7 Wilmette Public Library · 9.4 mi · Wilmette
Ages 0–2 Storytime
Discover fun ways to play with your baby that also nurture early learning skills! An open playtime will follow at 10:10, to catch up with your friends, and to meet new ones!
8 Park Ridge Public Library · 3.5 mi · Park Ridge
All ages Storytime
Drop in. Read, sing, and play at this story and play time for toddlers! A shortened version of our traditional storytime will be followed by time to play with age-appropriate toys.
9 Indian Trails Public Library · 7.1 mi · Wheeling
All ages Games & play
NR = No registration required.
7 Wilmette Public Library · 9.4 mi · Wilmette
Ages 0–2 Storytime
Discover fun ways to play with your baby that also nurture early learning skills! An open playtime will follow at 10:10, to catch up with your friends, and to meet new ones!
3 Mount Prospect Public Library · 3.1 mi · Mount Prospect
Ages 0–5 Storytime Sign-up needed
Best for ages 5 and younger with an adult. Feel free to show off your costume and come ready to read, sing, create, and play.
10 Glenview Public Library · 4.7 mi · Glenview
Ages 3–5 Storytime
Spark your preschooler's curiosity through play! Explore different STEAM topics through hands-on activities. Drop in.
11 Skokie Public Library · 6.7 mi · Skokie
Ages 5–12 Storytime
Two-year-olds and accompanying adults share a lively program of simple stories, songs, and games. Space is limited.
5 Elk Grove Village Public Library · 6.8 mi · Elk Grove Village
Ages 0–5 Storytime
Join us for a Polish-English storytime that includes stories, rhymes, and crafts. You do not need to speak Polish to attend.
12 Palatine Library Rand Road Branch · 8.8 mi · Palatine
Ages 3–7 Games & play
Pasa por una manualidad sencilla para hacer juntos. Cada semana explore un tema diferente diseñado para fomentar la creatividad y la curiosidad de su niño. Para edades de 3 a 7.
13 Addison Public Library · 9.2 mi · Addison
All ages Storytime Sign-up needed
Stories, songs & more! Geared toward ages birth-3 years old and their caregivers but all ages welcome. Limit 10 participants; please register for each session separately.
14 Mayfair, Chicago Public Library · 9.1 mi · Chicago
Ages 1–5 Storytime
Join us on Thursday mornings for stories, songs, and rhymes followed by a simple craft and open play. For children 18 months to 5 with a caregiver.
15 Wood Dale Public Library · 6.6 mi · Wood Dale
All ages Games & play Sign-up needed
For ages: 3–7 years with a caregiver
11 Skokie Public Library · 6.7 mi · Skokie
Ages 5–12 Storytime
Two-year-olds and accompanying adults share a lively program of simple stories, songs, and games. Space is limited.
4 Dunning, Chicago Public Library · 7.6 mi · Chicago
Ages 0–5 Storytime
Join the fun at story time! We share songs, rhymes and books. Half an hour of story time is followed by half an hour of play. For kids 0 to 5 and their caregivers.
13 Addison Public Library · 9.2 mi · Addison
All ages Storytime Sign-up needed
Stories, songs & more! Geared toward ages birth-3 years old and their caregivers but all ages welcome. Limit 10 participants; please register for each session separately.
8 Park Ridge Public Library · 3.5 mi · Park Ridge
All ages Storytime
Hosted by Little Steps Pediatric Therapy, this program targets age-appropriate fine motor and communication skills.
10 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.
3 Mount Prospect Public Library · 3.1 mi · Mount Prospect
Ages 0–5 Storytime Sign-up needed
Best for ages 5 and younger with an adult. Feel free to show off your costume and come ready to read, sing, create, and play.
16 Oriole Park, Chicago Public Library · 5.7 mi · Chicago
Ages 10–12 Arts & crafts
Make a spooky Halloween necklace, bracelet or keychain. All materials provided. For ages 10 to 13.
11 Skokie Public Library · 6.7 mi · Skokie
Ages 5–12 Science & STEM
Media literacy helps us have healthy habits when engaging with content. We'll discuss topics like generative AI, the news landscape, finding information, and fact-checking.
17 Albany Park, Chicago Public Library · 9.9 mi · Chicago
Ages 4–12 Arts & crafts
Become an expert builder at the library. We provide the LEGO® bricks; you provide the imagination. For ages 4 and up. Space limitations may apply.
11 Skokie Public Library · 6.7 mi · Skokie
Ages 5–12 Family fun Sign-up needed
For this cupcake decorating spectacular, we'll provide plain cupcakes, icing, and decorating supplies. You provide the creativity!
12 Palatine Library Rand Road Branch · 8.8 mi · Palatine
Ages 5–12 Games & play Sign-up needed
Transform a mini pumpkin into a boo-tiful decoration. Materials provided. All ages. Sign up begins 10/15. Please register children (under 18) only.
5 Elk Grove Village Public Library · 6.8 mi · Elk Grove Village
Ages 11–12 Arts & crafts
Whether you are dropping in with a quick question or scheduling focused time for a specific project, our tools and staff are here to help.
3 Mount Prospect Public Library · 3.1 mi · Mount Prospect
Ages 8–11 Science & STEM
Best for ages 8-11 with an adult. From building toys to small robots, there's no telling what exciting discoveries await you. Come by and see for yourself!
9 Indian Trails Public Library · 7.1 mi · Wheeling
All ages Family fun Sign-up needed
Please register for only one session of Monogrammed Tote Bags. Additional registrations will be cancelled. R = Registration required.
18 Robert Crown Branch Library · 9.7 mi · Evanston
All ages Music & shows
Fire up the Mystery Machine and head over to the Crown Center to watch the live action Scooby-Doo! Snacks will be provided. Feel free to wear pjs or your Halloween costume.
11 Skokie Public Library · 6.7 mi · Skokie
Ages 5–12 Storytime
Children and their grown-ups participate together in this storytime with books, music, and more. Space is limited. Free tickets will be given to those present starting at 6 pm.
5 Elk Grove Village Public Library · 6.8 mi · Elk Grove Village
All ages Science & STEM Sign-up needed
Required registration is limited to EGVPL cardholders and begins Friday, September 18, 9 am.
9 Indian Trails Public Library · 7.1 mi · Wheeling
All ages Arts & crafts
Limit: 20. Free tickets distributed 30 minutes before the program at the Youth Services Desk on a first-come, first-served basis. TR = Ticketed Registration.
9 Indian Trails Public Library · 7.1 mi · Wheeling
Ages 14–12 Family fun Sign-up needed
In the course of a single winter’s night, four people vanish without a trace across a small town. Nora’s estranged best friend, Becca, is one of the lost.