Heather Hageli, early literacy librarian with Vernon Area Public Library in Lincolnshire, reads "Bear Feels Scared" as part of Oaks & Acorns Intergenerational Storytime for young library patrons, their caregivers and residents at Sunrise Assisted Living of Buffalo Grove on Tuesday.
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Residents of Sunrise Assisted Living of Buffalo Grove came together with young children under age 4 and their parents to sing songs, listen to stories and make crafts on Tuesday.
The Oaks & Acorns Intergenerational Storytime is hosted by the Vernon Area Public Library.
"We do this to bring together seniors who may not otherwise get to the library and children and families who regularly go to the library. It creates a sense of community and family," said early literacy librarian Heather Hageli, who started the program.
Hageli led the group in songs, dance and stories, such as "Bear Feels Scared."
"The residents look so forward to it every year," said Sue Church, activities coordinator at Sunrise Assisted Living. "It's a intergenerational piece, which is not always easy to fill, so we welcome them every year."
Carina Torres, left, of Buffalo Grove with son, Lucas, 16 months, and Haelan Min, right, of Buffalo Grove, with daughter, Emily Han, 21 months, take part in the Oaks & Acorns Intergenerational Storytime for young library patrons, their caregivers and residents at Sunrise Assisted Living of Buffalo Grove on Tuesday. The program is put on by Vernon Area Public Library in Lincolnshire.
Bev Horne/bhorne@dailyherald.com
Vernon Area Public Library in Lincolnshire hosts an Oaks & Acorns Intergenerational Storytime for young library patrons, their caregivers and residents at Sunrise Assisted Living of Buffalo Grove on Tuesday.
Bev Horne/bhorne@dailyherald.com