5 Des Plaines Public Library · 10.3 mi · Des Plaines
All ages Family fun
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22 Helen Plum Library · 4 mi · Lombard
All ages Storytime
Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages. With playful books, songs, and movement, this storytime is for the whole family to enjoy.
3 Elk Grove Village Public Library · 7.9 mi · Elk Grove Village
Ages 0–2 Storytime
This drop-in storytime is recommended for babies up to 24 months, but older siblings are welcome to join!
23 Downers Grove Public Library · 8 mi · Downers Grove
Ages 3–5 Storytime
Geared towards preschoolers ages 3 - 5, younger siblings welcome. All children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
24 Lisle Library District · 9.4 mi · Lisle
All ages Storytime Sign-up needed
Storytime fun for little ones on the move! Join us for songs, books, and play. For walking children up to 2 years old. Registration required.
4 Park Ridge Public Library · 9.8 mi · Park Ridge
Ages 0–2 Storytime
Snuggle, bounce, and bond with your little one in this lap sit program for babies. Circle time is followed by time to play with age-appropriate toys and time to socialize.
25 Mount Prospect Public Library · 11.6 mi · Mount Prospect
Ages 0–8 Storytime
Best for ages 8 and younger with their families. There is something fun for everyone at this exciting storytime. Come ready to dance, sing, and get silly together as a family!
26 Glenview Public Library · 14 mi · Glenview
Ages 1–3 Storytime
Buzz in to enjoy rhymes and movement with your toddler! Stay for open playtime and connecting with other families. Drop in.
27 Fountaindale Public Library · 15.5 mi · Bolingbrook
Ages 0–1 Storytime
Join us for a bouncy, fun time filled with stories, songs and rhymes for babies ages 0–18 months and their caregivers.
13 Evergreen Park Public Library · 17.5 mi · Evergreen Park
Ages 0–2 Storytime Sign-up needed
Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and fun for you and your baby! For babies from birth through 17 months with a caregiver. There is no Baby Bookworms on November 23. Please register.
28 White Oak Library (Romeoville) · 18.3 mi · Romeoville
Ages 2–5 Arts & crafts Sign-up needed
Do you have a budding artist at home? Each week we will have a different craft activity for them to enjoy! For ages 2-5 with a caregiver.
29 Addison Public Library · 3.5 mi · Addison
Ages 0–2 Storytime Sign-up needed
Join us for stories, songs, and action rhymes, and discover friends and fun! Geared toward ages birth-2 years old and their caregivers but all ages welcome.
30 La Grange Public Library · 7.1 mi · La Grange
Ages 0–2 Storytime Sign-up needed
Let us introduce your little one to storytime! This interactive program includes books, action rhymes, songs and bubbles. Space is limited to 15 children and their caregivers.
23 Downers Grove Public Library · 8 mi · Downers Grove
All ages Arts & crafts
Questions? Contact the Kids Room at kidsdesk@dglibrary.org or (630) 960–1200. Submit a request for accommodation.
31 Wheaton Public Library · 8.6 mi · Wheaton
All ages Family fun Sign-up needed
Families Pick a dino figurine and create a little home for them that you can take home. While supplies last. No registration required.
5 Des Plaines Public Library · 10.3 mi · Des Plaines
Ages 0–2 Family fun
For children ages birth through 24 months with a parent/caregiver. Activities include sing-alongs, story time, and group discussion.
32 Palatine Public Library (Main) · 16.2 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.
33 Indian Prairie Public Library · 9.8 mi · Darien
Ages 3–5 Storytime Sign-up needed
For children ages 3–6. Join us weekly for stories, songs, and literacy-based activities that help your child prepare for school. Register using the child's name.
22 Helen Plum Library · 4 mi · Lombard
Ages 3–5 Storytime
Drop-in storytime for children ages 3-4, with participating adult. Join us for stories, songs, and skills to encourage kindergarten readiness.
2 Wood Dale Public Library · 5.5 mi · Wood Dale
Ages 1–2 Storytime Sign-up needed
For ages: 0–2 years with a caregiver
3 Elk Grove Village Public Library · 7.9 mi · Elk Grove Village
Ages 0–2 Storytime
This drop-in storytime is recommended for babies up to 24 months, but older siblings are welcome to join!
