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This interactive program features read-aloud books, songs and movement activities. Stay and socialize in the Children's Area after the program.
For ages 2 to 3 with a caregiver. Siblings are welcome.
Accessibility Need sign language…
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 children 6 to 36 months and…
Join Ms. Charmaine for a fun filled spring story time especially for our littlest patrons! We’ll share songs, rhymes and books, plus suggestions for at-home activities.
For kids 0 to 3 and their caregivers.
How to AttendRegister by the…
Join us for this story time for our youngest patrons! We share rhymes, songs and books. Come prepared to sit with your child on your lap.
For children birth to 24 months with an adult.
AccessibilityNeed sign language…
Join us for songs, stories and other fun literacy activities!
For children 0 to 5 and their caregivers.
AccessibilityNeed sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please…
Join Miss My for stories, songs, rhymes, bounces and bubbles to help foster early literary skills. Stay for play time immediately in our Children's Room!
For kids 0 to 18 months and their caregivers.
How To AttendPlease register by the…
Toddle on into this program full of stories, songs, stretches and a craft!
For children 18 to 35 months with a caregiver.
How to AttendRegister by 11 a.m. the day before the event. Chicago Public Library cannot collect personal information…
Join Cruelty Free You + Me for their Compassionate Children's Programming. During each session we focus on different animals, the environment and kindness towards one another. We believe in learning through literature, art and hands-on…
Family Story Time
CanceledJoin Mr. Pierre 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. Older siblings welcome.
How to AttendRegister by the start of the…
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.
AccessibilityNeed sign language interpretation or other…
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.
AccessibilityNeed sign language interpretation or other…
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…
Join "The Library Lady" for our preschool 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.
How to AttendRegister by the…
Join Ms. Tara for a story time especially for preschoolers! We’ll share songs, rhymes, books and early literacy tips.
For kids 2 to 5 and their caregivers.
AccessibilityNeed sign language interpretation or other accessibility…
Join Ms. Mary for a special 20-minute story time for babies and their caregivers, followed by a 25-minute open play session. We will share songs, rhymes and stories and provide fun, educational toys for self-directed…
Join our story time especially for our littlest patrons! We’ll share songs, rhymes, books, bubbles for 30 minutes, followed by 30 minutes of sensory rich social play.
For kids 0 to 5 and their caregivers.
AccessibilityNeed sign…
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It’s time to get messy! Join us each week for lively books and stories, plus sensory-rich play, art and music activities for babies and toddlers.
Open to toddlers 18 to 36 months and their caregivers.
AccessibilityNeed sign language…
Join Ms. Izabel for a fun-filled 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.
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Children and their families are invited to story time for songs, books and a craft to make together, followed by play time.
For ages 0 to 5 and their families.
AccessibilityNeed sign language interpretation or other…
The interactive program features read-aloud books, rhymes and songs best for kids 18 months to 3. (Kids up to 5 and babies welcome!) Tips for early literacy skill development are often included for caregivers.
For kids…