228 upcoming family events in Chicago for toddlers ages 1-3, including 1 year olds, 2 year olds and 3 year olds.
📍 Vodak-East Side
Join 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. Accessibility Need sign language interpretat...
📍 Avalon
Join us for a story time full of stories, rhymes and songs for our littlest patrons with a twist! Lower lights and available fidgets make this story time easier on the senses for our friends who need ...
📍 Mayfair
Join us on Thursday mornings for stories, songs, and rhymes followed by a simple craft and open play. For children 18 months to 5 with a caregiver. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or o...
📍 Budlong Woods
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 partnersh...
📍 Little Italy
Join Ms. Hailey for a story time especially for our littlest patrons! We’ll share songs, rhymes and books, plus some free play time in the community room. For babies 0 to 2 and their caregivers. Acces...
📍 Sulzer Regional
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-emotio...
📍 Beverly
Join the Forest Preserves of Cook County for sensory-friendly science and art exploration! Have fun while learning about natural science with hands-on experiments and crafts. For families with kids 2 ...
📍 West Loop
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. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation o...
📍 Budlong Woods
The Friends of the Budlong Woods Library is hosting a fall book sale. Treasure hunt holiday bargains for all ages, and fill your shelves with winter reading, puzzles and games. All ages welcome! Proce...
📍 Albany Park
Calling all preschoolers! Catch WTTW Kids Learn & Play featuring your favorite WTTW Kids characters. Participate in fun, guided learning while developing school readiness skills. Presented in partner...
📍 Austin
Start your Saturday with stories, songs, rhymes and play! Babies and young children their parents or caregivers are invited to join us for a warm, welcoming story time designed especially for our litt...
📍 Lincoln Park
Join us for a special dance-inspired story time presented by Tutu School Ballet. The program includes an introduction to ballet and dance, a read-aloud from Tutu School's monthly book club selection, ...
📍 Roden
Join us at the library for a fun time while enhancing your reading skills through stories, songs and playtime. For ages 0 to 5 with a caregiver. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or othe...
📍 Budlong Woods
The Friends of the Budlong Woods Library is hosting a fall book sale. Treasure hunt holiday bargains for all ages, and fill your shelves with winter reading, puzzles and games. All ages welcome! Proce...
📍 Independence
Visit the library for open, unstructured play time. Bring a friend or make a new one. For kids of all ages with their caregivers. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility...
📍 Pullman
Join us each week for story time at the library! Bring your little ones for a fun mix of books, songs and early learning activities. It’s a great way to spark imagination, build early literacy skills ...
📍 Gage Park
Join us for a story time full of books, songs and rhymes for our littlest patrons. For ages 2 to 8. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Pl...
📍 Uptown
Come giggle, wiggle and explore with Ms. My! Enjoy charming stories, cheerful songs, playful rhymes, bouncy fun and bubbles that brighten your baby’s morning and support early learning. After story ti...
📍 Gage Park
Join us for a story time full of books, songs and rhymes for our littlest patrons. For ages 2 to 8. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Pl...
📍 Daley, Richard J.-Bridgeport
Join 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 t...
📍 Sulzer Regional
Join us for bilingual songs, stories and rhymes. For ages 0 to 5 and their caregivers. Únase a nosotros para disfrutar de canciones, cuentos y rimas bilingües. Para niños de 0 a 5 años y sus cuidadore...
📍 Sulzer Regional
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-emotio...
📍 Merlo
Preschoolers have a blast and get ready to read in these 30-minute playful and active story times. Stay for an optional 10-minute play time. For kids 2 to 5 years with a participating adult. How to At...
📍 Bucktown-Wicker Park
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 ca...
📍 Kelly
Celebrate the season at our Family Fall Fest! Enjoy carnival-style games, including ring toss, beanbag toss and more, along with hot dogs, popcorn, hot chocolate and other fall treats. Bring the whole...
