Children & Tweens Services
Looking for book recommendations, information about upcoming events, or online resources for kids? Learn more about our library services for children and families.
Storytimes and Wiggles & Giggles
Fill your child’s life with stories, music, and movement! We offer Wiggles & Giggles, Storytime, and Polish Storytime to get you movin’ and groovin’!
Museum Passes
Museum passes are your free or discounted entry to art, culture, entertainment and more! We offer two programs: Explore More Illinois and Museum Adventure Pass.
Clubs for Kids
Want to make new friends while doing something cool and fun? Join a kids’ club! We offer a Lego Club, Pokemon Club, and more!
Reading Challenges
Get motivated to read with our Reading Challenges! Earn prizes as you meet your reading goals! For children up to 6th grade.
Have a read-along experience like never before! The library and bookmobile offer a collection of Wonderbooks for checkout. Wonderbooks are print childrens books with a ready-to-play audiobook inside. Press play and hear the story read aloud!
Youth Events
Guide the bunny through the maze to find the decorated eggs.
How it works...at first it's a mystery...until you build to reveal...the colorful image!
National Library Week - Bookmark Contest - Find Your Joy!
Design a bookmark celebrating the National Library Week theme “Find Your Joy!” Pick up a form at the library and submit your design by Sunday, April 12.
Join the Spring Reading Challenge for children, sponsored by the Homer Glen Jr. Woman's Club, for a chance to win prizes!
Enter the Spring Scene coloring contest between April 1st - April 30th for a chance to win a Funny Bunny prize!
Entries will not be returned.
All entries are due by Thursday, April 30th to be eligible for a chance to win.
Will County Model Railroad Association invites you to explore the world of model trains.
Write down the number of your favorite train for a chance to win a prize!
Library Showdown!
Will County Model Railroad Association invites you to explore the world of model trains.
Write down the number of your favorite train for a chance to win a prize!
How it works...at first it's a mystery...until you build to reveal...the colorful image!
National Library Week - Bookmark Contest - Find Your Joy!
Design a bookmark celebrating the National Library Week theme “Find Your Joy!” Pick up a form at the library and submit your design by Sunday, April 12.
Search for 6 rabbits in the KidZone.
Spring Reading Challenge: Sponsored by the Homer Glen Jr. Woman's Club
Join the Spring Reading Challenge for children, sponsored by the Homer Glen Jr. Woman's Club, for a chance to win prizes!
Guide the bunny through the maze to find the decorated eggs.
Enter the Spring Scene coloring contest between April 1st - April 30th for a chance to win a Funny Bunny prize!
Entries will not be returned.
All entries are due by Thursday, April 30th to be eligible for a chance to win.
Digital Books for Kids
Book Collection: Nonfiction
Thousands of books with access to core subject areas as well as information on careers, health, sports, adventure, technology, life skills and more.
eBook Subscription 6-8 Collection
This e-book collection supports a quality learning experience for K-8 students across all subject areas taught in elementary and middle schools.
eBook Subscription Cricket Media Collection
Build strong literacy skills in students from pre-K to 8th grade by offering digital access to award-winning, short-form fiction and nonfiction titles.
eBook Subscription K-5 Collection
This e-book collection supports a quality learning experience for K-8 students across all subject areas taught in elementary and middle schools.
eBook Subscription Public Library Collection
Access to high-quality e-books covering a wide range of topics such as self-help, fitness, games, hobbies, and cooking. This general reference e-book collection features titles for both adults and juveniles.
Hoopla
Instantly borrow digital movies, music, eBooks and more, 24/7 with your library card.
Borrowing limit: 4 checkouts per month
Libby
With Libby, you can download e-books and audiobooks to your mobile device or computer.
The Palace Project
Download: The Palace Project app is in the Apple App Store for iOS and the Google Play Store for Android.
TumbleBooks
TumbleBook Library is an online service offering talking, animated picture books and chapter books for kids.
Learning Resources
eBook Subscription 6-8 Collection
This e-book collection supports a quality learning experience for K-8 students across all subject areas taught in elementary and middle schools.
eBook Subscription K-5 Collection
This e-book collection supports a quality learning experience for K-8 students across all subject areas taught in elementary and middle schools.
Mango Languages
Mango Languages’ PhD-created, linguist-approved language-learning software teaches practical conversation in over 70 languages, while keeping the vibe fun and encouraging.
Middle Search Plus
Magazines and reference books for middle school students. Includes thousands of biographies and primary source documents. Subjects include history, current events, science, sports, and biographies. Also includes photos, maps, and flags.
Middle Search Reference eBook Subscription
A broad range of general reference subject coverage for middle school students, with topics including social studies, math, history, language arts, technology, geography, culture, and science.
NoveList K-8
A trusted source of read-alike recommendations specifically for younger readers. Helps kids find books that are just right for their reading level and interests.
Primary Search
For elementary school kids! Content from children’s magazines, easy-to-read encyclopedia entries, and images. Students can learn about animals, musicians, fitness, space exploration, and much more.
Primary Search Reference eBook Subscription
A range of general reference subject coverage for primary school students, with topics like social studies, history, language arts, geography, culture, math, and science.
Professional Development Collection
A range of general reference subject coverage for primary school students, with topics like social studies, history, language arts, geography, culture, math, and science.
Scholastic Teachables
Access to thousands of printable units and lesson plans, activity sheets, and customizable content in a variety of subject areas and grade levels.
World Book
The online edition of the popular encyclopedia, suitable for all ages. Includes all articles from the print set plus over hundreds more.