Youth Volunteer Squad

Broadview Public Library 2226 South 16th. Avenue, Broadview, IL, United States

Calling Tween and Teen Volunteers for Special Projects! Need community service hours or interested in helping out at your local library in the Youth Services area? Join the Youth Volunteer Squad by reaching out to MyLeah, Youth Services Librarian at matheny@broadviewlibrary.org or 708-316-6267.

Keep Calm & Color On

Broadview Public Library 2226 South 16th. Avenue, Broadview, IL, United States

The repetitive nature of drawing and coloring forces your mind to focus on the present moment. Need this in your life? Drop by and allow yourself a bit of calm and quiet.

Unplugged Play

Broadview Public Library 2226 South 16th. Avenue, Broadview, IL, United States

Pick up coloring pages, board games, building blocks, puzzles, and more. Toddlers, teens and every age in between may hangout at the library participating in activities where we are unplugged from electronic devices and screens! Drop by anytime during normal business hours.

Journaling

Broadview Public Library 2226 South 16th. Avenue, Broadview, IL, United States

Start the new year off right. Come pick up a free journal and supplies to help you stay focused and on track. Stop by the Youth Services Desk.

Don’t Judge A Book By Its Cover

Broadview Public Library 2226 South 16th. Avenue, Broadview, IL, United States

Daily in February & March. Looking for your next read but not sure where to start? Pick up a YA (YOUNG ADULT) and MG (MIDDLE GRADE) books wrapped in brown paper from the Help Desk, read the short description provided and see if you like it enough to check it out and add it to […]

Book Shelfie (#bookshelfie)

Broadview Public Library 2226 South 16th. Avenue, Broadview, IL, United States

Daily in February & March. Need book recommendations? Stay tuned to our Instagram and Facebook for books from our Youth collection being highlighted. Then, come into the library and check one out. Share your own book shelfie with us by tagging us in your picture and using the hashtag: #broadviewpubliclibrarybookshelfie.

Book Bingo

Read a book or complete an activity for each square.  When you have completed 5 activities in a row, you have book BINGO.  Give your completed BINGO board to library staff and you will be entered into a drawing to win a $20 gift card to Target.  Starts March 1st and ends March 31st.  Limit […]

Event Series Your Next Read

Your Next Read

Broadview Public Library 2226 South 16th. Avenue, Broadview, IL, United States

Weekly on Tuesdays. Join Ms. MyLeah for a short YA or MG book recommendations video every Tuesday on our Broadview Public Library YouTube Channel for tweens and teens and those who love reading YA (YOUNG ADULT) and MG (MIDDLE GRADE) books.

Event Series Story Time

Story Time

Broadview Public Library 2226 South 16th. Avenue, Broadview, IL, United States

Parents and care givers - join us for Early Literacy Storytime with songs, rhymes, and activities to help your little ones learn, grow and develop a love of reading.

Event Series Afterschool Hangout

Youth Gaming Hangout

Broadview Public Library 2226 South 16th. Avenue, Broadview, IL, United States

Join us for fun activities with a focus on creativity, learning, and positive peer interactions. Kids of all ages may drop by to play a variety of board games, card games, video games, and more. (Patrons under age 10 must be accompanied by an adult or older teen sibling.)

Event Series Gaming Hangout

Gaming Hangout

Broadview Public Library 2226 South 16th. Avenue, Broadview, IL, United States

Stop by to play video games, board games, or card games every Tuesday afternoon!

Social Media for Businesses and Entrepreneurs

There’s no shortage of social media sites to promote your business but which ones are the best for you?  This class will give you the basics of Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and more and show you what you need to know to choose the most useful ones and get started.