Grade schoolers are full of exploratory energy, curiosity, imagination, and growing skills!
Whether you’re looking for programs to help your grade schooler try something new, dive deeper into a special interest, or grow their background knowledge — all while making new friends — we’ve got something for everyone.
Book Clubs
Our interactive, hands-on Youth book clubs allow kids to discover new worlds through books. Whether your child is already an avid reader or they are still growing into the joy of reading, they’ll enjoy these engaging programs full of fun activities.
- Click on each of the programs below to view upcoming events and to register.
- Many of our book clubs run in one- or two-month intervals during the academic school year, from September through April. If there are no upcoming events listed for that program, check back on our publication dates (January 1, March 1, May 1, July 1, September 1, November 1).
Upcoming programs
Games and Special Interests
Whether your child has a passion for Pokémon, is an expert LEGO builder, or wants to try something new, each of these programs offers hands-on opportunities to meet kids with similar interests.
- Click on each of the programs below to view upcoming events and to register.
- Many of our gaming and special interest programs run in one- or two-month intervals during the academic school year, from September through April. If there are no upcoming events listed for that program, check back on our publication dates (January 1, March 1, May 1, July 1, September 1, November 1).
Upcoming programs
Science and Engineering
Science and engineering programs at Mount Prospect Public Library are all about inspiring curiosity, creativity, and experimentation!
- Click on each of the programs below to view upcoming events and to register.
- Many of our science programs run in one- or two-month intervals during the academic school year, from September through April. If there are no upcoming events listed for that program, check back on our publication dates (January 1, March 1, May 1, July 1, September 1, November 1).
Upcoming programs
Coding and 3D Printing
We’re pleased to offer a full suite of technology programs for our older grade schoolers. Please be sure to check the age requirements for each program – they are designed so that everyone can have a positive and successful experience!
- Click on each of the programs below to view upcoming events and to register.
- Many of our coding and 3D printing programs run in one- or two-month intervals during the academic school year, from September through April. If there are no upcoming events listed for that program, check back on our publication dates (January 1, March 1, May 1, July 1, September 1, November 1).
