Events
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.
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Join us for an outdoor story time by the library fountain! We encourage you to bring something soft to sit on. In case of inclement weather, story time till take place inside.
For ages 0 to 5 with a caregiver.
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Baby Story Time Stay and Play
Canceled,Join us for baby story time including books, songs and rhymes. Afterwards, families can stay and play with our toys while socializing with other local parents and community members.
For babies 0 to 12 months and their…
Join us for a drop-in open play time! We have fun educational toys and books available for self-directed play. We end play time together with parachute play and a song with a big book.
For kids 0 to 5 with their caregivers.
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Join us for an open play time, designed for our littlest patrons! We have educational toys, books and music available for self-directed play. This is a great time to meet other parents and caregivers in the neighborhood, especially if you…
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Calling all preschoolers! Catch WTTW Kids Learn & Play featuring your favorite PBS Kids characters. Participate in fun, guided learning while developing school readiness skills.
Presented in partnership with WTTW.
For kids 3 to 5 with an…
Miss Nancy and her friends Henrietta The Chicken, Opera Cat and Jack the Puppet read funny books, sing silly songs, do action rhymes and crafts. Join us for playgroup after.
For kids 0 to 5 and their caregivers.
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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…
Join us for a drop-in open play time! We 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 accessibility assistance for this…
Visit the library for unstructured open play time. Bring a friend or make a new one.
For ages 0 to 5 with an adult caregiver.
Visita la biblioteca para disfrutar de un tiempo de juego abierto y no estructurado. Trae a un amigo o haz uno…
Story Time
CanceledHave fun and build reading skills with stories, songs and a craft to make together, followed by play time.
For ages 0 to 6 with a caregiver.
AccessibilityNeed sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance…
Acoustic guitar story time led by Ms. Erica. We sing old songs, new songs and read a book or two together. Songs in English and Spanish. Stories in English.
For kids 0 to 5 years and their caregivers.
How to Attend Register by the start of…
Join us Friday mornings for songs and stories! Play time immediately follows.
For children 0 to 5 and their caregivers.
Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please…
Join Ms. My for a joyful, interactive story time filled with songs, movement and lively rhymes that support early literacy development. Bring your favorite stuffed animal or doll for leg bounces and get ready to play with egg shakers,…
Acoustic guitar story time led by Ms. Erica. We sing old songs, new songs and read a book or two together. Songs in English and Spanish. Stories in English.
For kids 0 to 5 years and their caregivers.
How to Attend Register by the start of…
Join us after school for some open game time. We have games like Mario Kart, FIFA, and more! We also have some board games available to play while you wait for your turn.
For kids 6 to 13.
How to AttendNo registration is needed. Space is…
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.
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Join us for an introduction to story time for babies. This 20-minute interactive story time includes stories, songs, fingerplays and bounces specifically designed for babies who have not yet started walking. Stay after story time to share…
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…
Summer meals provided by the Greater Chicago Food Depository are available at the library, while supplies last. Lunch is served on a first-come, first-served basis and must be eaten onsite.
For children and teens up to 18.
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