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Grandpa Green
by Lane Smith
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Homework Help

Questions about Illinois, or other popular topics? Start here!

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Buy Our Great CDs for Kids

Catchy new tunes plus familiar kids' favorites, just $12 each, at the library and on amazon.com.

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Dino-mite Readers!

Our spring reading game for kids, from babies up through fifth grade, runs from Jan. 2 to May 31. Finish 25 days of reading at least 20 minutes a day to enter our monthly prize drawing. Sign up and get your reading log at the library. Or register online, then print a reading log.

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The Little Gym

Get into the swing of things by joining in physical activities that help young ones develop their bodies and minds, using music and fun. All ages welcome. Join us on Sat., Feb. 11, at 2 pm.

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Battle of the Books 2012

Get ready for our annual Black History Month team competition for grades 3 to 5. Find this year's books in the catalog, or see our print-friendly version of the list, and get ready for the playoffs on Sat., Feb. 25. See event details. Note: Students will be assigned to a morning or afternoon playoff.