Schaumburg Township District Library’s KidZone

Meet Michael Phelps, a 23-year old native of Baltimore, Maryland.  Michael is the first Olympian since 1980 to have won eight medals in a single Olympic. He won six gold medals and two bronze medals for swimming in the 2004 summer Olympics. He is also the national spokesman for the Boys and Girls clubs. For more about Michael, visit his website www.michaelphelps.com

When there’s a murder mystery to solve, the authorities call sixteen-year-old Luke Harding, who has the best detective instincts around. His right hand robot Malc is equipped with lasers and scanners for finding evidence. A student at Luke’s school has been shot by an arrow, and all the evidence points to Luke. Can he prove that he’s innocent? read the book and tell us about it.

Did you know that Great Britain is the only country that has won at least one gold medal in every summer olympics since 1908? To find out more about the 1908 summer olympics and other olympics facts, try the Info please website.

Do you want to learn how to make a daisy necklace, pop-up cards or better yet learn how to juggle? Why don’t you try the activity tv website for some fun and neat ideas just for kids.

Little Simon, the children’s publisher has launched their first line of earth friendly children’s books called ‘Little Green’ printed on recycled paper and designed to help children learn about being more friendly to the environment. Below is a sampling of their titles.   For more information, go to Simon Says.com

The winners of the first annual Children’s Choice Book Award were announced in New York City. Close to 55,000 children just like you voted for their favorite books. And the winners are: 

Olivia Helps with Christmas by Ian Falconer - Illustrator of the Year 

 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling - Author of the Year

Frankie Stein by Lola M Schaefer - Kindergarten to Second Grade Book of the Year

Big Cats by Elaine Landau - Third to Fourth Grade Book of the Year

Encyclopedia Horrifica by Joshua Gee - Fifth to Sixth Grade Book of the Year

The 2008 summer Olympics will be held from   August 8 - 24,  do you know where it will be held?

Try this quiz from  LibrarySparks Olympics quiz   to keep your knowledge of the Olympics up to date.

The summer reading program began in the library June 1st 2008, have you read all your books yet?  Would you like help finding something to read, why don’t you try searching the  Library’s reading list, you can also try the Simon & Schuster: Simonsays  kids website for fun and interesting books to read.

 *It’s a Jungle Out There! (all ages)

Monday, June 9 9:30-10:15 a.m. or 10:45-11:30 a.m.

Rasmussen Room

Tuesday, June 10

Hanover Park Branch 10:30-11:15 a.m.

Hoffman Estates Branch 1:30-2:15 p.m.

Join us for a safari adventure led by the Chicago Region Interpreters. Meet live animals! No fee. Limited seating.

 Under the Sea Camp with Young Rembrandts (ages 5-7)

Monday-Wednesday, June 9-11 10:30 a.m.-Noon

Youth Services Craft Room

Children will develop artistic skills as they draw ocean creatures. Registration required. Fee: $20.

Summer Art Camp with Young Rembrandts (ages 8-14)

Monday-Wednesday, June 9-11 1-2:30 p.m.

Youth Services Craft Room

Create fantastic art projects with different media, including markers and pastels. Wear an old shirt or smock on the last day. Registration required. Fee: $20.

Father’s Day Cards (ages 6-14)

Thursday, June 12

Youth Services Craft Room 10-10:30 a.m.

Hoffman Estates Branch 2-2:30 p.m.

Hanover Park Branch 2:30-3 p.m.

Make a Father’s Day card with markers, stickers, foam shapes and more. No registration. No fee.

Parent & Preschool Child Craft at the Branches (ages 3-5)   

Monday, May 19         11-11:30 a.m.

Hanover Park Branch or Hoffman Estates Branch

Adults and children may make a simple craft together.  No registration.  No fee. 

Baby Play Time (ages infant-24 months)

Tuesday, Thursday & Friday    10-11 a.m.

Youth Services Program Room 1

This informal program provides an opportunity for parents to socialize with other parents of small children while children play.  Simply drop in, and you will find infant toys to play with.  Come and make new friends for you and your baby.  No registration.  No fee.

Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5) 

Wednesday, May 21   11:30 a.m.-Noon         

Youth Services Program Room 2

Children participate in stories, songs and activities with a group of other children without their parents.  Parents must remain in the Youth Services Department during the program.  No registration.  No fee.

Parent & Preschool Child Craft (ages 3-5)    

Wednesday, May 21   12:15-12:45 p.m.

Youth Services Craft Room

 Make a simple art project.  The craft usually takes 20-30 minutes.  All materials supplied.  No registration.  No fee. 

Paperback Exchange (ages 6-14)

Wednesday, May 21         3-4 p.m.

Youth Services Information Desk

Clean off your bookshelves, and dust off your old paperback books.  Drop in to exchange used youth paperback books with the library’s supply of donated gently-used paperbacks.  Exchange as many books as you would like, but please leave as many as you take.  Library-owned books are not included in the exchange.  STDL is not responsible for the content of books in the paperback exchange.  No registration.  No fee.

 *Aesop’s Fables with Melikin Puppets (all ages) 

Friday, May 23            9:30-10:15 a.m. or 10:45-11:30 a.m.

Rasmussen Room

Join us for a morning of professional puppetry presented by Melikin Puppets.  Aesop’s Fables such as The Lion and the Mouse, The Tortoise and the Hare and more will be featured.  No fee.  Limited seating.