The Youth Services Department

Spring is finally here. So... we’ll be enjoying Maywood Fine Arts’ Books Alive.  Then comes Cinco de Mayo, Mother’s Day, and the last day of school.  Check out our book displays, make gift certificates for Mother’s Day, and share stories with us on these topics.

Plan to spend good times at the library this summer. 

HAVE BOOK – WILL TRAVEL

is the theme.  Join us for trips to the future, back in time, and all around the world.  Explore with reading and all kinds of

• activities
• games
• and prizes. 

Check out details in the Children’s Department.  All you need is your own library card.

Click here to visit All Kids, an Illinois healthcare program for supplying health insurance for Illinois' children. For more answers to questions regarding this program, please click here for the All Kids booklet.

Para leer acera All Kids en Español, oprima aqui.

Find a Book is an online tool that allows children and parents to search for books that are at the child’s reading level.  Searches can be performed in English or Spanish.

Kids.gov is a beneficial website for students and teachers.  Children from kindergarten through 8th grade can use Kids.gov to find help with their homework, view educational videos, learn about the government, and play games.  Teachers can find lesson plans for their daily activities. 

Please take a look at the Kid's Health website by the Nemours Foundation.