2 Des Plaines Public Library · 3.7 mi · Des Plaines
All ages Family fun
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3 Park Ridge Public Library · 4.7 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.
4 Mount Prospect Public Library · 5.2 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!
5 Vernon Area Public Library · 9.8 mi · Lincolnshire
Ages 3–5 Storytime
6 Elk Grove Village Public Library · 10.3 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!
7 Elmhurst Public Library · 13.6 mi · Elmhurst
All ages Storytime
Newborn - 11 months w/ adult. Meet other parents and caregivers of newborns to share rhymes, activities, and resources. Live in-person. Tickets available starting at 9:00 a.m.
8 Ela Area Public Library · 15.2 mi · Lake Zurich
Ages 5–11 Family fun Sign-up needed
For kids in grades K-5 with an adult. Register once for your whole family. Ela Library cardholders have priority registration.
9 Cook Park Library · 15.7 mi · Libertyville
Ages 0–2 Storytime Sign-up needed
REGISTERED PROGRAM. Registration opens September 26 at 4 pm. Register children individually. Registration is limited to one child per adult, only registered children may attend.
10 Helen Plum Library · 16.7 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.
2 Des Plaines Public Library · 3.7 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.
11 Palatine Public Library (Main) · 10.7 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.
12 Addison Public Library · 12.9 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.
7 Elmhurst Public Library · 13.6 mi · Elmhurst
Ages 0–2 Family fun
For caregivers of children 0-5T. Bring your clean, gently used baby clothes for ages 0-5T and pick out some new pieces for your little one. Visit elmlib.org/swap for info.
13 La Grange Public Library · 18.5 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.
3 Park Ridge Public Library · 4.7 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.
4 Mount Prospect Public Library · 5.2 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.
14 Robert Crown Branch Library · 7.6 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?
15 Main Library · 8.2 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!
16 Albany Park, Chicago Public Library · 9.4 mi · Chicago
Ages 0–5 Storytime
Join us for stories, songs and movement activities. For children 0 to 5 with a caregiver.
5 Vernon Area Public Library · 9.8 mi · Lincolnshire
Ages 3–5 Storytime
6 Elk Grove Village Public Library · 10.3 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!
17 Wood Dale Public Library · 10.3 mi · Wood Dale
Ages 1–2 Storytime Sign-up needed
For ages: 0–2 years with a caregiver
8 Ela Area Public Library · 15.2 mi · Lake Zurich
Ages 5–11 Family fun Sign-up needed
For kids in grades K-5 with an adult. Register once for your whole family. Ela Library cardholders have priority registration.
10 Helen Plum Library · 16.7 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.
18 Waukegan Public Library · 19.6 mi · Waukegan
All ages Storytime
Listen to stories, sing songs, and build your language skills at this lively storytime for families.
14 Robert Crown Branch Library · 7.6 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.
17 Wood Dale Public Library · 10.3 mi · Wood Dale
Ages 1–5 Science & STEM Sign-up needed
Messy clothes are strongly recommended! For ages: 3–5 years with a caregiver
19 Cicero Public Library · 16.2 mi · Cicero
Ages 0–5 Storytime
Please call 708-652-8084 ext. 7
20 Daley, Richard J.-Bridgeport, Chicago Public Library · 19.6 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.
21 Lincoln Belmont, Chicago Public Library · 12.7 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.
8 Ela Area Public Library · 15.2 mi · Lake Zurich
Ages 5–11 Family fun Sign-up needed
For kids in grades K-5 with an adult. Register once for your whole family. Ela Library cardholders have priority registration.
22 Budlong Woods, Chicago Public Library · 9.7 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…
8 Ela Area Public Library · 15.2 mi · Lake Zurich
Ages 5–11 Family fun Sign-up needed
For kids in grades K-5 with an adult. Register once for your whole family. Ela Library cardholders have priority registration.
23 Little Village, Chicago Public Library · 17.1 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.
24 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.
25 Little Italy, Chicago Public Library · 17 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.
13 La Grange Public Library · 18.5 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)!
26 Northbrook Public Library · 3.7 mi · Northbrook
Ages 7–11 Arts & crafts Sign-up needed
Discover iconic artists, explore diverse art styles, and create your own inspired masterpieces.
27 Wilmette Public Library · 6.5 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!
28 Indian Trails Public Library · 6.8 mi · Wheeling
Ages 9–11 Family fun Sign-up needed
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