23 Downers Grove Public Library · 8 mi · Downers Grove
Ages 1–3 Storytime
Siblings welcome. All children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. Contact the Kids Room Desk at kidsdesk@dglibrary.org or (630) 960–1200 with questions.
4 Park Ridge Public Library · 9.8 mi · Park Ridge
Ages 0–2 Storytime
Snuggle, bounce, and bond with your little one in this lap sit program for babies. Circle time is followed by time to play with age-appropriate toys and time to socialize.
25 Mount Prospect Public Library · 11.6 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.
34 Albany Park, Chicago Public Library · 13 mi · Chicago
Ages 0–5 Storytime
Join us for stories, songs and movement activities. For children 0 to 5 with a caregiver.
26 Glenview Public Library · 14 mi · Glenview
All ages Storytime
Wear your dancing shoes and join the Youth Services Librarians as they twirl into the week. Drop in.
27 Fountaindale Public Library · 15.5 mi · Bolingbrook
All ages Storytime
Enjoy a fun-filled storytime with stories and songs that promote literacy and discovery for all ages!
35 Robert Crown Branch Library · 15.8 mi · Evanston
Ages 1–3 Storytime
Join us for a fun session of stories and songs at the Robert Crown Branch! Please register under your child's name only. Questions?
12 Main Library · 17.1 mi · Evanston
All ages Storytime
Join us for stories, songs, and lots of fun in this summer series of storytimes. For children of all ages and their caregivers. No registration required -- just drop in!
28 White Oak Library (Romeoville) · 18.3 mi · Romeoville
Ages 0–5 Music & shows Sign-up needed
Music in Motion is a musical journey filled with catchy tunes, dancing, and hands-on instrument exploration.
36 Brainerd, Chicago Public Library · 18.7 mi · Chicago
Ages 0–3 Storytime
Join Ms. Carlynn for a fun-filled fall story time especially for our littlest patrons! We’ll share songs, rhymes and books, plus suggestions for at-home activities.
21 Geneva Public Library · 19.8 mi · Geneva
Ages 3–5 Science & STEM
Join us for a fun and engaging experience that sparks curiosity and fosters learning in a playful environment. Perfect for little explorers!
2 Wood Dale Public Library · 5.5 mi · Wood Dale
Ages 1–5 Science & STEM Sign-up needed
Messy clothes are strongly recommended! For ages: 3–5 years with a caregiver
37 Cicero Public Library · 10.3 mi · Cicero
Ages 0–5 Storytime
Please call 708-652-8084 ext. 7
38 Gage Park, Chicago Public Library · 14.8 mi · Chicago
Ages 2–8 Storytime
Join us for a story time full of books, songs and rhymes for our littlest patrons. For ages 2 to 8.
27 Fountaindale Public Library · 15.5 mi · Bolingbrook
Ages 5–11 Games & play
Play educational board games with teen volunteers, and develop your reading and math skills! (Grades K–5)
35 Robert Crown Branch Library · 15.8 mi · Evanston
Ages 1–3 Storytime
Join us for a fun session of stories and songs the the Robert Crown Branch! Please register under your child's name only. Questions? Reach out to rsindelar@cityofevanston.org.
39 Daley, Richard J.-Bridgeport, Chicago Public Library · 16 mi · Chicago
Ages 3–5 Storytime
Join Cruelty Free You + Me for their Compassionate Children's Programming. During each session we focus on different animals, the environment and kindness towards one another.
28 White Oak Library (Romeoville) · 18.3 mi · Romeoville
All ages Games & play
"Stay and Play" in our program area. Make new friends and meet other families from the Community! No registration necessary. All ages invited.
27 Fountaindale Public Library · 15.5 mi · Bolingbrook
All ages Storytime
Enjoy a fun-filled storytime with stories and songs that promote literacy and discovery for all ages!
26 Glenview Public Library · 14 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.
40 95th Street Library · 18.6 mi · Naperville
Ages 5–12 Storytime
Learn a new way to communicate with the infant in your life using baby sign language! Each month features a different theme, complete with related signs, books, and songs.