📍 Roden
Join us for an exciting, themed family craft night! Dive into a specific project or unleash your creativity with the provided materials. For children 3 to 13 with their family. Children under 11 years...
📍 Oriole Park
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 partnersh...
📍 Edgewater
Join Mr. Chris for story time where we share songs, rhymes, fingerplays, books, movement and music. Followed by open play time. For kids 2 to 5 and their caregivers. Accessibility Need sign language i...
📍 Northtown
Join us as we read books, sing songs and enjoy rhymes! For children 0 to 5 and their caregivers. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Pleas...
📍 Scottsdale
Story time featuring stories, nursery rhymes, puppets and songs. Includes open play time with blocks, puzzles, puppets and other educational toys. For children 18 months to 5. Accessibility Need sign ...
📍 West Loop
Join Miss Evelyn for an interactive story time especially for tots and toddlers! We will share songs, rhymes and books, plus a simple take-home activity. For kids 2 to 5 and their caregivers. Note: Th...
📍 Woodson Regional
Join us as we learn about the elements of art through stories and guided art projects. We're practicing milestone fine motor skills with paint, glue, scissors and more! For ages 3 to 5 with a caregive...
📍 Garfield Ridge
Join us for a quick story and craft. Early arrivals can color or build puzzles. For ages 18 months and up. How to Attend Register by the start of the event. Chicago Public Library cannot collect perso...
📍 Roden
Join us at the library for a fun time while enhancing your reading skills through stories, songs and playtime. For ages 0 to 5 with a caregiver. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or othe...
📍 Gage Park
Even our very youngest library patrons love story time! Come to the library for a gentle story time of songs, rhymes and stories aimed at babies 0 to 18 months and an engaged grownup. Siblings always ...
📍 Brighton Park
Start your day at the library with this active story time geared towards toddlers! We sing songs, read stories and do fun activities to build early literacy skills! For kids 18 months to 3 years and t...
📍 West Loop
Join Miss Evelyn for an interactive story time especially for tots and toddlers! We will share songs, rhymes and books, plus a simple take-home activity. For kids 2 to 5 and their caregivers. Note: Th...
📍 Sulzer Regional
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 w...
📍 Obama Presidential Center
Discover your creativity at The Artist’s Studio in the Library! Join us for family-friendly art activities and explore work by new artists. The Art Institute of Chicago developed the hands-on activiti...
📍 Vodak-East Side
Join 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. Accessibility Need sign language interpretat...
📍 Avalon
Join us for a story time full of stories, rhymes and songs for our littlest patrons with a twist! Lower lights and available fidgets make this story time easier on the senses for our friends who need ...
📍 Mayfair
Join us on Thursday mornings for stories, songs, and rhymes followed by a simple craft and open play. For children 18 months to 5 with a caregiver. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or o...
📍 Sulzer Regional
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-emotio...
📍 Little Italy
Join Ms. Hailey for a story time especially for our littlest patrons! We’ll share songs, rhymes and books, plus some free play time in the community room. For babies 0 to 2 and their caregivers. Acces...
📍 West Loop
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. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation o...
📍 Daley, Richard J.-Bridgeport
Join us for our monthly Saturday Story Time! We’ll read books, sing songs and play together. For kids 0 to 5 and their caregivers. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibilit...
📍 Kelly
The Kelly Kouture Community Closet offers free, gently used clothing to anyone in need. Items are available on a first-come, first-served basis, with a rotating selection that is restocked regularly. ...
📍 Albany Park
Calling all preschoolers! Catch WTTW Kids Learn & Play featuring your favorite WTTW Kids characters. Participate in fun, guided learning while developing school readiness skills. Presented in partner...
📍 Austin
Start your Saturday with stories, songs, rhymes and play! Babies and young children their parents or caregivers are invited to join us for a warm, welcoming story time designed especially for our litt...
📍 Little Italy
Get ready to ROAR at this dinosaur-themed story time for Dinovember! Join Miss Taylor for a 30-minute story time and time to play with dino-themed stations. For ages 3 to 5 and their families. Accessi...
