About
Thomas Hughes Children's Library, which offers customized learning experiences for early learners, elementary learners and tweens, is on the 2nd floor of Harold Washington Library Center. The children's library features materials, computers, events and much more for kids through eighth grade. We invite you to explore this exciting space.
Books
Our Best of Lists
Best of Lists
The Magic of Pictures: Inspiring Kids to Read with Comics
It is important for educators and caretakers to share comics with the kids they love, so they too can develop a love of reading.
Read-a-thon
Feb 2nd, All day
We will reading all sorts of acclaimed literary poems through out\ the day!
Take and Make: Origami Lanterns
Feb 13th | 4:45pm - 6:15pm
Stop by to pick up one of our Grab & Go kits. You can put a flameless tea light in them to make them glow.
Homework Help
Hands-On Learning with ScienceConnections Discovery Packs
Our ScienceConnections Discovery Packs let kids explore different STEM topics through hands-on learning.
Read-a-thon
Feb 2nd, All day
We will reading all sorts of acclaimed literary poems through out\ the day!
