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For Kids

Navigate to: KIDS | TEENS | ADULTS

At the Library

Study Rooms

Study Rooms

Study Rooms are for so much more than studying! Use one for collaborating on class projects, private tutoring sessions or homework. 

Study Rooms may be reserved up to seven days in advance by WPLD cardholders. Same-day reservations and walk-ins are welcome by all Library visitors. The maximum reservation length is three hours. 

Youth & Teen Study Rooms 

Room 1: table and chairs for 4, HDMI monitor, white board
Room 2: table and chairs for 4, HDMI monitor, white board
Room 3: table and booth/bench seating for 4, HDMI monitor

Available for kids up to age 17 or an adult with a child; 8 year olds and up can make a reservation.

To reserve a Study Room, stop by or call the Youth Services Desk at 630/393-1171 x124. 



Computers

There are four computers in the Youth Services Department for one-hour use by children under age 18 and their accompanying adults. 

To use a computer, you can log on with a WPLD card or a guest pass. If you don’t have a WPLD card, present your photo ID at our Member Services Desk to receive a guest pass. If you have a card from another Illinois public library, register it at the Member Services Desk. 

A User Agreement must be signed for children ages 17 and under.

youth discovery room

Discovery Room

Our Discovery Room is a place for families to encounter the magic of imagination! Designed for children birth through age five, our youngest library visitors can learn while exploring. 

The Discovery Room also hosts our extensive board book collection and beautiful murals depicting the natural surroundings of Warrenville.  

As we continue to mitigate Covid-19, some features in this room are currently unavailable.

discovery packs

Discovery Packs

Our Discovery Packs are perfect to help prepare your toddler, preschooler or Kindergartener for their developing lives. Each pack includes books along with puzzles or DVDs related to a topic such as getting ready for the first day of school, going to the dentist or moving away from home. Discovery Packs double as small backpacks, perfect for children to take and learn wherever they go. Check out one (or more!) of our Discovery Packs, conveniently located in our Youth Services Department under the windows near our Picture Book section.

You can also place one on hold through our catalog.

Available for checkout only to WPLD members. 

puzzles in youth services

Puzzles

If you're looking for something for the little ones to work on at home, you will find an array of puzzles near the Discovery Room in our Youth Services area. Whether your child is ready to try piecing together their first puzzle, or they're experienced enough to want a bit of a challenge, we have various puzzles ranging from 4 to 50 pieces. Check them out and enjoy the puzzles at home. 

Read with Us

The winners of the 2022 American Library Association Youth Media Awards have been announced! What an exciting time for youth librarians—basically our Oscars! Every year, groups of dedicated committee members meet to discuss the best of the best in literature, both print and audio, for youth and young adults—including our very own Miss Julie who is serving on the Notable Children’s Book Committee!


Who are the ALA YMA winners this year? Let’s highlight the three most well-known honors. The John Newbery Medal was awarded to Donna Barba Higuera (The Last Cuentista) for authoring the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children. The Michael L. Printz Award was given to Angeline Boulley (Firekeeper’s Daughter) for the book that exemplifies literary excellence in young adult literature. The Randolph Caldecott Medal was awarded to Jason Chin (Watercress) for illustrating the most distinguished American picture book for children.


Since February is also Black History Month, we would like to spotlight the winners of the 2022 Coretta Scott King Book Awards. These awards are presented to outstanding African American authors and illustrators of books for children and young adults that demonstrate an appreciation of African American culture and universal human values.


The Coretta Scott King-Virginia Hamilton Award for Lifetime Achievement was awarded to Nikki Grimes. The Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe New Talent Author Award was given to Amber McBride for Me (Moth). For the title, Unspeakable: the Tulsa Race Massacre, Carole Boston Weatherford was awarded the Coretta Scott King Author Award AND Floyd Cooper was awarded the Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award.


You can find the winners of various other youth media awards and notable lists on the ALA website. Want to read these award-winning books and learn more about what makes them so extraordinary? You can search for these titles in our catalog or stop by the Youth Services Desk for more information.

 

Youth Services Desk: 630/393-1171 x124; youthservices@warrenville.com.


Tumble Book Library es un recurso gratuito de lectura y referencia en línea para niños en los grados K-6 que ofrece una variedad de materias adecuadas para diversas edades y dificultades, e incluye material en inglés, español y francés. También ofrece rompecabezas y juegos en línea, novelas gráficas y videos educativos sobre numerosos temas. Si quieres aprender otro idioma, haz clic en la opción de aprendizaje de idiomas y descubre más de 150 títulos en español y francés. Estos títulos son leídos por hablantes nativos y el texto se resalta a medida que el lector avanza con la historia. Una de las mejores estrategias para aprender un nuevo idioma es la comprensión auditiva de lectura en voz alta. Visite nuestro sitio web warrenville.com, seleccione el ícono Para niños y finalmente haga clic en Tumble Book Library.

Para más información llámenos al número de teléfono 630/393-1171 x124.

Learn with Us

The information in these databases will take you to a world of knowledge and discovery. Please be curious and click away! Or, ask a librarian to explain what each database includes.

Unless otherwise noted, these databases are free to use in the Library and can be accessed anywhere with your Warrenville Library card and PIN (default is the last 4 digits of your phone number).

Learning Express
Practice skills in math, English and other subjects. Prepare for important tests.
Mango Languages
Learn more than 60 languages. Try the free app to take your language on the go.
Novelist K-8 Plus
Get book recommendations based on other books and authors you already love. Parents can check reading level and age-appropriateness.
Tumble Book Library 
Find reading and reference resources for children in grades K–6 offering a range of subjects suitable for various ages and difficulties; in English, Spanish and French. You do not need a WPLD library card or PIN to access.
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Robotics - Ages 8–12
Thu, Aug 18, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room East and West Combined
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STEAM Storytime to Go - Ages 5–7
Mon, Aug 22, All day
This event is full
Die Cut Days - All ages
Mon, Aug 22, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room East and West Combined
Snuggle Up Storytime - All ages
Mon, Aug 22, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room East and West Combined
This event is full
Library Squad - Ages 8–12
Thu, Aug 25, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room East and West Combined
Concerts on the Commons - The Four C Notes
Thu, Aug 25, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Telescope Observation of the Night Sky
Thu, Aug 25, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
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