Events

Create a small book to capture your summer stories. Our craft kit includes three beautiful bookmaking designs and all the materials you will need to create your own handmade books. Bookmaking materials and designs were generously donated by…

Join us for stories, songs... and play! We learn songs, make friends and have fun reading stories together! 

Play time follows.     

For ages 1-5

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This event takes place in person. Register before the start…

Join librarians from the Northtown Branch as we read books, sing songs and enjoy rhymes!

For children 0 to 5 and their caregivers.

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This event takes place in person. We encourage those who are not vaccinated, may be…

Come enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and more followed by open play time with blocks, LEGO blocks, giant puzzles, puppets and other educational toys. 

For kids 18 months to 5 years and their caregivers.

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This event takes…

Kids and families, dance and sing along with the Wendy and DB Trio! Be dazzled by songs from their latest album, "Into the Little Blue House," a collection of original blues songs for kids and families that explores…

Join Miss Evelyn from the Uptown Branch as we read books, sing songs and enjoy rhymes. A grab and go craft will be provided to take home.

Recommended for kids 2 - 5 with a parent or caregiver.

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This event takes place in person.…

Join Ms. Latrece for our story time especially for our littlest patrons! We share songs, rhymes and books, plus suggestions for at-home activities.

For kids 0 to 6 and their caregivers.

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This event takes place in person.…

Join us for a special Summer Learning Challenge: City of Stories themed story time including fun stories, songs, and silly rhymes.

This event takes place in person. Register by the start of the event. Due to space limitations, please…

Join Sulzer Regional Library in Welles Park for story time!  We share songs, rhymes and books. 

For ages 5 and under and a caregiver. 

No registration required. In case of rain or temperatures over 90 degrees, program will…

Join Ms. Casey for story time this summer. We'll read books and have fun with fingerplays, songs, rhymes and movement.

For children 2 to 5 and their caregivers.

How to attend

This event takes place in person. Registration is online. It…

Join us for this 30-minute program of stories, songs and movement activities.

For children 2 to 5 with an adult.

How to Attend

This event takes place in person.

We encourage those who are not vaccinated, may be immunocompromised or have…

Preschoolers are invited to "City of Stories" summer fun. This program combines a variety of stories, songs, fingerplays and rhymes.

For ages 3 to 6.

(If you are bringing a group of four or more, please register with the…

Join Mrs. Vicky for a monthly book club! This month we're reading and discussing Frindle by Andrew Clements. We're also working on an activity.

Please stop by Mount Greenwood Branch for a copy of this book. 

For children…

Let's come together and share stories, songs, and dancing!

How to Attend

This event takes place in person. Space limitations may apply.

We encourage those who are not vaccinated, may be immunocompromised or have family members who are…

Children with families are invited to an interactive story time. The joy of reading is encouraged through picture books, songs, rhymes and movement.

For kids 2 to 5.

Los niños junto con su familia están invitados a un tiempo de cuentos…

Join this story time just for our littlest patrons! We'll share songs, rhymes and books, plus suggestions for at-home activities.

 For kids ages 0 to 6 and their caregivers.

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This event takes place in person. Register by the…

Join Mrs. Susie from Chicago Lawn Branch for this story time featuring books, fingerplays, songs, rhymes, movement activities and a simple craft.

Recommended for families with children 3 to 5.

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This event takes place in person.…

Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and fingerplays. Come make new friends and have fun as we sing and play together!

For children 3 to 5 and their caregivers.

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This event takes place in person. Register at least 24 hours in…

Dance and play the morning away at the Preschool Dance Party. Do the limbo, the freeze dance and play parachute games. Fancy clothing is encouraged.

For kids 2 to 5 with their caregivers.

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This event takes place in person.…

Join Mr. Stu from Edgewater Branch for this baby story time emphasizing adult-child interaction. We're sharing songs, rhymes and books while helping to build your baby’s social-emotional skills. 

For kids 0 to 24…