Attention all Scout Leaders – bring your scouts to the Library. Achievement and badge programs, as well as a special introduction to the Library including a tour and library hunt, are planned annually in the fall and winter.

• Programs are designed to meet several of the required points of various Scout achievements, advancements, or badges.
• Please refer to your Scout manual for details on the remaining points needed to complete required work.

Check your calendars and think Library as you plan your activities for the year.

Current listing of programs: (See the Official Program Guide for dates offered.)

BOY SCOUTS

Introduction to the Library –
starting point for all Scout groups (K-8)

Cubs

• Reading Fun

Wolf

• Books, Books, Books

Bear

• Past is Exciting & Important
• Tall Tales

Webelo

• Citizen
• Communicator

GIRL SCOUTS

Introduction to the Library –
starting point for all Scout groups (K-8)

Brownies

• Around the World
• Her Story

Juniors

• Communication
• Local Lore
• Model Citizen

How to register your group for the programs.

• Check the Official Program Guide for the listing of programs. Printed Guides are available on the Information Center at the ASK ME Desk.
• Fall programs are scheduled in October, November and December. Guides are available the last week of August. Registration begins in September.
• Winter programs are scheduled in January, February and March. Guides are available after December 26. Registration begins in January.
• Leader registers Scout group per the procedures outlined in the program guide. Please note: one (1) adult is required for each four (4) Scouts in the group.
• Registration deadline is two (2) days before the scheduled program.

Looking for something else?

• Look through the Scout books to determine badge or achievement.
• Contact other leaders who may also be interested in the same badge or achievement.
• A minimum of 25 scouts with one-adult for every four-Scouts are required.
• Also needed, are the names and phone numbers for other leaders, as well as, the school, grade, and number of scouts per group.
• Plan ahead. Think library when you are planning your calendar for the year.
• Check your calendar for several potential dates / months.
• Contact the Library 6-8 weeks in advance for the best selection of dates.
• Book fall dates after August 15 and Winter/Spring dates after December 15.
• Contact Denise to talk about what is possible: 630-584-0076 ext. 236 or Email.

We look forward to providing service for your Scout group.

Updated 1/04