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Sugar Grove Public Library will be closed Sunday, March 31, for the Easter holiday.

The Sugar Grove Public Library website will be down for maintenance Thursday, March 28, from 4-6pm.


Location & Hours
125 S. Municipal Drive
Sugar Grove, IL 60554
(630) 466-4686
eMail the Reference Desk
LIBRARYHOURS
Mon - Thur:10a - 8p
Fri:CLOSED
Sat:10a - 4p
Sun:2p - 6p

Kids

Welcome to the Kids Department!

The youth side of the library is meant for exploration, wonder, and discovery. We have a wide variety of books, movies, music CDs, games, and audiobooks, as well as access to emedia, allowing you to take your favorite characters on the road with you through your tablet and smartphone. A warm, smiling face will greet you and will be happy to help you find your next favorite book. Click the links below to learn more about what we offer to the Sugar Grove community. 

Kids Special Events

SPRING BREAK  
Monday-Thursday, Mar. 25-28

All ages: Since you have the week off of school, come to the library for fun activities!

Monday-Thursday: Crafts: 11am-2pm  
Monday-Tuesday: Movies at 1pm  
Wednesday: BINGO* at 4:30pm  
All ages. Most events are drop-in.  
*Please register for BINGO

Find the movie titles and register for BINGO here.

LEGO CLUB                   
Grades K-5:  Everything is awesome at Lego Club! Let your imagination soar; the ceiling is the limit! Lego activities include building, games, and more.  Lego materials are provided by SGPL and all creations will be displayed in the library for the month following each club. A separate registration is required each month. *Due to registration limitations, please only register for ONE Lego Club per month.

BOOKS AND COOKIES CLUB             
Grades 3-5: This exciting monthly club includes specific book-themed crafts and activities. Read each title in advance and discuss it with other kids your age while sampling delicious cookies. A separate registration is required each month.

Pick up a copy of the book or audiobook at the Circulation Desk OR download a digital copy on Libby or Boundless, available at sgpl.org/e-books.

Thursday, Apr. 11: 4:30-5:15pm: SAVE ME A SEAT Click here to register

Wonderbooks by Playaway

A Wonderbook is a print book with a ready-to-play audiobook inside. Bring some wonder home today! Our Wonderbook collection features over 20 children's books, including picture books, early readers, chapter books, non-fiction books, and graphic novels. Check out the full list of Kids Wonderbooks to enjoy one today!!

Booklists for Kids

Monarch logo, Bluestem logo, Caudill logo

From award winning books to anti-racism reading lists, check out our Kids Booklists for great reads!

Fun Activities for Kids

Click here to take you to a list of kid friendly virtual activities!

Virtual Story Time KitsStory Time Kits

Now you can have Story Times at home! Each Virtual Story Time kit includes links to readalongs, music, movies, and crafts or coloring pages themed around specific holidays or seasons.

Virtual Story Time Kit Archives

EXPLORE MORE ILLINOIS

Explore More Illinois is a cultural pass program that allows Illinois public library cardholders to get offers from museums, park districts, historical societies, performing and visual arts centers, and other attractions. Explore More Illinois is free and can be accessed 24/7 from any computer, tablet, or smartphone.

Log in with your library card credentials and browse for passes by date or attractions. Make your reservation and print or download your pass shortly before your visit. You can have two active reservations per library card. Please cancel your reservation(s) if unable to attend, otherwise the reservation will count as being used. Remember that once you print or download your pass you cannot cancel your reservation.

Museum Adventure PassMUSEUM ADVENTURE PASS

Use your library card to checkout passes for free admission or a special discount at participating Chicago area cultural destinations. This includes the popular Brookfield Zoo! Request a pass by clicking here.  Passes are now available to request online, and we will email you the pass within 1-2 business days. Once issued, passes are good for 7 days. Only one pass can be issued to a family at a time. For a full list of museums and how the Museum Adventure Program works, click here. 

Playaway launchpad tablets

Our collection of Playaway Launchpad tablets has some new additions! We recently acquired seven new pre-loaded educational tablets filled with games that will compliment your preschool or elementary school child's education. We have 20 unique tablets for you to check out including:

  • Big Minds! - STEAM (Ages 5-7) #1
  • Exploration Station! - STEAM (Ages 3-5) #2
  • Science Explosion! - Science (Ages 8-10) #7
  • Claws! Paws! And Leggy Things! - Science (Ages 5-7) #9
  • Be My Hero! - Real Life Heroes (Ages 5-7)  #11
  • Curious By Nature! - Critical Thinking (Ages 8-10) #12
  • Build It! Fix It! Fun! - Building/Engineering (Ages 3-5) #14
  • Backpack of Fun! - Life Skills (Ages 5-7) #15
  • I'm Doing All That! - Life Skills (Ages 5-7) #18
  • Fur-Ever Reading! (Ages 8+) #19
  • Reading Is A Picnic! (Ages 3+) #20
  • A Wordy Adventure! (Ages 5+) #21
  • The Way I See It! - Creativity (Ages 8+) #23
  • *Put on Your Smartypants! (Ages 3+) #24
  • *Ready Spaghetti! - School Review (Ages 3+) #25
  • *Cluster Pack (Ages 5+) #26
  • *Powerful Reader! - Find Your Voice (Ages 8+) #27
  • *Rising Reader! - Find Your Voice (Ages 5+) #28
  • *Wild About Learning - Animals (Ages 5+) #29
  • *Nature & Environment Module (Ages 8+) #30
  • *Make Pack - Engineering & Design Module (Ages 3+) #31

*New Additions, August 2023 & January 2024

The tablet cases are located between the new nonfiction and Illinois award books. See the Circulation Desk to check them out.

EDUCATION CONNECTION BACKPACK BUNDLESEducation Connection Backpack Bundles

Our new collection of Backpack Bundles are here! Thanks to the Grand Victoria Riverboat Fund, we were able to acquire several new books, DVDs, and multimedia that will compliment your child's elementary school curriculum. We have 8 different backpacks for you to check out including:

  • Phonics (Gr. K-1)
  • Presidents (Gr. K-2)
  • Presidents (Gr. 3-5)
  • Geography & Maps (all ages)
  • Science Experiments (all ages)
  • S.T.E.A.M. (all ages)
  • Reptiles (all ages)

These bundles contain nonfiction books and DVDs, but may also incorporate puzzles, flash cards, or props. They are located between the new nonfiction and Illinois award books.

Header image courtesy of Lissette Corirossi with Snowbunny Photography, Inc.