7 Des Plaines Public Library · 7.2 mi · Des Plaines
All ages Family fun
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8 Wilmette Public Library · 3.4 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!
7 Des Plaines Public Library · 7.2 mi · Des Plaines
All ages Family fun
For more information, please contact Oakton College at 847-635-1426
9 Park Ridge Public Library · 4.5 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.
3 Sulzer Regional, Chicago Public Library · 5.9 mi · Chicago
Ages 0–5 Storytime
Join this story time especially for our littlest patrons! We’ll share songs, rhymes and books, plus suggestions for at-home activities. For kids 0 to 5 and their caregivers.
8 Wilmette Public Library · 3.4 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!
10 Glenview Public Library · 4 mi · Glenview
Ages 3–5 Storytime
Spark your preschooler's curiosity through play! Explore different STEAM topics through hands-on activities. Drop in.
3 Sulzer Regional, Chicago Public Library · 5.9 mi · Chicago
Ages 0–5 Festivals
Show off your costume at the library! Join us for a costume parade and a little trick-or-treating. The parade begins at 10:05 a.m. For kids 0 to 5 with a caregiver.
7 Des Plaines Public Library · 7.2 mi · Des Plaines
Ages 1–3 Games & play
A playgroup and storytime for children 18 months to 3 years old. Led by a licensed speech therapist from Assential Therapies Inc.
5 Mount Prospect Public Library · 9.9 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.
11 Main Library · 3.5 mi · Evanston
Ages 0–2 Storytime
Bring your baby and drop in for our baby playtime series! Your baby will enjoy socializing with other children and have a chance to play with engaging and age-appropriate toys.
12 Mayfair, Chicago Public Library · 4.6 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.
3 Sulzer Regional, Chicago Public Library · 5.9 mi · Chicago
Ages 0–2 Storytime
Join our children's librarians for this special 25-minute story time for babies and their caregivers.
3 Sulzer Regional, Chicago Public Library · 5.9 mi · Chicago
Ages 0–5 Storytime
Join this story time especially for our littlest patrons! We’ll share songs, rhymes and books, plus suggestions for at-home activities. For kids 0 to 5 and their caregivers.
13 Bezazian, Chicago Public Library · 6.2 mi · Chicago
Ages 0–5 Storytime
Join us for a weekly series of stories, songs, fingerplays and more! Concludes with 30 minutes of open play time. For children 0 to 5 with a caregiver.
4 Dunning, Chicago Public Library · 7.3 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.
14 Wonder Works Children's Museum · 8.9 mi · Oak Park
All ages Storytime
Join your favorite librarians from the RFPL Children's Room at Wonder Works Children's Museum for a special storytime!
10 Glenview Public Library · 4 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.
9 Park Ridge Public Library · 4.5 mi · Park Ridge
All ages Storytime
Hosted by Little Steps Pediatric Therapy, this program targets age-appropriate fine motor and communication skills.
5 Mount Prospect Public Library · 9.9 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.
15 Rogers Park, Chicago Public Library · 4.2 mi · Chicago
Ages 0–5 Arts & crafts
Join Ms. Elisa of WeeGroove for an opportunity for kids to dance, sing, play and explore using music. Come celebrate Halloween with us! Costumes are welcome.
16 Oriole Park, Chicago Public Library · 5.2 mi · Chicago
Ages 10–12 Arts & crafts
Make a spooky Halloween necklace, bracelet or keychain. All materials provided. For ages 10 to 13.
11 Main Library · 3.5 mi · Evanston
Ages 6–11 Family fun
This inclusive event welcomes neurodivergent kids of all abilities to hang out and explore special interests at the library.
17 Albany Park, Chicago Public Library · 4.4 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.
18 Independence, Chicago Public Library · 5.7 mi · Chicago
Ages 3–12 Science & STEM
This isn't your parent's jack-o-lantern. What does it take to make a pumpkin puke? Carve pumpkins into jack-o-lanterns and make them barf a rainbow.
19 Uptown, Chicago Public Library · 7.1 mi · Chicago
Ages 6–12 Family fun
Get cozy for a spooky book chat! We’ll listen to a creepy story, share our thoughts and enjoy light pampering and snacks. Just in time for spooky season. Ages 10 and up.
20 Robert Crown Branch Library · 2.5 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.
5 Mount Prospect Public Library · 9.9 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!
7 Des Plaines Public Library · 7.2 mi · Des Plaines
Ages 5–12 Reading & languages
Calling all ghosts, and ghouls! Do you like to write? Then creep your way into our 4th annual Wicked Good Writing Contest!