Parents & Educators

To Our Educators: We want to serve schools and educators to the very best of our ability during this challenging time and keep everyone safe. Please contact us at 847-259-3500 or ysdept@phpl.info with any questions or request for how we can support you beyond the information and services listed here.

Available Services

We offer a wide range of services for teachers and students, from preschool through high school, in a variety of educational settings.

Contact us for more information about:

  • Classroom visits for book talks, storytime, or instruction about the library
  • Library tours for students
  • School assignments with library resources
  • Extended loans for teacher cards
  • Curated materials requests

Local School Districts

Frost Elementary School

special education resources

There are a number of schools, resources, and organizations that are tailored toward children with disabilities. Scholarships, health impairment plans, 504 plans, individualized education plans, and homeschooling are all options for parents looking into special education resources.

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Local Pre-Schools

For information about pre-schools and daycare providers we encourage you to check out ExceleRate Illinois certified providers.

ExceleRate Illinois

Upcoming Events

LEGO Builders Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth
Games, S.T.E.A.M
Open
Registration

Sign Language Club

6:30pm - 7:15pm
Youth
Other
Open
Registration

Build-A-Penguin!

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Youth
Art, Crafts
Waitlist
Registration

Coding Club

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Youth
S.T.E.A.M

Dynamic Nature Art Reception

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors
Art, Art Reception, Community, Crafts, Presenter LIVE in the Library
Open
Registration

Adventure Club

11:00am - 12:00pm
Youth
Crafts
Open
Registration

Local Home School Support

If you are homeschooling your child or supplementing e-learning this year, these resources can help you navigate homeschool requirements and provide information on curriculum, buying co-ops and support groups. Start your child off by getting a library card so you can access all the resources the library has to offer.

Request Materials

PHPLD staff can help curate materials for a particular age, grade level, and/or subject. Just fill out a materials request for to have a librarian create a build a set of materials for you. Please allow a week to fill the request.

Volunteer

If you’d like to volunteer at the library to support Youth Services, please complete a volunteer form.

Volunteer Form