Early Childhood Teachers

With authorization by their school's administration, eligible Skokie preschool teachers may obtain educator cards to check out materials for school educational purposes.

Each school provides the library with a list of eligible educators based on the current agreement between the library and the school or district. Using this card acknowledges understanding of the rights and responsibilities of educator library cardholders. Teachers at child care centers may be authorized for business cards by their director. Business cards must be renewed each August using the Business library card application.

Let us contribute our energy and enthusiasm to enrich your students’ learning adventure. Email us at earlychildhood@skokielibrary.info to plan library visits to your classroom or field trips to the library. Library staff may be available to partner with your family events. Contact us to discuss potential topics and dates. 

We have created lists of items in various formats, including books, music,  and YouTube videos, organized by popular curriculum themes. You can also browse our reading lists for kids or checkout one of our little learner sets, themed subject kits for preschoolers featuring a book, CD, and toy or game.

You may also request a theme bag. A librarian will select developmentally appropriate items according to the topics provided and check them out with your teacher card.