Runs Nov 3–7 · 9 am–5 pm
Free 8 Mokena Public Library · 5 mi · Mokena
Ages 3–11 Arts & crafts Sign-up needed
These craft kits invite young learners to practice self-expression as they pile on toppings to create a unique masterpiece.
10 White Oak Library (Crest Hill) · 15.9 mi · Crest Hill
All ages Music & shows Sign-up needed
5 Evergreen Park Public Library · 12.1 mi · Evergreen Park
Ages 1–3 Storytime Sign-up needed
Toddler Time is an interactive storytime program for children ages 18-35 months and their adult caregivers. There is no Toddler Time on November 24. Please register.
11 White Oak Library (Lockport) · 13 mi · Lockport
Ages 0–2 Storytime Sign-up needed
Babies will build the foundations for early literacy with soft songs, simple stories, rhymes, and discovery!
17 Indian Prairie Public Library · 15.2 mi · Darien
All ages Arts & crafts Sign-up needed
Adults & teens. Create ornament on aluminum using color, images, and text. IPPL cardholder exclusive.
12 White Oak Library (Romeoville) · 15.5 mi · Romeoville
Ages 3–5 Family fun Sign-up needed
Start your day with stories that have a bite with this furry, scaled or finned storytime!
13 Fountaindale Public Library · 16.8 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.
16 La Grange Public Library · 17.3 mi · La Grange
All ages Storytime
Stories, activities and songs will introduce you and your child to early literacy skills. Drop- in and join us for this shared experience.
15 Downers Grove Public Library · 18.9 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.
10 White Oak Library (Crest Hill) · 15.9 mi · Crest Hill
All ages Games & play
After Music in Motion, Stay and Play with us! Make new friends and meet other families from the Community! No registration necessary.
4 Orland Park Public Library · 4.5 mi · Orland Park
Ages 1–3 Storytime Sign-up needed
We will have fun as we read, sing, and play together to build early literacy skills.
11 White Oak Library (Lockport) · 13 mi · Lockport
Ages 3–5 Family fun Sign-up needed
Calling all Little Artists! If your preschooler loves painting with brushes or fingers, this morning art class is for them.
17 Indian Prairie Public Library · 15.2 mi · Darien
Ages 1–3 Storytime Sign-up needed
For children 18–36 months with an adult caregiver. Storytime classes teach pre-reading skills that help your child get ready to read.
16 La Grange Public Library · 17.3 mi · La Grange
All ages Storytime
Stories, activities and songs will introduce you and your child to early literacy skills. Drop- in and join us for this shared experience.
26 Homewood Public Library · 7.3 mi · Homewood
Ages 0–6 Storytime Sign-up needed
Rising Readers storytime is a program designed for ages 0-6 years old. Join us for stories, songs, bubbles, and more! Registration is not required, but preferred.
33 Altgeld, Chicago Public Library · 12.4 mi · Chicago
Ages 0–5 Storytime
Join us for story time, where children enjoy fun stories, songs and activities. For children 0 to 5 with an adult. Older siblings welcome.
34 Beverly, Chicago Public Library · 12.7 mi · Chicago
Ages 0–5 Storytime
Join Ms. Izabel for stories, songs, rhymes and play activities! For kids 0 to 5 and their caregivers. How to Attend Register to receive an email reminder.
12 White Oak Library (Romeoville) · 15.5 mi · Romeoville
Ages 2–5 Arts & crafts Sign-up needed
Explore your creative side with Painting Pals, where we will explore/experience a new way of painting each week! This program is intended for those age 2-5 with a caregiver.
10 White Oak Library (Crest Hill) · 15.9 mi · Crest Hill
All ages Games & play Sign-up needed
Dive into a world of textures, colors, and engaging experiences designed to stimulate young minds and encourage exploration.
13 Fountaindale Public Library · 16.8 mi · Bolingbrook
All ages Storytime
Enjoy a fun-filled storytime with stories and songs that promote literacy and discovery for all ages!
35 Vodak-East Side, Chicago Public Library · 16.9 mi · Chicago
Ages 0–5 Storytime
While our community room is in use for early voting, please join us for a combined baby, toddler and preschool story time for the whole family in the library's back yard!
27 Greater Grand Crossing, Chicago Public Library · 17.1 mi · Chicago
Ages 0–5 Storytime
Join "The Library Lady" for this preschool story time especially for our littlest patrons! We share songs, rhymes and books, plus suggestions for at-home activities.
14 Joliet Public Library Black Road Branch · 18 mi · Joliet
Ages 3–12 Arts & crafts
(Ages 3+ with adult) Craft together as a family! Drop by the library for a make-and-take craft.
15 Downers Grove Public Library · 18.9 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.
31 Blackstone, Chicago Public Library · 19.9 mi · Chicago
Ages 0–1 Storytime
Enjoy songs, rhymes and books with your baby to develop language skills and a love of reading. For children 0 to 18 months with a caregiver.
11 White Oak Library (Lockport) · 13 mi · Lockport
All ages Games & play
After Little Artists, "Stay and Play" in our toddler area. Make new friends and meet other families from the Community! No registration necessary. All ages invited.
13 Fountaindale Public Library · 16.8 mi · Bolingbrook
All ages Storytime
Enjoy a fun-filled storytime with stories and songs that promote literacy and discovery for all ages!
