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Play Space Fundraising Campaign

Imagination in Motion

Creating a Play Space for Young Learners

A Storied Space for Play

Our Youth Services Department serves thousands of children each year. In 2023, children's books accounted for 66% of all books checked out, and attendance at kids' programs surpassed that of all other audiences. In the 15 years since the design of our children's area, new research has taught us more about the importance of play in nurturing a child's cognitive growth.

To better meet the needs of our youngest learners, we are reimagining this space into a dynamic play area where children can explore, discover, and immerse themselves in a world of stories and imagination. By blending the wonder of books with the power of play, we can offer endless opportunities for growth and learning.

The Power of Play

We believe curiosity and wonder fuel literacy and that play is a powerful catalyst for child development. Through play, children learn to explore, take risks, and engage meaningfully with their surroundings.

Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children, play IS serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood.

- Fred Rogers

Research has shown that play:

  • Encourages social and emotional growth by allowing children to make friends, practice empathy, cooperate, and resolve conflicts.
  • Develops language and reading skills by building vocabulary, improving grammar, and laying the foundation for literacy.
  • Sparks learning and discovery by helping children explore, experiment, solve problems, and develop reasoning skills.
  • Ignites creativity and imagination through pretending, storytelling, and artistic expression.

Help us Reach Our Goal of $200,000

The Glenview Public Library Foundation is raising $200,000 to help create a dynamic, educational, and interactive library play space that will positively impact our entire community. But we can't do it without your help! Your donation will directly support the creation of this vibrant, engaging, environment that will inspire the next generation of readers.

Join us in building a brighter future for our community.

Donate today and make a lasting impact!

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