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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…
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…
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…
Join us for stories, songs and rhymes.
For kids 0 to 5 and their caregivers.
AccessibilityNeed sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email…
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…
Caregivers and their children are invited to the library for a morning of activities, social time and learning through open-ended play.
For children 0 to 5 and their caregivers. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
…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…
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Chill out with Librarian Megan and her friends at the Lincoln Park Zoo as they celebrate the natural world around us on Arctic Sea Ice Day. Cool down with songs, rhymes and books especially for our littlest patrons!
For kids…
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Join the Beverly Branch staff in welcoming instructors from The Studio Beverly as they read stories, lead us through yoga poses and encourage mindfulness and relaxation for our littlest patrons.
For kids 0 to 5 and their caregivers.…
Join us for a drop-in open play time! We will have fun, educational toys and books available for self-directed play.
For kids 0 to 5 with their caregivers.
AccessibilityNeed sign language interpretation or other…
Join nonprofit 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…
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…
Visit the library for open play time and social time for kids and their adults. Various fun educational toys and books are available for self-directed play.
For children 0 to 5 with their caregivers.
How To Attend
Register by the start of…
Join us for open play and social time! Kids and their caregivers can explore a variety of engaging educational toys and books, fostering creativity and learning through self-directed play.
For children 0 to 5 with their caregivers.
How To…
Join us for lunch and some entertainment: games, a movie or hands-on activities. Lunches are provided by the Greater Chicago Food Depository, while supplies last.
For ages 0 to 18.
AccessibilityNeed sign language interpretation or other…
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Watch a giant tortoise race the ninja turtles, walk an anteater by the tail, hold baby chicks, take a photo with a sloth or wear a chinchilla as a hat. Learn about different species and what makes them special in this amazing animal…
Join our weekly family story time! Every week we sing songs, listen to rhymes and books that are about the world around us.
For kids 0 to 13 and their caregivers.
¡Únete a nuestra hora semanal de cuentos en familia! Cada semana…
Join us for quiet reading around our campfire rug.
Get help choosing the perfect book, find a comfortable spot, and spend a bit of time reading with friends.
AccessibilityNeed sign language interpretation or other accessibility…