Events

During this fun doodling hour, Mrs. Lina shows you how to draw various figures such as animals, humans, and cartoons using different lines, points, squares, circles and triangles. 

No previous drawing experience is required. All…

Join Ms. Lala from the Sherman Park Branch for an evening of fun for the entire family. Get moving with a scavenger hunt!

For kids 3 to 13 and their families.

How to Attend This event takes place on Zoom. Register by 6:30 p.m.…

Put on your pajamas and bring your favorite stuffed animal to this story time for some fun stories, songs and rhymes.

For kids 0 to 5 with their caregivers. 

How to AttendThis event takes place in person. Masks are strongly…

Librarian April from the Blackstone Branch shares plenty of songs, rhymes and books during this fun story time especially for preschoolers!

For kids 3 to 5.

How to Attend

This event takes place in person. Masks are strongly encouraged in…

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.

How to Attend

This event takes place on Zoom. Register at…

Join us as we share stories, songs and rhymes followed by a craft and open play.

How to Attend

This event takes place in person. Masks are strongly encouraged in all CPL locations. Questions about visiting the library? Check out our…

Join Ms. Mary for stories, songs, dancing, rhymes and more! 

For ages 2 to 5 with a caregiver.

How to AttendThis event takes place in person. Masks are strongly encouraged in all CPL locations. 

Please register at least…

Join Ms. Jessie for preschool story time. We will share songs, rhymes and books, move our bodies and play some early literacy games.  

This event is structured for kids 2 to 5 and their caregivers but is open to any child who…

Children and caregivers are invited to a morning of discovery and fun. During story time, we share a treasure trove of amazing picture books and a variety of activities that support early literacy development.

For kids 0 to 5 and their…

Have fun and build literacy skills with stories, songs and an art project.

Best for children 3 to 5.

How to Attend

This event takes place in person. Masks are strongly encouraged in all CPL locations. Register by 10:30 a.m. Wednesday,…

Join Ms. Beronica for some fun as we share in songs, rhymes, and stories!

For families with children ages 0 to 7.

How to Attend This event takes place in person. Masks are strongly encouraged in all CPL locations. Chicago Public…

Join us for a fun-filled story time with stories, crafts and open play. 

For children 3 to 5 with a parent or caregiver.

How to AttendThis event takes place in person. Masks are strongly encouraged in all CPL locations. Space…

Join us for a story time filled with lively stories, songs and rhymes, and then stick around for some free-play time after the program!

For kids 0 to 5 and their caregivers.How to AttendThis event takes place in person. Masks are strongly…

Cozy up and join us for stories, rhymes and songs. Then stay for open play time.

For children under 5 with their caregiver.

How to AttendThis event takes place in person. Registration is not needed. Masks are strongly…

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.

How to AttendThis event takes place in person. Masks are strongly…

Get ready for a story time as active as your little one. We read from books, sing fun songs and play small learning games. Afterwards your little one has a chance to explore our blocks, puzzles and more during our open play time.

For…

Join our story time especially for our littlest patrons! We’ll share songs, rhymes and books.  

30 minutes of story time will be followed by 30 minutes of play.

For kids 0 to 5 and their caregivers.

How to AttendThis event takes…

Join us for a fun fill morning of Open Play! Educational toys and books are available for self-directed play.

For kids ages 0 to 5 with their caregivers.

How to AttendThis event takes place in person. Masks are strongly encouraged in all…

Stories, songs and fun for toddlers and preschoolers.

For kids ages 2 to 5 and their caregivers.

How to AttendThis event takes place in person. Masks are strongly encouraged in all CPL locations. 

Questions about visiting the…

Visit the library for an open play time in the Children’s Room. Various toys such as Lincoln Logs, LEGO® and DUPLO® bricks.

For kids of all ages with their parents or caregivers.

How To AttendThis event takes place in person. Masks are…