Events
Itty-Bitty Family Story Time
In ProgressJoin Ms. Beronica for some fun as we share songs, rhymes and stories!
For families with children 0 to 7.
How to AttendPlease register by the start of the event. Chicago Public Library cannot collect personal information online from…
Itty Bitty Story Time
In ProgressJoin us for a story time full of stories, rhymes and songs for our littlest patrons.
For kids 3 to 5 and their caregivers.
AccessibilityNeed sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call…
Baby Time
In ProgressJoin us for story times emphasizing adult-child interaction and bonding. Includes an optional 10-minute play time.
For kids 6 to 23 months with a participating adult.
How to AttendIn order to provide a fun and safe program, Baby Time…
Story Time
In ProgressJoin 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…
Tiny Tales & Tails: An Animal Story Morning
In Progress,Join us for a morning filled with stories, songs and play! Bring your little ones to enjoy tales about some of our favorite animals, sing silly songs and playful activities. This program is perfect for young children and their…
Spring Baby and Toddler Story Time
In ProgressThis interactive program features read-aloud books, songs and movement activities. Tips for children's early literacy skill development are included for parents and caregivers.
For children 12 to 36 months.
How to AttendRegister by…
Story Time
In ProgressJoin us for a weekly series of stories, songs, fingerplays and more! Concludes with 30 minutes of open play time.
For children 0 to 5 with a caregiver.
AccessibilityNeed sign language interpretation or other…
Tales for Twos and Threes
CanceledJoin us for stories, songs and rhymes followed by a simple craft and open play.
For children 18 months to 5 with a caregiver.
AccessibilityNeed sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312)…
Family Story Time
CanceledYour child learns best when having fun! Support your child’s pre-literacy skills through songs, stories and play.
For children 0 to 5 and their caregivers.
AccessibilityNeed sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance…
Thursday Story Time
Canceled,Join Wrightwood-Ashburn branch 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…
Stay and Play
In Progress,We have blocks, puzzles and other hands-on building and play activities allowing families time to read, discover and create together! This is an unstructured, do-it-yourself program and we encourage families to interact with each other and…
Preschool Story Time
CanceledJoin our preschool story time for the whole family. We share songs, rhymes and books, plus a hands-on activity after!
For kids 3 to 5 and their caregivers.
AccessibilityNeed sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for…
Join us for story time especially for our littlest patrons! We share songs, rhymes and books, plus suggestions for at-home activities.
For kids 0 to 5 and their caregivers.
How to AttendRegister by the start of the event. Chicago…
Start your day with stories, songs and fun for the whole family!
For children 0 to 5 and their caregivers.
AccessibilityNeed sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email…
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…
Join Ms. Reed's story time for preschoolers and their family! We’ll share songs, rhymes and books.
For kids 3 to 5 and their caregivers.
AccessibilityNeed sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event?…
Join Mrs. Lina 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.
Accessibility Need sign language…
Join our story time especially for our littlest patrons! We share songs, rhymes and books. Half an hour of story time is followed by half an hour of play.
For kids 0 to 5 and their caregivers.
AccessibilityNeed sign language…
Join us for story times emphasizing adult-child interaction and bonding. Includes an optional 10-minute play time.
For kids 6 to 23 months with a participating adult.
How to AttendIn order to provide a fun and safe program, Baby Time…
A bi-weekly playgroup for children who speak Mandarin or Cantonese Chinese. This playgroup is intended to help children develop confidence in their own language and culture and help kids and their parents make friends!
For children 0 to 5…