Youth Services Outreach
For outreach events for youth, students and families, at local schools/daycares, reach out to the youth services librarian at matheny@broadviewlibrary.org to connect.
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Teens
Pop Up Poetry
Broadview Public Library 2226 South 16th. Avenue, Broadview, IL, United StatesStop in, grab a prompt (or not), and type up a tiny poem. Post it in our poet hall of fame or take it with you.
Your Next Read
Broadview Public Library 2226 South 16th. Avenue, Broadview, IL, United StatesBook recommendations from our Youth book collection on display every month. These books are ready to be checked out and are located on a table near the help desk with a sign. Take printouts and bookmarks with bookshelfies, book reviews and recommendations curated by our team of Youth Volunteers.
Spring Into A Good Book Reading Challenge
Broadview Public Library 2226 South 16th. Avenue, Broadview, IL, United StatesTrack your reading with a reading log, pick up fun weekly reading challenges & activities, complete and return to Youth Services for a prize and raffle entry for a $25 dollar gift card.
Virtual Youth Volunteer Squad
Broadview Public Library 2226 South 16th. Avenue, Broadview, IL, United StatesVirtual Youth Volunteer Squad: Calling Tween and Teen Volunteers (ages 12-17yrs old) for Special Virtual Projects! Need community service hours from home? Join the Youth Volunteer Squad by reaching out to MyLeah, Youth Services Librarian at matheny@broadviewlibrary.org to help with projects online from home or from one of the library's computers using your library card […]
Book Shelfie (#bookshelfie)
Broadview Public Library 2226 South 16th. Avenue, Broadview, IL, United StatesDaily in February-April. 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.
Weekend Hangout
Broadview Public Library 2226 South 16th. Avenue, Broadview, IL, United StatesDrop in for board games, card games, puzzles, arts & crafts, lego, and movies on Saturdays.
Coloring For Calm
Broadview Public Library 2226 South 16th. Avenue, Broadview, IL, United StatesThe 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. Daily from 10:30 a.m. to close.
Makerspace Challenge: Pipe Cleaner Creations
Broadview Public Library 2226 South 16th. Avenue, Broadview, IL, United StatesLet your imagination run wild. Use pipe cleaners to create something out of his world. Daily 10:30 a.m. to close.
Youth Services Outreach
For outreach events for youth, students and families, at local schools/daycares, reach out to the youth services librarian at matheny@broadviewlibrary.org to connect.
Conversation with the Earth
Broadview Public Library 2226 South 16th. Avenue, Broadview, IL, United StatesThis Earth Day, plant a message to the earth. Come in today and write a message to the earth on a piece of seeded paper. Our seeded paper will have seeds for plants native to our area that benefit the ecosystem, including our pollinators. Seeded paper is a unique and environmentally friendly alternative to regular […]
Take Home Fun Pack Bags
Broadview Public Library 2226 South 16th. Avenue, Broadview, IL, United StatesTake Home Fun Pack- Weekly on Mondays while supplies last. Any bags leftover will be taken down on Wednesdays by 5pm, so hurry and grab yours! The Fun Pack Bags are packed with resources and goodies! Pick up one to take home every Monday in February-May.