7 Des Plaines Public Library · 11.4 mi · Des Plaines
All ages Family fun
Gubernatorial Election
8 Elmhurst Public Library · 8 mi · Elmhurst
All ages Storytime
Infants - age 2 w/ adult. Rhymes, simple stories, and musical activities engage little ones and foster emerging language skills.
9 Elk Grove Village Public Library · 13.5 mi · Elk Grove Village
Ages 0–11 Arts & crafts
Drop by the library to make a simple craft on your own or with the help of a parent/caregiver. The craft will be available in Youth Services, while supplies last.
9 Elk Grove Village Public Library · 13.5 mi · Elk Grove Village
All ages Family fun
All departments welcome you to trick-or-treat at their public desks on Halloween!
10 Austin, Chicago Public Library · 1.3 mi · Chicago
Ages 0–5 Storytime
Start your Saturday with stories, songs, rhymes and play! Babies and young children their parents or caregivers are invited to join us for a warm, welcoming story time designed…
11 West Belmont, Chicago Public Library · 3.1 mi · Chicago
All ages Festivals
Come to the library in costume to get your portrait taken in front of a green screen. We drop your image into an appropriate digital background and send it to you via email.
12 Legler Regional, Chicago Public Library · 3.4 mi · Chicago
Ages 6–12 Arts & crafts
Join us to help decorate sugar skulls. We have the skulls and the royal icing; all we need is you to help decorate!
13 Albany Park, Chicago Public Library · 7 mi · Chicago
Ages 3–5 Games & play
Calling all preschoolers! Catch WTTW Kids Learn & Play featuring your favorite WTTW Kids characters. Participate in fun, guided learning while developing school readiness skills.
14 Harold Washington Library Center · 8.5 mi · Chicago
Ages 0–5 Storytime
Join us for stories, songs and fun for the family! For kids 0 to 5 and their families.
15 Canaryville, Chicago Public Library · 9.2 mi · Chicago
Ages 3–12 Arts & crafts
Returning books or picking up movies for the weekend? Drop in for a craft that you can make in the branch or grab and go to make at home later! Available while supplies last.
16 Downers Grove Public Library · 13.2 mi · Downers Grove
All ages Storytime
Contact the Kids Room Desk at kidsdesk@dglibrary.org or (630) 960–1200 with questions. Submit a request for accommodation.
6 Orland Park Public Library · 19.1 mi · Orland Park
All ages Storytime
Our storytimes (Baby Storytime, Once Upon a Time, Night Owls, Bright Starts, and Toddler Time) this week have a Halloween vibe!
17 Little Italy, Chicago Public Library · 6.8 mi · Chicago
Ages 1–5 Storytime
Halloween is here! Join Miss Taylor for a silly, not spooky story time with themed songs, stories and more to kick off the holiday. Costumes welcome!
18 Edgebrook, Chicago Public Library · 7.5 mi · Chicago
Ages 0–5 Arts & crafts
Celebrate the spooky season with a not-so-scary Halloween party designed for our littlest library patrons and their caregivers.
19 Main Library · 12.2 mi · Evanston
All ages Storytime
Join us for this not-so-scary storytime with songs, stories and Halloween fun! Costumes are welcome and optional. For children of all ages and their caregivers.
20 Evergreen Park Public Library · 12.6 mi · Evergreen Park
Ages 5–12 Storytime Sign-up needed
Designed for all ages, this 30 minute storytime features stories, rhymes, singing, games, and dancing.
21 Obama Presidential Center, Chicago Public Library · 12.8 mi · Chicago
Ages 3–5 Storytime
Get ready for a spooktacular story time at the branch! Join us for a not-so-spooky Halloween celebration filled with delightful stories, silly songs, playful movement and a…
9 Elk Grove Village Public Library · 13.5 mi · Elk Grove Village
Ages 11–12 Arts & crafts
Pop into The Makerspace for a self-guided crafting session where you can unleash your inner maker! Drop in at any time during the program to create a small project.