📍 Harold Washington Library Center
Stop in for an open house celebration with play activities, music, art and more for children and families. For kids of all ages and their caregivers. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or...
📍 Independence
Visit the library for open, unstructured play time. Bring a friend or make a new one. For kids of all ages with their caregivers. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility...
📍 Pullman
Join us each week for story time at the library! Bring your little ones for a fun mix of books, songs and early learning activities. It’s a great way to spark imagination, build early literacy skills ...
📍 Garfield Ridge
Let's build something together! Join us and play with our DUPLO® bricks, foam blocks and mega blocks. Block play can offer significant benefits for children including enhancing fine and gross motor sk...
📍 Gage Park
Join us for a story time full of books, songs and rhymes for our littlest patrons. For ages 2 to 8. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Pl...
📍 Gage Park
Join us for a story time full of books, songs and rhymes for our littlest patrons. For ages 2 to 8. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Pl...
📍 Daley, Richard J.-Bridgeport
Join 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 t...
📍 Back of the Yards
Library staff appreciates and wants to thank all the community members who come into the library each day. Whatever brings you into this library, you’re the reason we’re here! Enjoy music, crafts and ...
📍 Sulzer Regional
Join us for bilingual songs, stories and rhymes. For ages 0 to 5 and their caregivers. Únase a nosotros para disfrutar de canciones, cuentos y rimas bilingües. Para niños de 0 a 5 años y sus cuidadore...
📍 Vodak-East Side
Join our story time especially for our littlest patrons! We’ll share songs, rhymes, books and bubbles for 30 minutes, followed by 30 minutes of sensory-rich social play. For kids 0 to 5 and their care...
📍 Sulzer Regional
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-emotio...
📍 Blackstone
Enjoy songs, rhymes and books with your baby to develop language skills and a love of reading. For children 0 to 18 months with a caregiver. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other ac...
📍 Rogers Park
Join Ms. Tara for a story time especially for preschoolers! We’ll share songs, rhymes, books and early literacy tips. For kids 2 to 5 and their caregivers. Accessibility Need sign language interpretat...
📍 Dunning
Join Ms. Katie for a story time especially for our littlest patrons! We’ll share songs, rhymes and books, plus some free play time. For babies 0 to 1 and their caregiver. Accessibility Need sign langu...
📍 West Lawn
Join us for a bilingual story time with fun stories and songs. Stay after for a seasonal themed craft. For ages 0 to 5 and their adult caregivers. Acompáñanos en una sesión de cuentos bilingüe con cue...
📍 Chicago Bee
There's nothing better than a good story and a bit of interactive fun in the morning for you and your children! Enjoy singing, movement and crafts to accompany a theme. For ages 2 to 5 with a caregive...
📍 Bucktown-Wicker Park
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 ca...
📍 Mayfair
Come build with us! Bring your best ideas to life with our collection of LEGO® bricks. Then display your creations in the Children’s Area for all to see! LEGO® bricks and materials provided. For ages ...
📍 Daley, Richard J.-Bridgeport
Wear something comfortable, grab a stuffed animal to cuddle and join us for Pajama Story Time! We’ll share songs, rhymes and books, plus suggestions for at-home activities. For kids 0 to 5 and their c...
📍 Edgewater
Join Mr. Chris for story time where we share songs, rhymes, fingerplays, books, movement and music. Followed by open play time. For kids 2 to 5 and their caregivers. Accessibility Need sign language i...
📍 Northtown
Join us as we read books, sing songs and enjoy rhymes! For children 0 to 5 and their caregivers. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Pleas...
📍 Scottsdale
Story time featuring stories, nursery rhymes, puppets and songs. Includes open play time with blocks, puzzles, puppets and other educational toys. For children 18 months to 5. Accessibility Need sign ...
