Glenview Public Library
Address: 1930 Glenview Road, Glenview
Hours: Monday - Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.; Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Sunday: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Admission: Free
YAY! YAY!
- Offers hands-on learning? No
- Engages an active toddler in play? No
- Provides interaction with other children? Yes
- Allows children room to play without long waits? Yes
- Is clean? Yes
This is a great, free option on the north shore.
I was really excited to check out the newly finished library, which celebrated its grand opening October 2010, and it did not disappoint. It is clean and spacious with plenty of room for a toddler to sit and read or run around. The youth area is in the back of the library so kids can run free without disturbing other library patrons.
The area also has a large bay of windows so children can watch the commuter trains come in and out of the station. And since the library is still under construction, children can also watch the big diggers and cranes hard at work. A captivating scene for a two year old boy!
If you’re looking for activities, the library offers a number of programs, including toddler story time, preschooler story time, arts & crafts (ages 3 & up), and entertainment (movies & plays). You can find all the information on their website (www.glenviewpl.org).
There are a couple downsides: (1) too few toys and (2) limited parking. Parking is a bit of a hike, and I can tell you that it feels like a million miles when it’s absolutely freezing. But you can warm up by the roaring fire that greets you at the entrance.
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