22 Fountaindale Public Library · 20 mi · Bolingbrook
All ages Storytime
Enjoy a fun-filled storytime with stories and songs that promote literacy and discovery for all ages!
23 North Pulaski, Chicago Public Library · 3.2 mi · Chicago
All ages Arts & crafts
Stop in the library between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. in your Halloween costumes and we'll take and print a fun photo of you to bring home.
12 Legler Regional, Chicago Public Library · 3.4 mi · Chicago
Ages 2–8 Storytime
Join our story time for the whole family! We share songs, rhymes and books, plus suggestions for at-home activities. For kids 2 to 8 and their caregivers.
24 Toman, Chicago Public Library · 4.8 mi · Chicago
Ages 3–12 Arts & crafts
Drop in at the Children's area and create your very own spooktacular craft or play games. We have paper crafts, ceramics to paint as well as board games, LEGO® bricks and more.
13 Albany Park, Chicago Public Library · 7 mi · Chicago
Ages 3–9 Storytime
The Mad Hatters are coming! Join us for a fun-filled program of books, poems, and songs!
25 Skokie Public Library · 9.4 mi · Skokie
Ages 5–12 Storytime
Enjoy a fun all-ages storytime. For children with accompanying adults. Free tickets will be given to those present starting at 10:30 am. Space is limited.
26 Chicago Bee, Chicago Public Library · 9.5 mi · Chicago
Ages 0–5 Arts & crafts
Join us for an hour of open play. Caregivers and little ones come together to interact and play with all sorts of toys, games and blocks. For ages 0 to 5 with a caregiver.
27 Wood Dale Public Library · 11.2 mi · Wood Dale
All ages Arts & crafts
For ages: 5 and up with a caregiver
28 Greater Grand Crossing, Chicago Public Library · 13.2 mi · Chicago
Ages 1–12 Arts & crafts
Join us at the library for an electrifying glow party! Show off your Halloween costume and celebrate the spookiest day of the year under dazzling lights.
29 Woodridge Public Library · 16.1 mi · Woodridge
All ages Family fun
Drop in between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. for a Not So Scary haunted house. This Not So Scary haunted house will be featuring a variety of decorations and fun things to see.
30 North Austin, Chicago Public Library · 1.6 mi · Chicago
Ages 6–12 Arts & crafts
Join us for crafts, treats and more! For ages 5 and up. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event?
31 Cicero Public Library · 3.4 mi · Cicero
All ages Games & play
Please call 708-652-8084 ext. 7 to register.
32 South Chicago, Chicago Public Library · 16.7 mi · Chicago
Ages 3–12 Arts & crafts
Get into the Halloween spirit with a fun-filled afternoon of creativity and family-friendly activities!
33 Altgeld, Chicago Public Library · 19 mi · Chicago
All ages Arts & crafts
Celebrate Halloween at the library! We will have... Karaoke Henna Tattoos Polaroid Photo Station Crafts Trick or Treating Dancing Card Games and a Costume Contest!
34 Northtown, Chicago Public Library · 9.4 mi · Chicago
Ages 6–12 Arts & crafts
Join us for our biweekly, all-ages chess club that meets every-other Saturday afternoon. Local chess coach Isaac Adams will be with us for each meeting to teach and advise.
19 Main Library · 12.2 mi · Evanston
All ages Music & shows
Dress to impress in this drop-in family-friendly Halloween Dance Party featuring Evanston's own DJ D.I.M.E.
21 Obama Presidential Center, Chicago Public Library · 12.8 mi · Chicago
Ages 6–12 Arts & crafts
Join us for a screening of Coco (2017). In this gorgeous animated adventure, a boy named Miguel dreams of becoming a famous guitar player, despite the misgivings of his close-knit…
16 Downers Grove Public Library · 13.2 mi · Downers Grove
All ages Music & shows
Contact the Kids Room Desk at kidsdesk@dglibrary.org or (630) 960–1200 with questions. Submit a request for accommodation.
