5 Mount Prospect Public Library · 3.1 mi · Mount Prospect
Ages 0–3 Storytime
Best for walkers ages 3 and younger with an adult. We'll share stories, songs, and simple games that inspire toddlers to explore and discover the world around them.
3 Park Ridge Public Library · 3.5 mi · Park Ridge
All ages Storytime
Drop in. Fun stories, lively rhymes and plenty of silliness, this Storytime is perfect for 2 & 3 year olds who have aged out of Busy Bees!
6 Glenview Public Library · 4.7 mi · Glenview
Ages 0–2 Storytime
Introduce your baby to the love of reading with rhymes, stories, and songs. Register the child/children who are age-appropriate for the class.
7 Skokie Public Library · 6.7 mi · Skokie
Ages 0–1 Storytime
Bond with your baby and meet other caregivers. We will introduce babies to the joys of movement, books, and song, and begin to build their early learning skills.
8 Elk Grove Village Public Library · 6.8 mi · Elk Grove Village
Ages 0–5 Storytime
This weekly storytime is recommended for 2, 3, and 4 year-olds, but siblings are also welcome! Each week we will practice early literacy skills using stories, songs, and a project.
2 Wilmette Public Library · 9.4 mi · Wilmette
All ages Storytime
Filled with books, puppets, songs, flannels, music, movement, and bubbles, storytime helps develop important pre-literacy skills and cultivate a lifelong love of reading.
2 Wilmette Public Library · 9.4 mi · Wilmette
All ages Storytime
Filled with books, puppets, songs, flannels, music, movement, and bubbles, storytime helps develop important pre-literacy skills and cultivate a lifelong love of reading.
18 Palatine Public Library (Main) · 9.6 mi · Palatine
Ages 1–2 Storytime Sign-up needed
Enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs. Ages 1 - 2 with parent/caregiver. Sign up begins two weeks prior to each date.
26 Jefferson Park, Chicago Public Library · 8.1 mi · Chicago
Ages 3–5 Storytime
Join us for this preschool story time tailored for you and your preschooler. We share songs, rhymes and books, plus an activity or craft. For kids 3 to 5 and their caregivers.
5 Mount Prospect Public Library · 3.1 mi · Mount Prospect
Ages 0–3 Storytime
Best for walkers ages 3 and younger with an adult. We'll share stories, songs, and simple games that inspire toddlers to explore and discover the world around them.
3 Park Ridge Public Library · 3.5 mi · Park Ridge
Ages 3–5 Storytime
Drop in. Join us for stories in all shapes and sizes that are sure to engage and entertain your preschoolers.
6 Glenview Public Library · 4.7 mi · Glenview
Ages 1–1 Storytime
Share stories and movement to support your one-year-old's growing curiosity! Register the child/children who are age-appropriate for the class.
23 Roden, Chicago Public Library · 5.6 mi · Chicago
Ages 0–5 Storytime
Join us at the library for a fun time while enhancing your reading skills through stories, songs and playtime. For ages 0 to 5 with a caregiver.
12 Wood Dale Public Library · 6.6 mi · Wood Dale
Ages 1–3 Storytime Sign-up needed
For ages: 2–4 years with a caregiver
7 Skokie Public Library · 6.7 mi · Skokie
Ages 1–1 Storytime
Fun stories, rhymes, and songs for toddlers build a love of books and reading. For age 12-23 months with an adult. Space is limited.
8 Elk Grove Village Public Library · 6.8 mi · Elk Grove Village
Ages 0–5 Storytime
This weekly storytime is recommended for 2, 3, and 4 year-olds, but siblings are also welcome! Each week we will practice early literacy skills using stories, songs, and a project.
25 Northbrook Public Library · 6.9 mi · Northbrook
Ages 0–5 Music & shows
Children will have a blast as they sing and dance to songs performed on a variety of instruments by Teacher Dan.
26 Jefferson Park, Chicago Public Library · 8.1 mi · Chicago
Ages 0–2 Storytime
Join us for this story time tailored for you and your baby or toddler. We share songs, rhymes and books. For children birth to 3 years and their caregivers.
6 Glenview Public Library · 4.7 mi · Glenview
All ages Family fun
Bring your own lunch or snack and join other kids and caregivers to eat, talk, and clean up together. Drop in.
16 Robert Crown Branch Library · 9.7 mi · Evanston
All ages Storytime
Join us for a fun session of stories and songs at the Robert Crown Branch with our very special guest from Drag Story Hour Chicago! Mrs.
13 Dunning, Chicago Public Library · 7.6 mi · Chicago
Ages 10–11 Arts & crafts
We have various video games and activities including Smash Bros, Minecraft, Mario Kart, air hockey, foosball and so much more! For kids in grades 3 to 5.
4 Indian Trails Public Library · 7.1 mi · Wheeling
All ages Family fun Sign-up needed
R = Registration required.
21 West Belmont, Chicago Public Library · 8.8 mi · Chicago
Ages 6–12 Family fun
Kids in first, second and third grade are invited to join us for their own after-school early literacy club. We read a book together and then join in theme-related activities.
5 Mount Prospect Public Library · 3.1 mi · Mount Prospect
Ages 6–11 Arts & crafts Sign-up needed
Best for ages 6-11. Karla Arenas Valenti's books thrill (and sometimes chill) with page-turning stories of daring, dangerous quests.
6 Glenview Public Library · 4.7 mi · Glenview
Ages 5–9 Science & STEM
Investigate and experiment STEM concepts through hands-on play and open exploration.
12 Wood Dale Public Library · 6.6 mi · Wood Dale
All ages Science & STEM Sign-up needed
For ages: 6–11 years
26 Jefferson Park, Chicago Public Library · 8.1 mi · Chicago
Ages 6–12 Arts & crafts
Do you like building different objects and making your imagination come to life? If so, drop in for some open play time with our collection of LEGO bricks!
18 Palatine Public Library (Main) · 9.6 mi · Palatine
Ages 5–12 Games & play Sign-up needed
Learn the game of chess under the guidance of an experienced chess coach. All skill levels welcome. For kids and teens. Sign up begins 10/21.
5 Mount Prospect Public Library · 3.1 mi · Mount Prospect
Ages 6–11 Arts & crafts Sign-up needed
Best for ages 6-11. Karla Arenas Valenti's books thrill (and sometimes chill) with page-turning stories of daring, dangerous quests.
8 Elk Grove Village Public Library · 6.8 mi · Elk Grove Village
Ages 0–11 Storytime Sign-up needed
Required registration is limited to EGVPL cardholders and begins Friday, October 16, 9 AM.
4 Indian Trails Public Library · 7.1 mi · Wheeling
All ages Family fun Sign-up needed
R = Registration required.
4 Indian Trails Public Library · 7.1 mi · Wheeling
All ages Games & play
The Board of Trustees meet for its monthly workshop and planning session. This meeting is open to the public. The agenda is posted two days prior to the meeting.
8 Elk Grove Village Public Library · 6.8 mi · Elk Grove Village
All ages Family fun
A new challenge begins each week, and a correct guess earns you a chance to win a classic picture book–themed prize!
8 Elk Grove Village Public Library · 6.8 mi · Elk Grove Village
Ages 5–12 Games & play
Become a dictionary detective with our new Word of the Week challenge! Each week, stop by the library to discover a new vocabulary word, look it up in the dictionary, write the…