Join award-winning author Amy Alznauer and beloved storyteller and song leader Reenie Ruckdaeschel for a joyful journey into counting, rhythm, and wonder.
Drawing on Amy’s New York Times article on the power of great counting books, this session explores how mathematical thinking begins in early childhood—with curiosity, pattern, and play. Through picture books, music, and storytelling, we’ll celebrate how children fall in love with numbers long before worksheets. Perfect for children ages 3+ with parents and siblings.
Children 8 and under must be supervised at all times.
From the south: Go north on Green Bay Road. Turn left on Wilmette Ave. Turn right on Park Ave. Library is located on the corner of Wilmette Ave. and Park Ave. Parking lot is on the north side of the building.
From the north: Go south on Green Bay Road. Turn right on Wilmette Ave. Turn right on Park Ave. Library is located on the corner of Wilmette Ave. and Park Ave. Parking lot is on the north side of the building.
From I-94 (Edens Expressway):from the South - exit at Lake Ave. East. Go east on Lake Ave. a little over 2 miles. Turn right on Park Ave. • from the North - exit at Rt. 41/Skokie Blvd. Turn left (east) on Lake Ave. Go east on Lake Ave. a little over 2 miles. Turn right on Park Ave.
Mass transit options include CTA, Metra, and Pace.
