Children's Services Department
847-428-3661, Option 2
Spring 2013 Special Programs
Superhero Showdown (all ages)
Apr. 1-May 4
Ever thought about who would win in a battle between Batman and Spiderman? How about Superman versus Ironman? Come into the library once a week during the month of April to vote for your favorite Superheroes to win in our Superhero battles! For an extra challenge, pick up one of our blank ballots at the Children’s Desk (March 25-April 6) and fill out your predictions for a chance to win cool prizes. The last day of voting will be national Free Comic Book Day and we encourage you to stop by participating comic book shops as well as showing support for your favorite characters. Winners will be announced May 7.
Pajama Poetry Palooza (Grades 1-5)
Tuesday, Apr. 23, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Celebrate Poetry Month in style!
Come listen and read poems for a while.
Wear your PJs (and coat).
Bring a poem that you wrote,
Or select from some books in a pile!
The poetry reading is geared towards elementary school students and their families. No registration required.
Celebrate Nature! (Grades 1-5)
Saturday, Apr. 27, 10 a.m.
The last week in April has many Nature holidays and observations. Join us as we observe some April days like: Earth Day, Audubon Day, and Arbor Day! This is a storytime and craft program so please wear appropriate clothing, because it could get a little messy! Registration is required and begins Apr. 15.
New! Storytime @ the Randall Oaks Branch
Select Mondays & Saturdays
We’re bringing storytime over to our new branch, located on the lower level of the Randall Oaks Recreation Center at 500 North Randall Road in West Dundee (just south of Randall Oaks Petting Zoo)! Children and their caregivers can drop-in and enjoy stories, songs and more at the Randall Oaks Branch Library. Storytime is free, and no registration is required.
All storytimes start at 10:30 a.m.:
Mondays: Feb. 25, Mar. 4 & 18, Apr. 1 & 15, May 6 & 20
Saturdays: Mar. 16 & 23, Apr. 20 & 27
Free Kids Movie & Popcorn in Meeting Room
Doors open half hour before showtime. Free popcorn and refreshments. Children under age 9 must be accompanied by an adult. Audience capacity is limited to 80 people. NO tickets required.
Programa de Cuentos en Español / Spanish Storytime
Now on Tuesdays! Next storytime is Tuesday, May 7, 7 p.m.
Children of all ages and their families will enjoy enchanting stories, finger plays and 
songs during this free, half-hour program. The group meets in the library's meeting room on the lower level. No registration is required. / Ninos de todas edades gozaran los cuentos en espanol. No es necesario inscribirse. Lugar: Cuarto de Conferencias, Nivel Inferior.
songs during this free, half-hour program. The group meets in the library's meeting room on the lower level. No registration is required. / Ninos de todas edades gozaran los cuentos en espanol. No es necesario inscribirse. Lugar: Cuarto de Conferencias, Nivel Inferior. Milk & Cookie Storytime @ Panera in Elgin (3-6 year olds)
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pert storytellers from the Dundee Library and professional cookie-bakers from Panera Bread in Elgin have collaborated to create a slam-dunk "Milk & Cookie Storytime” program. The storytime will be held at Panera, located at 2482 North Randall Road.
pert storytellers from the Dundee Library and professional cookie-bakers from Panera Bread in Elgin have collaborated to create a slam-dunk "Milk & Cookie Storytime” program. The storytime will be held at Panera, located at 2482 North Randall Road.
Each child will receive a free milk and cookie, compliments of Panera. The program is free, but registration is required. Register online by clicking a date below, call (847) 428-366 1 (press 2), or stop by the Children’s Desk at the library.
Monday, Apr. 15, 9:30 a.m. (Registration begins Apr. 9)
Monday, May 6, 9:30 a.m. (Registration begins Apr. 30)
Monday, May 20, 9:30 a.m. (Registration begins May 14)
Reading Patch Club
Sign up at the Dundee Library or the Randall Oaks Branch!
Kids can wear their love of reading on their sleeve (or their backpack, jeans, or jacket!) by participating in the Reading Patch Club. The club invites children in preschool through eighth grade to read their favorite books and explore the library for new ones, which earns them patches.
Preschoolers through second graders can earn patches in the following categories: general-humor, fantasy, animals, adventure, bedtime, school, book award, sports, and outdoors. They must read, or have read to them, 20 books in a category to receive a patch.
Third through eighth graders can earn patches in: fantasy, animals, mystery, book award, outdoors, scary/ghost, graphic novel, school, and sports. They must read ten books in a category to receive a patch. The club runs through May 25.
For more information contact the Children’s Desk, (847) 428-3661, press 2.
Looking for award-winning books?
Illinois Readers’ Choice Awards
Monarch Award: for Grades K-3
Association for Library Service to Children Awards
John Newbery Medal: most distinguished contribution to American literature for children
Randolph Caldecott Medal Award: most distinguished picture book illustrations
Randolph Caldecott Medal Award: most distinguished picture book illustrations
Andrew Carnegie Medal: most outstanding video production
Coretta Scott King Award: works by African American authors and illustrators
Laura Ingalls Wilder Award: lasting contribution by author or illustrator
Mildred L. Batchelder Award: book originally published in a language other than English Other Awards
Coretta Scott King Award: works by African American authors and illustrators
Laura Ingalls Wilder Award: lasting contribution by author or illustrator
Mildred L. Batchelder Award: book originally published in a language other than English
Odyssey Award: producer of the best audiobook
Pura Belpré Award: book that best portrays Latino culture
Robert F. Sibert Medal Award: most distinguished informational book
Theodor Seuss Geisel Award: most distinguished book for beginning readers
Pura Belpré Award: book that best portrays Latino culture
Robert F. Sibert Medal Award: most distinguished informational book
Theodor Seuss Geisel Award: most distinguished book for beginning readers
Database of Award-Winning Children’s Literature: search by age level, setting, language, etc.
Playaways
Perfect for the car or quiet time! A Playaway is a tiny, electronic device which fits in the palm of your hand and is a pre-loaded, complete and self-playing audiobook. It comes with one AAA battery and a lanyard that can be worn around the neck for ease of portability. Patrons must supply their own earphones. Players can be checked out for four weeks. Playaway titles which we own.
Museum Adventure Pass Program
Available at both the Dundee Library and Randall Oaks Branch!
Check out a Museum Adventure Pass using your library card. Passes are limited and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Passes cannot be reserved or checked out online or on the phone. (List of Participating Museums)
Tumble Books Online!
Websites
Search engines :
KidsClick! / Onekey / Yahooligans!
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Allmath.com- For elementary and middle school...flash cards, metric conversion, multiplication tables, etc.
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Great Websites for Kids! : Website created by the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of the American Library Association (ALA).
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Guys Read - Jon Scieszka, author of "The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales", has put together a website just for guys who want to read but aren't sure what kinds of books to pick up.
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The Lexile Framework for Reading - If you are looking for a book at a certain Lexile level or want to know the Lexile level of a book you want to read, search this site or ask a librarian for help.
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pbskids.org - PBS site for kids that includes learning games, paint box, and links to PBS shows.
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Presidents of the U.S. - Resource on U.S. Presidents created by Internet Public Library
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ReadyWeb - Clearinghouse on Early Education and Parenting. There are lots of excellent resources and tips here for parents wanting to help their children become ready for reading and for school.
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Your Science Fair Project Guide - Web resources for science experiments