📍 West Loop
Join Miss Evelyn for an interactive story time especially for tots and toddlers! We will share songs, rhymes and books, plus a simple take-home activity. For kids 2 to 5 and their caregivers. Note: Th...
📍 Woodson Regional
Join us as we learn about the elements of art through stories and guided art projects. We're practicing milestone fine motor skills with paint, glue, scissors and more! For ages 3 to 5 with a caregive...
📍 Garfield Ridge
Join us for a quick story and craft. Early arrivals can color or build puzzles. For ages 18 months and up. How to Attend Register by the start of the event. Chicago Public Library cannot collect perso...
📍 Roden
Join us at the library for a fun time while enhancing your reading skills through stories, songs and playtime. For ages 0 to 5 with a caregiver. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or othe...
📍 Gage Park
Even our very youngest library patrons love story time! Come to the library for a gentle story time of songs, rhymes and stories aimed at babies 0 to 18 months and an engaged grownup. Siblings always ...
📍 Brighton Park
Start your day at the library with this active story time geared towards toddlers! We sing songs, read stories and do fun activities to build early literacy skills! For kids 18 months to 3 years and t...
📍 West Loop
Join Miss Evelyn for an interactive story time especially for tots and toddlers! We will share songs, rhymes and books, plus a simple take-home activity. For kids 2 to 5 and their caregivers. Note: Th...
📍 Sulzer Regional
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 w...
📍 Vodak-East Side
Join 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. Accessibility Need sign language interpretat...
📍 Avalon
Join us for a story time full of stories, rhymes and songs for our littlest patrons with a twist! Lower lights and available fidgets make this story time easier on the senses for our friends who need ...
📍 Mayfair
Join us on Thursday mornings for stories, songs, and rhymes followed by a simple craft and open play. For children 18 months to 5 with a caregiver. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or o...
📍 Sulzer Regional
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-emotio...
📍 Little Italy
Join Ms. Hailey for a story time especially for our littlest patrons! We’ll share songs, rhymes and books, plus some free play time in the community room. For babies 0 to 2 and their caregivers. Acces...
📍 Legler Regional
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 partnersh...
📍 West Loop
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. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation o...
📍 Austin
Start your Saturday with stories, songs, rhymes and play! Babies and young children their parents or caregivers are invited to join us for a warm, welcoming story time designed especially for our litt...
📍 Chicago Bee
Join us for an hour of open play. Caregivers and little ones come together to interact and play with all sorts of toys, games and blocks. For ages 0 to 5 with a caregiver. Accessibility Need sign lang...
📍 West Loop
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 partnersh...
📍 Budlong Woods
Join Bill Buchholtz as he shares Native American stories and traditions using a Native American flute! This interactive musical presentation will take you on a journey and leave you with a better unde...
📍 Independence
Visit the library for open, unstructured play time. Bring a friend or make a new one. For kids of all ages with their caregivers. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility...
📍 Pullman
Join us each week for story time at the library! Bring your little ones for a fun mix of books, songs and early learning activities. It’s a great way to spark imagination, build early literacy skills ...
📍 Gage Park
Join us for a story time full of books, songs and rhymes for our littlest patrons. For ages 2 to 8. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Pl...
📍 Mount Greenwood
Toddle on into this program full of stories, songs, stretches and a craft! For children 18 to 35 months with a caregiver. How to Attend Register by 11 a.m. the day before the event. Chicago Public Lib...
📍 Gage Park
Join us for a story time full of books, songs and rhymes for our littlest patrons. For ages 2 to 8. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Pl...
📍 Daley, Richard J.-Bridgeport
Join 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 t...
📍 Oriole Park
Create your own calming sensory toy using soap, sequins and plastic letters. Stay for open play and make some friends. Younger siblings are welcome! For ages 3 to 8 and their families. Accessibility N...
📍 Mayfair
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 partnersh...