13 Fountaindale Public Library · 16.8 mi · Bolingbrook
Ages 3–5 Music & shows
Join us for a royal dance party and more playful activities! Fancy outfits are encouraged. (Ages 3–5 with an adult)
15 Downers Grove Public Library · 18.9 mi · Downers Grove
All ages Arts & crafts Sign-up needed
Contact the Kids Room Desk at kidsdesk@dglibrary.org or (630) 960–1200 with questions. Submit a request for accommodation.
36 Canaryville, Chicago Public Library · 19.2 mi · Chicago
Ages 3–12 Arts & crafts
Enjoy a relaxed art activity exploring a different art medium each session, led by one of your friendly librarians. For ages 3 to 13.
16 La Grange Public Library · 17.3 mi · La Grange
Ages 5–12 Science & STEM Sign-up needed
Help us create our own version of downtown La Grange in Minecraft Creative mode! Does it need its own Eiffel Tower? Should the movie theater be fifteen-feet tall and blue?
4 Orland Park Public Library · 4.5 mi · Orland Park
Ages 5–12 Family fun Sign-up needed
Kids, grab your grownups and celebrate One Book, One Orland with a hands-on activity and book discussion about A Wolf Called Wander by Rosanne Parry.
11 White Oak Library (Lockport) · 13 mi · Lockport
All ages Arts & crafts Sign-up needed
37 Kelly, Chicago Public Library · 17.2 mi · Chicago
Ages 10–12 Science & STEM
Calling all teens and tweens! Grab your friends, bring your best moves, and show off your creativity at our biweekly TikTok challenge event!
7 South Chicago, Chicago Public Library · 17.4 mi · Chicago
Ages 6–12 Arts & crafts
Join us for fun, hands-on art activities where you can get creative and make something awesome! For ages 6 to 13.
2 New Lenox Public Library · 9.7 mi · New Lenox
Ages 6–10 Storytime Sign-up needed
Ages 6-10. Join us for a story and a fun activity as we embark on a journey of discovery to uncover the lives of some of the most fascinating people in history.
12 White Oak Library (Romeoville) · 15.5 mi · Romeoville
Ages 8–12 Arts & crafts Sign-up needed
In Crafting Club, we will be exploring all different crafts! Want to learn the basics of crochet? Make miniatures out of airdry clay? Use LEGOs to make prints?
13 Fountaindale Public Library · 16.8 mi · Bolingbrook
Ages 5–11 Arts & crafts
Color a beautiful mandala design in this drop-in program for families. (Grades K–5 with an adult)
14 Joliet Public Library Black Road Branch · 18 mi · Joliet
Ages 9–12 Science & STEM Sign-up needed
(Grades 4-6) Code our robots for special missions and games.
3 Scottsdale, Chicago Public Library · 13.2 mi · Chicago
Ages 6–12 Arts & crafts
We supply the bricks. Just bring a ton of imagination and get ready to build. The sky's the limit! For kids 6 and up.
6 Chicago Lawn, Chicago Public Library · 15.8 mi · Chicago
Ages 6–12 Family fun
Join us for an early reader book club designed for students in grades 1 to 3! We read the book together, talk about the book and do an activity related to the book.
10 White Oak Library (Crest Hill) · 15.9 mi · Crest Hill
Ages 5–12 Arts & crafts Sign-up needed
Each month we will explore a new artist and recreate one of their famous paintings using oil pastels and chalk. Cultural arts will let you explore a new way of fun and creativity.
27 Greater Grand Crossing, Chicago Public Library · 17.1 mi · Chicago
Ages 6–12 Arts & crafts
Create an artwork to honor a special time spent with family or friends, inspired by images of family togetherness by artists including Romare Bearden, Mary Cassatt and Suzuki…
38 Ashburys at Boughton Ridge · 17.6 mi · Bolingbrook
All ages Family fun
Visit the Bookmobile to check out items, return your borrowed materials and to pick up your holds.
26 Homewood Public Library · 7.3 mi · Homewood
All ages Storytime Sign-up needed
Enjoy a few stories and songs before bed! All ages welcome and perfect for working parents.
5 Evergreen Park Public Library · 12.1 mi · Evergreen Park
Ages 5–12 Arts & crafts Sign-up needed
Drop in to try out reverse coloring! Reverse coloring is a mindful art activity where the colors are already on the page and you draw the lines.
22 Gage Park, Chicago Public Library · 16.7 mi · Chicago
Ages 6–12 Arts & crafts
Test the limits of physics with LEGO® Club! Free build by yourself or with your friends, ask a librarian for a build challenge and even display your creations at the library for…
13 Fountaindale Public Library · 16.8 mi · Bolingbrook
All ages Storytime Sign-up needed
Enjoy a welcoming and sensory-friendly storytime for children with autism, neurodivergence and physical disabilities.
39 Brighton Park, Chicago Public Library · 18 mi · Chicago
Ages 0–5 Storytime
Join us for picture books, stories, songs and either a simple craft or play time. For families with children up to 5 years old.
14 Joliet Public Library Black Road Branch · 18 mi · Joliet
All ages Storytime
(Birth - 6 years old with adult) An interactive experience that is suitable for ages birth to six years. All your favorite storytime elements will be combined into one event.
15 Downers Grove Public Library · 18.9 mi · Downers Grove
All ages Festivals
Kits will be available near the ATS Desk while supplies last. Submit a request for a program accommodation. Learn more about accommodations and accessibility at DGPL.