Prairie Trails Public
Library
8449 Moody Avenue
Burbank, IL
60459
708-430-3688
After School Fun
Story Times
After School Fun
Youth Service Page
2009 Summer Reading
registration is required for all programs.
Children 8 years or younger must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver 16 years of age or older.
Kick Off Party with Dave Rudolf
Monday, June 15 from 2 – 3 PM
All ages welcomed!
Do you want to get wild this summer? Are you ready to hear some summer tunes? Help us kick off the summer reading program with the always wacky and zany, Dave Rudolf. Rudolf is a Grammy nominated entertainer ready to perform for kids and adults who are excited about reading this summer.
Thursdays: Creative Crafts
All materials will be provided.
All ages;
if child is
Big Cats
Thursday, June 18th
Elephant Pencil Holder
Thursday,
June 25th
Gorilla Stick Puppet
Thursday,
July 2nd
Lion Masks
Thursday,
July 9th
Bird Feeders
Thursday,
July 16th
Endangered Animals Paper Bag Puppets
Thursday,
July 23rd
Wednesdays: Midday Movie Mania!
Every
Wednesday at 2 PM All Ages
June 17 – The Lion King (G)
June 24 – The Tale of Despereaux (G)
July 1 – Madagascar 2 (PG)
July 8 – Jungle Book (G)
July 15 – Hotel for Dogs (PG)
July 22 – Coraline (PG)
Bubble Fun and Stories
Tuesday, June 16 @ 2 PM
All ages
Join us at the library to hear some fun tales about bubbles. Be sure to stick around and create some of your own bubble magic!
Wild Things Story Time
Monday, June 22 at 6:30 PM
Grades K – 4
What if you could turn into a “wild thing”? What would you look like? Turn on your imagination and join us as we read about meeting wild things and more. Then try your hand at creating your very own “Wild Thing”!
Safari Hunt
Tuesday, June 23 at 2 PM
All ages
Calling all explorers! Put on your safari hat, grab your passport, and join us on a trek through the library in scavenger-hunt fashion. Caution: there may be lions, tigers, bears, and…BOOKS!
Grow Wild
Monday, June 29 at 6:30 PM
Grades 3 – 5
Do you have a green thumb? Design your own safari containers, plant the seeds, and watch them grow wild!
Ed and Annette’s Monkeys and More
Tuesday, June 30 at 2 PM
All ages
Live animals at the library? You bet! Come to see the special creatures Ed and Annette bring to the library for this afternoon of wild fun!
Prairie Trails Pet Show
Tuesday, July 7 at 2 PM - All ages
Bring your pet to the library for our first ever pet show! There are a limited number of spots available so sign up your pet today. This program will be held outside and pet owners must remember to keep their pets on a leash or in a crate.
Truly Remarkable Loon
July 14 at 2 PM
All ages
This Truly Remarkable Loon will be at the Prairie Trails Library to dazzle us with his juggling feats. Come watch this funny juggler do this thing!
Wild Weather
Monday, July 20 at 6:30
Grades 1 – 4
Are you interested in the changing weather conditions? Come to the library for an evening of wild weather activities!
“Just So Stories”
Monday, July 27 at 7 PM
All ages
Join Terry Lynch as your very knowledgeable safari guide, as he brings the wilderness to life, and puts his spin on these classic Kipling stories with the help of his interactive audience.
Carnival
Friday, August 1st from 12:30 – 3pm
All ages.
Reach
your first reading goal and join us for a carnival featuring games,
prizes, snacks, and face painting.
The Chicago Boyz Acrobats will be entertaining the crowd at 2 pm.
Haunted Trails Pizza Party
Tuesday, August 4th from 5:30-8pm
Anyone who reaches his or her specific reading goal is invited for free pizza and pop for yourself and your brothers and sisters.