Wilmette Public Library
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Using Picture Books to Talk About Mental Illness
A Let's Learn Together Parent-Teacher Program
2023-10-17 19:00:00
2023-10-17 20:00:00
America/Chicago
Using Picture Books to Talk About Mental Illness
Picture book are gateways for having meaningful conversations with children. Bring your questions to this open dialogue and discover books that are just right for your family or classroom.
Wilmette Public Library - Youth Program Room
Tuesday, October 17
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Wilmette Public Library
Youth Program RoomPicture book are gateways for having meaningful conversations with children. Bring your questions to this open dialogue and discover books that are just right for your family or classroom.
Picture books create space for talking with children about complex topics. The books presented this month offer examples and language for understanding mental illness, whether it's someone we love or someone we encounter. Children's librarians will demonstrate how to use books to have safe, loving conversations about real life situations.
Wilmette Public Library
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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.