Events
Join our story time for toddlers and preschoolers! We share about 30 minutes of songs, rhymes and books.
For ages 1½ to 5 with a caregiver.
How to AttendThis event takes place in person. Masks are strongly encouraged in all CPL locations.
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Join our children's librarians for this special 25-minute story time for babies and their caregivers. We’ll share songs, rhymes and books while helping to build baby’s early literacy and social-emotional skills.
For children birth to 18…
Is your resume up to date? Would you like to learn how to download ebooks? Do you need to create a flyer for your block club? Join us to learn the basics at your own pace.
How to Attend This event takes place in person. Masks are…
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.
How to AttendThis event takes place in person. Masks are strongly encouraged in…
Librarian April shares plenty of songs, rhymes and books during this fun story time especially for preschoolers!
For kids 0 to 5 and their caregivers.
How to AttendThis event takes place in person. Masks are strongly encouraged in all CPL…
Join our story time for toddlers and preschoolers! We share about 30 minutes of songs, rhymes and books.
For ages 1½ to 5 with a caregiver.
How to AttendThis event takes place in person. Masks are strongly encouraged in all CPL locations.
Space…
Join us for stories, songs, and movement activities. Follows with open play time for 30 minutes.
For children under 5 with a caregiver.
How to AttendThis event takes place in person. Registration is not…
Join Ms. Anne for an interactive program featuring read-aloud books, songs and movement activities. Tips for children's early literacy skill development are included for parents and caregivers.
For ages 6 to 24 months and their…
Registration required (38 spots remaining)Register for eventJoin Ms. Beronica for some fun as we share songs, rhymes and stories!
For families with children 0 to 7.
How to AttendThis event takes place in person. Masks are strongly encouraged in all CPL locations. Chicago Public Library cannot…
Registration required (37 spots remaining)Register for eventHave fun and build literacy skills with stories, songs and an art project.
For kids 3 to 5.
How to AttendThis event takes place in person. Masks are strongly encouraged in all CPL locations. Questions about visiting the library? Check…
It's time to get messy! Join us each week for a rotating series of programs for very young children. Join us for lively books and stories plus sensory-rich play, art and music activities for babies and toddlers.
This week, join us for a…
Join us for a story time full of stories, rhymes and songs for our littlest patrons.
For kids 3 to 5 and their caregivers.
How to AttendThis event takes place in person. Masks are strongly encouraged in all CPL locations.
…Join us for stories, songs and play activities.
For children 3 to 5 and their caregivers.
How to AttendThis event takes place in person. Masks are strongly encouraged in all CPL locations.
To register, stop by the branch or…
Registration requiredRegister for eventJoin us as we share stories, songs and rhymes followed by a craft and open play.
For ages 18 months to 5 years.
How to Attend
This event takes place in person. Masks are strongly encouraged in all CPL locations. Questions about…
Join our story time especially for our littlest patrons! We’ll share songs, rhymes, fingerplays and books.
For kids 0 to 5 and their caregivers.
How to AttendThis event takes place in person. Masks are strongly encouraged in…
Join us for an open play time especially for our littlest patrons! Babies and toddlers and their adult caregivers are invited to engage in self-directed play with age-appropriate toys, books and music in our play space.
For kids 0 to 3…
We’ll share songs, rhymes and books, plus suggestions for at-home activities.
For kids 0 to 5 and their caregivers.
How to AttendThis event takes place in person. Masks are strongly encouraged in all CPL locations.
Questions about visiting…
Miss Kaye and her friends, Hank the Rooster and Jack the Puppet, read funny books, sing silly songs, do action rhymes, and crafts. Join us for playgroup after.
For kids 0 to 5 and their caregivers.
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Registration required (40 spots remaining)Register for eventJoin Ms. Mary for stories, songs, dancing, rhymes and more!
For ages 2 to 5 with a caregiver.
How to AttendThis event takes place in person. Masks are strongly encouraged in all CPL locations. No registration needed.
…Littles and their caregivers have the opportunity to explore self-paced, age-appropriate, interactive play activities to build social, physical and cognitive skills.
For kids 5 and under with their grown-up.
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