41 Lincoln Belmont, Chicago Public Library · 14.4 mi · Chicago
Ages 6–12 Arts & crafts
Young builders can use their imaginations to create with LEGO bricks or one of our other building sets and/or play games. Drop in whenever you can or stay the whole time.
42 West Lawn, Chicago Public Library · 14.1 mi · Chicago
Ages 3–12 Arts & crafts
Join authors Jennifer Schneider and Cayley Tull for a reading of their book The Hand & the Eye: Olive's Discovery.
23 Downers Grove Public Library · 8 mi · Downers Grove
Ages 11–12 Arts & crafts
Drop in during the program window to create your own design with Perler Beads. No need to stay for the whole time.
43 Budlong Woods, Chicago Public Library · 14 mi · Chicago
Ages 6–12 Arts & crafts
Families Together: Mixed Media Create an artwork to honor a special time spent with family or friends during this self-guided open studio program designed in partnership with the…
23 Downers Grove Public Library · 8 mi · Downers Grove
All ages Arts & crafts
Children attend independently without an adult. The schedule for this session is: November 2 - Easel Art November 9 - Book Cover Art - for Children's Book Week November 16 …
44 Little Village, Chicago Public Library · 12.8 mi · Chicago
Ages 6–12 Arts & crafts
Stop by to make a themed craft or create art on your own. The craft cart will be set up in the children’s area and a separate cart will be set up in the tween area.
45 RiverStone Apartments South · 16.8 mi · Bolingbrook
All ages Family fun
Visit the Bookmobile to check out items, pick up your holds and return borrowed materials.
30 La Grange Public Library · 7.1 mi · La Grange
Ages 5–12 Arts & crafts Sign-up needed
Come learn about the history, traditions, and meaning behind Diwali, the Festival of Lights. We’ll read a story and then create our own diyas (lamps)!
46 Logan Square, Chicago Public Library · 12.6 mi · Chicago
Ages 6–12 Arts & crafts
Join this weekly afternoon crafting session for tweens, enjoy a snack, play video games and socialize with library friends! For tweens 8 to 13.
47 Little Italy, Chicago Public Library · 14.7 mi · Chicago
Ages 6–12 Arts & crafts
Board games, TCGs and more, oh my! Drop-in for an hour of open gaming. Each week we’ll have a variety of board games and Magic the Gathering available for you to play.
48 Oak Park Public Library (Main) · 7.6 mi · Oak Park
Ages 3–12 Storytime Sign-up needed
Designed for children with disabilities and support needs ages 3+ with caregiver support.
31 Wheaton Public Library · 8.6 mi · Wheaton
Ages 5–11 Science & STEM Sign-up needed
Grades K-5 with caregiver Let's do LEGO! Use the library's LEGO collection to build whatever you'd like!
24 Lisle Library District · 9.4 mi · Lisle
Ages 6–11 Arts & crafts Sign-up needed
Use leaves to paint unique sunflowers. For grades 1-5. Registration required.
49 Nichols Library · 13.7 mi · Naperville
Ages 7–11 Science & STEM Sign-up needed
Dive into the exciting worlds of science, technology, engineering, art, and math. From battling robots to experimenting with chemical reactions, every session will be packed with…
38 Gage Park, Chicago Public Library · 14.8 mi · Chicago
Ages 6–12 Family fun
When children are learning to read, it’s important to practice often and with others.
20 Indian Trails Public Library · 16.2 mi · Wheeling
Ages 9–11 Family fun Sign-up needed
R = Registration required.
50 Northbrook Public Library · 17.1 mi · Northbrook
Ages 7–11 Arts & crafts Sign-up needed
Discover iconic artists, explore diverse art styles, and create your own inspired masterpieces.
11 Wilmette Public Library · 17.1 mi · Wilmette
Ages 2–12 Storytime Sign-up needed
¡Acompaña a Miss Rosie Reads en una hora de cuentos bilingüe e interactiva que celebra el lenguaje, la alfabetización y la comunidad!
