Educator Services

The Glenview Public Library offers a variety of services to enhance curriculum and other needs for preschool, K-8, and high school educators.

Preschool Resources

Book Bag Service

Authorized teachers and home school educators may request materials for use in their classrooms.

Preschool Kits

Teachers and caregivers of preschoolers can create a storytime or explore a topic with these “one-stop shop” kits.

1000 Books Before Kindergarten

Give your children a head start with 1000 Books Before Kindergarten, a self-guided early literacy program.

K-8 Resources

Book Bag Service

Authorized teachers and home school educators may request materials for use in their classrooms.

Classroom Visits & Field Trips

Bring your students to the GPL and see firsthand all we have to offer. We can also come to you and bring our resources to your classroom.

Book Recommendations by Grade

Find book recommendations for grades K-8.

High School Resources

Book Bag Service

Authorized teachers and home school educators may request materials for use in their classrooms.

Teen Reads

Take a look at our booklists made just for teens.

Brainfuse - Help Now

Interactive online tutoring for grades K-12, college intro, and adult learners. Available 3-10 PM daily. Tambien en Espanol.

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The Importance of Author Visits: Bringing Literature to Life

Author visits are more than just events; they are transformative experiences that can ignite a lifelong love of reading and writing!

Schedule a Storytime Visit or PreK Field Trip

Connect your preschool or childcare center students to the Library with a classroom visit or field trip to the Library!

Homeschool Resources for Glenview Educators

Welcome, Glenview homeschool families! We've compiled a comprehensive guide to support your homeschooling journey.

Online Resources

Resources are available to access with a student, teacher (D34 and D225), or personal Glenview Public Library card. School cards cannot be used to log on to databases. All resources are available at both GPL and Niles-Maine Public Library except those indicated by an asterisk (*).

Grades K-2
Grades 3-5
Grades 6-8
High School
In Spanish (grades K-12)
For Teachers

Library Cards

GPL provides library materials to teachers and authorized school personnel in public, private, or parochial schools located within the Village of Glenview or District 34 and 225 school boundaries for use in their PreK through 12th grade classrooms.

Through an intergovernmental agreement, teachers in District 34 and 225 schools are eligible for a teacher card. For more information, please contact your school principal or email k-12team@glenviewpl.org.

Materials checked out are expected to be used in the classroom. Schools are responsible for materials checked out following the rules outlined in the Loan Limits Policy.

To request information about obtaining a library card, please email prekteam@glenviewpl.org for preschool and childcare centers or k-12team@glenviewpl.org for K-12 schools.

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