📍 Sulzer Regional
Join us for bilingual songs, stories and rhymes. For ages 0 to 5 and their caregivers. Únase a nosotros para disfrutar de canciones, cuentos y rimas bilingües. Para niños de 0 a 5 años y sus cuidadore...
📍 Sulzer Regional
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-emotio...
📍 Blackstone
Enjoy songs, rhymes and books with your baby to develop language skills and a love of reading. For children 0 to 18 months with a caregiver. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other ac...
📍 Rogers Park
Join Ms. Tara for a story time especially for preschoolers! We’ll share songs, rhymes, books and early literacy tips. For kids 2 to 5 and their caregivers. Accessibility Need sign language interpretat...
📍 Dunning
Join Ms. Katie for a story time especially for our littlest patrons! We’ll share songs, rhymes and books, plus some free play time. For babies 0 to 1 and their caregiver. Accessibility Need sign langu...
📍 Chicago Bee
There's nothing better than a good story and a bit of interactive fun in the morning for you and your children! Enjoy singing, movement and crafts to accompany a theme. For ages 2 to 5 with a caregive...
📍 Bucktown-Wicker Park
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 ca...
📍 Independence
Stop by the library for hot cocoa and crafts. There will be various winter-themed crafts to explore (including a paper mache snowman) that will later be displayed around the branch when we decorate fo...
📍 Kelly
Join us at Kelly for Family Fun Night for families with children ages 3 and up! Enjoy games like UNO and Connect 4, LEGO® building, Perler bead creations and bracelet making. Sing karaoke or test your...
📍 Edgewater
Join Mr. Chris for story time where we share songs, rhymes, fingerplays, books, movement and music. Followed by open play time. For kids 2 to 5 and their caregivers. Accessibility Need sign language i...
📍 Scottsdale
Story time featuring stories, nursery rhymes, puppets and songs. Includes open play time with blocks, puzzles, puppets and other educational toys. For children 18 months to 5. Accessibility Need sign ...
📍 Gage Park
Even our very youngest library patrons love story time! Come to the library for a gentle story time of songs, rhymes and stories aimed at babies 0 to 18 months and an engaged grownup. Siblings always ...
📍 Brighton Park
Start your day at the library with this active story time geared towards toddlers! We sing songs, read stories and do fun activities to build early literacy skills! For kids 18 months to 3 years and t...
📍 All CPL Locations
All CPL locations are closed Thursday, November 26 for Thanksgiving Day.
📍 Sulzer Regional
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-emotio...
📍 West Loop
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. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation o...
📍 Near North
Families, please join us on the fourth Saturday of the month for this interactive program featuring read-aloud books, songs and movement activities. Tips for children's early literacy skill developmen...
📍 Garfield Ridge
Calling all preschoolers! Catch WTTW Kids Learn & Play featuring your favorite WTTW Kids characters. Participate in fun, guided learning while developing school readiness skills. Presented in partner...
📍 Independence
Visit the library for open, unstructured play time. Bring a friend or make a new one. For kids of all ages with their caregivers. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility...
📍 Logan Square
An introduction to story time for babies featuring stories and songs specifically for this age group. For ages 0 to 1 with a caregiver. How To Attend Register by the start of the event. Only one regis...
📍 Pullman
Join us each week for story time at the library! Bring your little ones for a fun mix of books, songs and early learning activities. It’s a great way to spark imagination, build early literacy skills ...
📍 Gage Park
Join us for a story time full of books, songs and rhymes for our littlest patrons. For ages 2 to 8. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Pl...
📍 Mount Greenwood
Toddle on into this program full of stories, songs, stretches and a craft! For children 18 to 35 months with a caregiver. How to Attend Register by 11 a.m. the day before the event. Chicago Public Lib...
📍 Gage Park
Join us for a story time full of books, songs and rhymes for our littlest patrons. For ages 2 to 8. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Pl...
📍 Daley, Richard J.-Bridgeport
Join 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 t...
