Events
Puzzlemania
CanceledDo you like working on puzzles? Join Miss Krystal at the library for a relaxing hour of puzzles as we try to complete one each week!
For kids 6 to 13. Children 11 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.
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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. Space may be limited.
AccessibilityNeed sign language…
Neurodiverse teens from PACTT (Parents Allied with Children and Teachers for Tomorrow), hang out for teen time activities, like crafts, coloring and/or painting, games and Legos.
For teens 13 and up.
AccessibilityNeed sign language…
Open Play Time
Canceled,Drop in for open play featuring a mix of activities and social time for kids and their caregivers.
For children 0 to 5 and their families. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
AccessibilityNeed sign language…
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New baby? These short, 25-minute story times welcome infants and their caregivers to the library.
For infants 0 to 5 months with a participating adult.
How to AttendIn order to provide a fun and safe program, Tummy Time is limited to 10…
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. Space may be limited.
AccessibilityNeed sign language…
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…
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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.
How to AttendRegister to receive an…
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The interactive program features read-aloud books, rhymes and songs best for kids 18 months to 3. (Kids up to 4 and babies welcome!) Tips for early literacy skill development are often included for caregivers.
For kids…
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This series will combine mindfulness practices with yogic movement. Each session will begin with a pranayama breathing technique, followed by 30 minutes of gentle movement, and conclude with a brief body scan meditation. All bodies and…
Have fun and build literacy at the same time with stories, songs, rhymes and a craft!
For kids 18 months to 5.
How to AttendRegister by 10:30 a.m. the day before the event. Chicago Public Library cannot collect personal…
Children and their families are invited to story time for songs, books and a craft to make together, followed by play time.
For kids 0 to 5 and their families.
AccessibilityNeed sign language interpretation or other…
Join us to share stories, songs, dancing, rhymes, crafts and more!
For ages 2 to 5 with a caregiver.
How to Attend Register by the start of the event. Chicago Public Library cannot collect personal information online from kids 0 to…
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…
Enjoy songs, rhymes and books with your baby to develop language skills and a love of reading.
For infants and toddlers 0 to 18 months with a caregiver.
AccessibilityNeed sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for…
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 our story time especially for our littlest patrons! We’ll share songs, rhymes, books and bubbles for 30 minutes, followed by 30 minutes of sensory-rich social play.
For kids 0 to 5 and their caregivers.
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Join us for 30 minutes of songs, stories and parachute movement!
For kids 0 to 5 with their caregiver.
AccessibilityNeed sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or…
Join us for a fun story time featuring songs, dances, games and books!
For kids 0 to 5 and their caregivers. Space may be limited.
AccessibilityNeed sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call…
Join us for tales of wonder and enchantment.
For kids 3 to 5 and their caregivers.
How to AttendRegister by 4 p.m. Monday, January 5. Chicago Public Library cannot collect personal information online from kids 0 to 13. A parent…