2 Des Plaines Public Library · 7.2 mi · Des Plaines
All ages Family fun
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3 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!
2 Des Plaines Public Library · 7.2 mi · Des Plaines
All ages Family fun
For more information, please contact Oakton College at 847-635-1426
4 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.
5 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.
6 Indian Trails Public Library · 12.3 mi · Wheeling
All ages Games & play
NR = No registration required.
7 Elmhurst Public Library · 13.9 mi · Elmhurst
Ages 3–5 Storytime
For ages 3-5 on their own. Preschoolers will enjoy stories, movement, and a hands-on activity to boost literacy skills in this on-my-own storytime.
8 Vernon Area Public Library · 14.9 mi · Lincolnshire
Ages 0–5 Storytime
Ages 3-5. Feeling slightly spooky? Join Miss Emily & Miss Julia for stories, songs, and dancing at our Monster Mash Bash! Costumes encouraged!
3 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!
9 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.
5 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.
2 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.
10 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 Oak Park Public Library (Main) · 10.4 mi · Oak Park
Ages 0–5 Storytime Sign-up needed
This storytime is designed for one-on-one interactions between caregivers and children up to age 5. Music and movement are paired in this big, joyful class.
12 Elk Grove Village Public Library · 13.6 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.
13 Berwyn Public Library · 13.6 mi · Berwyn
Ages 2–12 Storytime Sign-up needed
Recommended for ages 2+. Registration is required. Enjoy this action-packed session filled with stories, songs, and more. Mayores de 2 años.
14 Addison Public Library · 14.5 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.
15 Palatine Library Rand Road Branch · 14.9 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.
16 Lake Forest Library · 15.8 mi · Lake Forest
All ages Games & play
Register or drop in with your family to enjoy books, movement, puppets, and music together.
17 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.
18 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.
5 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.
5 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.
19 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.
20 Manning, Chicago Public Library · 11.1 mi · Chicago
All ages Storytime
Join Ms. Beronica for some fun as we share songs, rhymes and stories! For families with children 0 to 7. How to Attend Please register by the start of the event.
21 Chinatown, Chicago Public Library · 13.8 mi · Chicago
Ages 0–5 Storytime
Your child learns best when having fun! Support your child’s pre-literacy skills through songs, stories and play. For children 0 to 5 and their caregivers.
8 Vernon Area Public Library · 14.9 mi · Lincolnshire
Ages 0–5 Storytime
Ages 3-5. Feeling slightly spooky? Join Miss Emily & Miss Julia for stories, songs, and dancing at our Monster Mash Bash! Costumes encouraged!
22 Canaryville, Chicago Public Library · 16 mi · Chicago
Ages 0–5 Storytime
Join us for a story time filled with lively stories, songs and rhymes. Then stick around to play after the program! For kids 0 to 5 and their caregivers.
23 Helen Plum Library · 17.6 mi · Lombard
Ages 1–5 Music & shows
Drop-in event recommended for children ages 1-5, with participating adult. Little monsters can drop in to show off their dance moves with props and a silly, spooky playlist.
24 Blackstone, Chicago Public Library · 17.7 mi · Chicago
Ages 1–5 Storytime
Join us for a special Halloween story time. Children and adults are invited to wear costumes. We’ll celebrate with a story, songs, and a costume parade!
25 Coleman, Chicago Public Library · 19 mi · Chicago
Ages 0–5 Storytime
Join us for an interactive story time filled with books, songs and rhymes, as well as free play time or occasional craft projects after the program.
26 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.
27 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!
28 Wood Dale Public Library · 12.7 mi · Wood Dale
All ages Games & play Sign-up needed
For ages: 3–7 years with a caregiver
29 Archer Park · 16 mi · Chicago
Ages 0–5 Storytime
Meet Ms. Marissa from the Archer Heights Branch at Archer Park for a morning of stories, songs and play! For children 0 to 5 and their caregivers.
30 Palatine Library North Hoffman Branch · 18.8 mi · Hoffman Estates
Ages 3–7 Games & play
Stop by to make a simple craft together. Each week explores a different topic to spark your child's creativity and curiosity. Ages 3 – 7. While supplies last. Drop in.
31 Thurgood Marshall, Chicago Public Library · 19.8 mi · Chicago
Ages 0–5 Storytime
Join Ms. Lina for story time for the whole family! We share songs, rhymes and books, plus suggestions for at-home activities. For kids 0 to 5 and their caregivers.
14 Addison Public Library · 14.5 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.
9 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.
4 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.