📍 Sulzer Regional
Join us for bilingual songs, stories and rhymes. For ages 0 to 5 and their caregivers. Únase a nosotros para disfrutar de canciones, cuentos y rimas bilingües. Para niños de 0 a 5 años y sus cuidadore...
📍 Vodak-East Side
Join our story time especially for our littlest patrons! We’ll share songs, rhymes, books and bubbles for 30 minutes, followed by 30 minutes of sensory-rich social play. For kids 0 to 5 and their care...
📍 Sulzer Regional
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-emotio...
📍 Blackstone
Enjoy songs, rhymes and books with your baby to develop language skills and a love of reading. For children 0 to 18 months with a caregiver. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other ac...
📍 Chicago Bee
There's nothing better than a good story and a bit of interactive fun in the morning for you and your children! Enjoy singing, movement and crafts to accompany a theme. For ages 2 to 5 with a caregive...
📍 Bucktown-Wicker Park
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 ca...
📍 Edgewater
Join Mr. Chris for story time where we share songs, rhymes, fingerplays, books, movement and music. Followed by open play time. For kids 2 to 5 and their caregivers. Accessibility Need sign language i...
📍 Daley, Richard J.-Bridgeport
Grab a friend and head over to play with blocks at the library! For kids 0 to 5. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747...
📍 Scottsdale
Story time featuring stories, nursery rhymes, puppets and songs. Includes open play time with blocks, puzzles, puppets and other educational toys. For children 18 months to 5. Accessibility Need sign ...
📍 West Loop
Join Miss Evelyn for an interactive story time especially for tots and toddlers! We will share songs, rhymes and books, plus a simple take-home activity. For kids 2 to 5 and their caregivers. Note: Th...
📍 Roden
Join us at the library for a fun time while enhancing your reading skills through stories, songs and playtime. For ages 0 to 5 with a caregiver. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or othe...
📍 Woodson Regional
Join us as we learn about the elements of art through stories and guided art projects. We're practicing milestone fine motor skills with paint, glue, scissors and more! For ages 3 to 5 with a caregive...
📍 Gage Park
Even our very youngest library patrons love story time! Come to the library for a gentle story time of songs, rhymes and stories aimed at babies 0 to 18 months and an engaged grownup. Siblings always ...
📍 West Loop
Join Miss Evelyn for an interactive story time especially for tots and toddlers! We will share songs, rhymes and books, plus a simple take-home activity. For kids 2 to 5 and their caregivers. Note: Th...
📍 Sulzer Regional
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 w...
📍 Blackstone
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 partnersh...
📍 Vodak-East Side
Come into the library to create your own gingerbread person! We provide different materials for you to make it fun and creative. After the program is over, these gingerbread people will be shown in th...
📍 Vodak-East Side
Join 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. Accessibility Need sign language interpretat...
📍 Sulzer Regional
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-emotio...
📍 West Loop
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. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation o...
📍 Logan Square
Our biggest fundraiser of the year! Fueled by donations from across the community with books of all age levels and reading interests. Come find your new favorite read for a steal and support the impo...
📍 Austin
Start your Saturday with stories, songs, rhymes and play! Babies and young children their parents or caregivers are invited to join us for a warm, welcoming story time designed especially for our litt...
📍 Roden
Join us at the library for a fun time while enhancing your reading skills through stories, songs and playtime. For ages 0 to 5 with a caregiver. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or othe...
📍 Roden
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 partnersh...
📍 Logan Square
Our biggest fundraiser of the year! Fueled by donations from across the community with books of all age levels and reading interests. Come find your new favorite read for a steal and support the impo...
📍 Independence
Visit the library for open, unstructured play time. Bring a friend or make a new one. For kids of all ages with their caregivers. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility...
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Live Music
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Storytime
🎨
Art & Crafts
💃
Dancing
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Farmer's Markets
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STEM
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Nature
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Fitness & Sports
Chicago events and activities, tailored to your kids' ages
Chicago events and activities, tailored to your kids' ages