14 Orland Park Public Library · 19.8 mi · Orland Park
Ages 0–3 Family fun Sign-up needed
We’ll celebrate Cookie’s birthday with games, crafts, and of course, COOKIES!!!
21 Geneva Public Library · 19.8 mi · Geneva
Ages 5–7 Reading & languages Sign-up needed
Join us for a delightful time enjoying stories, activities, and engaging discussions specially designed for young listeners and beginning readers.
51 Obama Presidential Center, Chicago Public Library · 20 mi · Chicago
Ages 3–12 Arts & crafts
Join authors Jennifer Schneider and Cayley Tull for a reading of their book The Hand & the Eye: Olive's Discovery.
52 Skokie Public Library · 13 mi · Skokie
Ages 8–11 Family fun
Share your love of Pokémon through card trading, games, and crafts. Bring your cards and any art or Pokémon memorabilia to share. We'll do different activities each month.
53 West Englewood, Chicago Public Library · 16.5 mi · Chicago
Ages 10–12 Arts & crafts
Create a skull hojalata. Hojalata art is like embossed foil art with lots of color. Let’s learn a little more about it and create one. For ages 10 to 19.
28 White Oak Library (Romeoville) · 18.3 mi · Romeoville
Ages 8–12 Family fun Sign-up needed
Embark on an animated adventure with our Anime Club for Tweens! Dive into the captivating world of Japanese animation alongside fellow enthusiasts.
54 Woodson Regional, Chicago Public Library · 19.8 mi · Chicago
Ages 3–12 Arts & crafts
Discover and create in this self-guided open studio program sponsored by the Art Institute of Chicago!
30 La Grange Public Library · 7.1 mi · La Grange
Ages 9–12 Storytime
Celebrate your freedom of expression by singing along with the beloved Broadway musical version of our country’s founding.
55 Legler Regional, Chicago Public Library · 11.4 mi · Chicago
Ages 6–12 Science & STEM
Join Chicago Astronomers and look at the sun, moon and sky through a telescope! The Chicago Astronomer is an educational organization, providing opportunities for all sky lovers…
56 Sulzer Regional, Chicago Public Library · 14.1 mi · Chicago
Ages 0–5 Storytime
Join us for bilingual songs, stories and rhymes. For ages 0 to 5 and their caregivers. Únase a nosotros para disfrutar de canciones, cuentos y rimas bilingües.
32 Palatine Public Library (Main) · 16.2 mi · Palatine
All ages Festivals Sign-up needed
Acompáñanos a celebrar Día de los Muertos, una fecha para honrar a nuestros seres queridos fallecidos con actividades y manualidades. Para todas las edades.
3 Elk Grove Village Public Library · 7.9 mi · Elk Grove Village
Ages 5–12 Family fun Sign-up needed
New to the club? Read the book before our meeting. Didn't finish? That's okay - join us anyway! This month's book is When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead.
52 Skokie Public Library · 13 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.
27 Fountaindale Public Library · 15.5 mi · Bolingbrook
All ages Storytime
Únase a nosotros para una hora de cuentos bilingüe en Español, presentada por The Language Labs.
57 Blackstone, Chicago Public Library · 19.3 mi · Chicago
Ages 3–12 Arts & crafts
Join authors Jennifer Schneider and Cayley Tull for a reading of their book The Hand & the Eye: Olive's Discovery.
15 Glen Ellyn Public Library · 6.7 mi · Glen Ellyn
All ages Storytime
Enjoy books, songs, and rhymes with a visual schedule and a modified environment. For kids of all ages and their grownups. View About Neurodiversity reading list.
3 Elk Grove Village Public Library · 7.9 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…
23 Downers Grove Public Library · 8 mi · Downers Grove
All ages Games & play
Contact the Kids Room Desk at kidsdesk@dglibrary.org or (630) 960–1200 with questions. Submit a request for accommodation.
25 Mount Prospect Public Library · 11.6 mi · Mount Prospect
Ages 0–11 Family fun
Best for ages 11 and younger with their families. Free kits including a book and a fun activity will be available at the Youth desk and South Branch starting Monday, November 2…