough! All you need to make the playdough is water, flour, and food coloring.
Mother Goose visits Gillson Park and shares her classic rhymes and songs.
Mother Goose visits Mallinckrodt Park and shares her classic rhymes and songs.
Mother Goose visits Maple Park and shares her classic rhymes and songs.
Mother Goose visits the Wilmette Public Library and shares her classic rhymes and songs.
Librarian Ruth shows children real birds nests in her neighborhood and explains the clever ways they are built.
Librarian Ruth takes children on a springtime color quest in her back yard.
Librarian Ruth takes advantage of a rainy day to find some wriggly worms. Next time you have a rainy day, see how many worms you can spot!
Librarian Ruth shows children how to make a Journey Stick to document their exploration.
Librarian Ruth shows children how to start their very own nature collection.
Librarian Ruth shows children how to make a royal crown with natural objects.
Librarian Ruth shows children how to gather small objects from the yard, the park, or the beach to make nature puzzles.