35 Pullman, Chicago Public Library · 16.3 mi · Chicago
All ages Arts & crafts
Join us for a Spooktacular fun day for the entire family: 1 p.m. Sing and howl along with Chicago Blues greats Downtown Charlie Brown and Lynne Jordan for a Halloween celebration…
35 Pullman, Chicago Public Library · 16.3 mi · Chicago
Ages 6–12 Arts & crafts
Sing and howl along with Chicago Blues greats Downtown Charlie Brown and Lynne Jordan for a Halloween celebration of how Chicago’s hometown music empowers us all.
36 Hall, Chicago Public Library · 10.4 mi · Chicago
Ages 0–5 Storytime
Join Ms. Walker for a friendly, not‑so‑scary Halloween story time designed especially for young children and their families.
37 Budlong Woods, Chicago Public Library · 8 mi · Chicago
Ages 3–12 Arts & crafts
Join us for holiday-themed crafts and games! Costumes are encouraged but not required. For families with kids 3 and up.
26 Chicago Bee, Chicago Public Library · 9.5 mi · Chicago
Ages 1–12 Music & shows
Bring the whole family for a screening of Hocus Pocus! Three 17th-century witches, hanged for their murderous crimes, are resurrected on Halloween in modern-day Salem by an…
38 Scottsdale, Chicago Public Library · 10.4 mi · Chicago
Ages 10–12 Arts & crafts
Celebrate Día de los Muertos with a colorful sugar skull decorating activity! Learn a little about the meaning and traditions behind Día de los Muertos while creating your own…
39 Brainerd, Chicago Public Library · 13 mi · Chicago
Ages 6–12 Games & play
Join us as we make spooky slime, and come dressed in your costume for a treat, not a trick. Supplies are provided. For kids 6 to 13.
40 Indian Trails Public Library · 18.5 mi · Wheeling
All ages Festivals Sign-up needed
R = Registration required.
6 Orland Park Public Library · 19.1 mi · Orland Park
Ages 11–12 Arts & crafts Sign-up needed
Participants will paint a sugar skull as preparation for Day of the Dead and learn about the significance of the sugar skull and why Day of the Dead is celebrated.
14 Harold Washington Library Center · 8.5 mi · Chicago
Ages 3–12 Arts & crafts
Drop in to get creative with Halloween-themed crafts. For kids 3 and up and their families.
41 Lincoln Belmont, Chicago Public Library · 7 mi · Chicago
Ages 6–12 Arts & crafts
Do you like board games? Do you want to learn about some new games while meeting new friends? Our teen volunteer guides you through the rules of a board game every month.
42 Uptown, Chicago Public Library · 8.4 mi · Chicago
Ages 0–5 Storytime
Join Ms. My for a friendly, not‑so‑scary Halloween story time designed especially for young children and their families.
43 Roden, Chicago Public Library · 7 mi · Chicago
Ages 1–7 Festivals
Join us for a short, Halloween-themed story time followed by a parade around the library. And, of course, there will be trick-or-treating!
19 Main Library · 12.2 mi · Evanston
All ages Arts & crafts
Trick-or-treating at the Main Library between 4-6 pm to show off your family, group or individual costumes and receive a trinket from our jack-o’-lantern bucket.
44 Park Ridge Public Library · 8.5 mi · Park Ridge
All ages Family fun
Show your costume at each of the public desks to get a special treat!
27 Wood Dale Public Library · 11.2 mi · Wood Dale
All ages Family fun
Items needed: New/Unused socks Men and Women's non-formal shoes Deodorant Toothpaste Toothbrushes Learn more about DuPage ROSC here.
9 Elk Grove Village Public Library · 13.5 mi · Elk Grove Village
All ages Family fun
Children may work independently or with the help of a parent/caregiver to find all the items and win a prize!
9 Elk Grove Village Public Library · 13.5 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…