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Toddler Dance is a music and movement program. Young children and their grown-ups sing, clap and dance their way to strong early literacy and math skills.
For children 2 to 4 with an adult caregiver.
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Book Zoomies presents funny books, silly songs, action rhymes and cool crafts. Miss Henrietta, Opera Cat and Jack the Puppet join us, too.
For kids 0 to 5 and their caregivers.
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Photo by NDevlinThis event takes place on Zoom.…
Registration required (28 spots remaining)Register for event Join Ms. Katie for songs and stories appropriate for children 0 to 5 and their caregivers.
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This event takes place in person. We encourage those who are not vaccinated, may be immunocompromised or have family members…
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Join Ms. Jessie of the Rogers Park Branch for preschool story time together on Zoom! We will share songs, rhymes and books, move our bodies and play some early literacy games.
Recommended for kids 2 to 5 and their caregivers but open…
Registration required (52 spots remaining)Register for event Join us at the Humboldt Park branch as we celebrate the start of Summer at CPL with the children's musical duo, Little Parade!
Little Parade is an early childhood music group that offers a creative learning experience through…
Registration closedJoin Ms. Mary, from the Archer Heights Branch, as she reads stories and leads children in movement activities, fingerplays and more! This 30-minute program takes place next to the outdoor play area at Archer Park.
Recommended for ages…
Registration closedStory Time Music and Movement
CanceledChildren will enjoy stories, songs and movement that enhance early literacy skills and large motor development.
For kids birth to 5.
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This event takes place in person.
We encourage those who are not vaccinated, may be…
Join Ms. Mary on Thursday mornings for stories, songs, dancing, rhymes, and more!
For ages 2-5.
How to AttendThis event takes place in person. Please register at least 12 hours in advance. Due to space limitations, please include…
Registration closedStory Time, Music and Movement
CanceledChildren will enjoy stories, music, and activities that promote early literacy and large motor development.
For kids 0 to 5 with a caregiver.
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This event takes place in person.
We encourage those who are not…
Babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers are welcome to join us for an interactive story time that explores a child's world through stories, songs, rhymes, dance and play.
For ages 0 to 5.
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Join Mrs. Lina at the Thurgood Marshall Branch for story time for the whole family! 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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This event takes…
Registration required (16 spots remaining)Register for eventSummer meals provided by the Greater Chicago Food Depository are available at the library for children and teens, ages 18 years and younger - while supplies last.
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This event takes place in person at the Logan Square…
Enjoy this story time full of short books, lap bounces, rhymes and songs.
For infants and young toddlers up to 30 months and their caregivers.
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This event takes place in person. Due to space limitations, please…
Registration fullJoin waitlistThis popular story time for very young children is filled with songs, stories and rhymes.
For ages 0 to 3 with an adult.
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This event takes place in person. Register by the start of the event.
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Start your day the library way! Join Mr. Jerry from the Oriole Park Branch for a 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…
Registration closes July 1 at 9:00am (22 spots remaining)Register for event Join Ann Torralba, aka Little Miss Ann, a nationally touring kids’ musician who has made 6 award-winning kids’ music albums for a fun concert. She is also a former Chicago Public School teacher, instructor at the Old Town School of Folk…
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Join staff from the Altgeld Branch as we read books, sing songs and perform rhymes and fingerplays!
For ages 3 to 6 with a caregiver.
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This event takes place on Zoom. Register at least 24 hours before the event.…
Registration closes June 30 at 12:00pm (20 spots remaining)Register for event - Online event
Join Ms. Katie from the McKinley Park Branch to read books, sing songs and enjoy rhymes geared towards children 0 to 5 and their caregivers!
When you register, you will be added to our story time email list and do not…
Registration closes June 30 at 10:30am (42 spots remaining)Register for event
Welcome back to in-person storytime! This storytime is for ages birth and up!
Disfrute una hora de cuentos llena para edades de nacimiento y mayores.
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This event takes place in person. Space limitations…
Older toddlers and preschoolers are invited to join us for an interactive story time filled with books, fingerplays, songs and rhymes, with occasional projects (or take home kits) after the program.
For children 2½ to 5 and their…
Registration closes July 1 at 9:00am (7 spots remaining)Register for event
