@ The Library for Kindergarten - 2nd Grade 
September 2017
Looking Ahead to Winter 
Winter Reading is coming and we're looking forward to coming to visit your school this November!  Keep your students engaged with reading all winter break with Naperville Public Library's winter reading program.
 
Email sstumbaugh@naperville-lib.org to set up your winter reading visit today!
Programs @ The Library
DuPage Children's Museum Programs
Friday, September 15, 1:00 pm - NIC Program Room
Tuesday, October 17, 1:00 pm - NSL Program Room
Tuesday, November 28, 9:30 am - NBL Program Room

Come Play With Us At The Library! DuPage Children's Museum is taking exhibits on the road! The museum's early learning specialist and community access coordinator will provide play facilitation techniques utilizing portable versions of full-sized exhibits. In addition, library staff will demonstrate the power of play through storytimes during this drop-in program, with a room limit of 30. This program is presented in partnership with DuPage Children's Museum.
Curious Kids 
Tuesday, September 5 & 19, 3:15 pm - NBL Program Room
Monday, September 11 & 25, 4:30 pm - NSL Program Room
Tuesday, September 12 &26, 4:15 pm - NIC Children's Storyroom
It is full STEAM ahead as curious participants can visit the library twice a month to join in activities featuring science, technology, engineering, art and math. For children in kindergarten through 2nd grade.
Pokémon League (NIC)
Thursday, September 7, 6:00 pm
Community Room
Aspiring trainers can meet to play Pokémon themed games. Trainers may bring their own cards or play with the library's. For Pokémon lovers age 6 and older.
Creepy Critters Day
Monday, October 9, 10:00 am
Knoch Knolls Park - Nature Center
Get ready to get creeped out during the annual Creepy Critters Day! Dig for worms, see a slimy salamander, touch a snake and more. The day will feature all things creepy and slimy for kids to observe and touch, if they dare! There will be a special creepy storytime, courtesy of the Naperville Public Library, starting at 10:30 a.m. At least one adult must attend with each family. This program is presented in partnership with Naperville Park District.
Fun New Books @ The Library
Trickiest! : 19 Sneaky Animals
by Steve Jenkins

Trickiest! introduces readers to some of the slyest animals on the planet, and the award-winning author and illustrator Steve Jenkins is here to show you what earned them their reputation
The Tea Dragon Society
by Katie O'neill

After discovering a lost tea dragon in the marketplace, Greta learns about the dying art form of tea dragon care-taking from the kind tea shop owners, Hesekiel and Erik. As she befriends them and their shy ward, Minette, Greta sees how the craft enriches their lives--and eventually her own.
After the fall (how Humpty Dumpty got back up again) : How Humpty Dumpty Got Back Up Again
by Dan Santat

After falling off the wall, Humpty Dumpty is very afraid of climbing up again, but is determined not to let fear stop him from being close to the birds
Contact Me 
Questions?  Comments?  Please do not hesitate to contact me at sstumbaugh@naperville-lib.org or call 630-961-4100 x 2214.  I am always happy to help you with whatever you need.
 
Susan Stumbaugh
School Outreach Librarian
Naperville Public Library
200 W. Jefferson Ave.
Naperville, Illinois 60540
630-961-4100

library.naperville-lib.org