Name: Stay & Play
Start: 2025-01-08T10:30:00-06:00
End: 2025-01-08T11:30:00-06:00
Location: Main Library

Stay & Play

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Veterans Room at Main Library

Program Type:

Kids & Families

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Event Details:

Storytime's over, but the fun continues in the Veterans Room! Play, chat, dance - there's room for all, whether or not you made it to storytime today. Caregivers required, best for...

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Veterans Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Program Type: Kids & Families

Event Details:

Storytime's over, but the fun continues in the Veterans Room! Play, chat, dance - there's room for all, whether or not you made it to storytime today. Caregivers required, best for children 0-5.

Shake, Rattle & Read in the Storytime Room

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Storytime Room at Main Library

Program Type:

Kids & Families, Storytimes

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Event Details:

This storytime is designed for one-on-one interactions between caregivers and children up to age 5. Music and movement are paired in this big, joyful class. Get ready to sing and d...

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes

Event Details:

This storytime is designed for one-on-one interactions between caregivers and children up to age 5. Music and movement are paired in this big, joyful class. Get ready to sing and dance with your child!

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.

Tablet Time

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Storytime Room at Main Library

Program Type:

Digital Learning, Kids & Families

Age Group:

Preschool, Elementary School

Tablet Time:

It's Tablet Time in the Children's Services Area! Try apps for drawing, music, and video creation, puzzles and games, coding, science, and more!

Event Details:

Try out a new app, play a favorite game, share with a friend or by play yourself. Kids will play on Children's Services iPad in the storytime room. For Kids in grades PK-5.

Register now

Required

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School

Program Type: Digital Learning, Kids & Families

Required

Seats Remaining: 12

Tablet Time

It's Tablet Time in the Children's Services Area! Try apps for drawing, music, and video creation, puzzles and games, coding, science, and more!

Event Details:

Try out a new app, play a favorite game, share with a friend or by play yourself. Kids will play on Children's Services iPad in the storytime room. For Kids in grades PK-5.

Supported Storytime and Family Social Hour

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Storytime Room at Main Library

Program Type:

Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Storytimes

Age Group:

Preschool, Elementary School

Event Details:

Designed for children with disabilities and support needs ages 3+ with caregiver support. Classes are structured with visual schedules and include fun picture books and songs, with...

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School

Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Storytimes

Event Details:

Designed for children with disabilities and support needs ages 3+ with caregiver support. Classes are structured with visual schedules and include fun picture books and songs, with fine and gross motor movement activities.

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.

Shake, Rattle & Read at Dole

Friday, January 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am

Dole Branch Meeting Room at Dole Branch Library

Program Type:

Kids & Families, Storytimes

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Event Details:

An energetic program designed for children up to age 5, with caregivers. Get ready to sing, dance, and listen to great stories!

Library Branch: Dole Branch Library

Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes

Event Details:

An energetic program designed for children up to age 5, with caregivers. Get ready to sing, dance, and listen to great stories!

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.

Shake, Rattle & Read

Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Storytime Room at Main Library

Program Type:

Kids & Families, Storytimes

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Event Details:

This storytime is designed for one-on-one interactions between caregivers and children up to age 5. Music and movement are paired in this big, joyful class. Get ready to sing and d...

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes

Event Details:

This storytime is designed for one-on-one interactions between caregivers and children up to age 5. Music and movement are paired in this big, joyful class. Get ready to sing and dance with your child!

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.

Sibshop for Preschoolers Who Have a Disabled Sibling

Sunday, January 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Storytime Room at Main Library

Program Type:

Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families

Age Group:

Preschool

Event Details:

A Sibshop is a chance for kids who have a disabled sibling to come together, talk about their experiences, and play games! This class will use picture books to start age appropriat...

Register now

Required

Register now

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Preschool

Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families

Required

Seats Remaining: 20

Event Details:

A Sibshop is a chance for kids who have a disabled sibling to come together, talk about their experiences, and play games! This class will use picture books to start age appropriate discussions.

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.

Shake, Rattle & Read at Maze

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am

Maze Branch Meeting Room at Maze Branch Library

Program Type:

Kids & Families, Storytimes

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Event Details:

An energetic program designed for children up to age 5, with caregivers. Get ready to sing, dance, and listen to great stories!

Library Branch: Maze Branch Library

Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes

Event Details:

An energetic program designed for children up to age 5, with caregivers. Get ready to sing, dance, and listen to great stories!

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.

Shake, Rattle & Read in the Storytime Room

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Storytime Room at Main Library

Program Type:

Kids & Families, Storytimes

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Event Details:

This storytime is designed for one-on-one interactions between caregivers and children up to age 5. Music and movement are paired in this big, joyful class. Get ready to sing and d...

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes

Event Details:

This storytime is designed for one-on-one interactions between caregivers and children up to age 5. Music and movement are paired in this big, joyful class. Get ready to sing and dance with your child!

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.

Shake Rattle and Read in the Veterans Room

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Veterans Room at Main Library

Program Type:

Kids & Families, Storytimes

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Event Details:

Music and movement are paired in this big, joyful storytime designed for one-on-one interactions between caregivers and children up to age 5. Get ready to sing and dance with your ...

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Veterans Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes

Event Details:

Music and movement are paired in this big, joyful storytime designed for one-on-one interactions between caregivers and children up to age 5. Get ready to sing and dance with your child!

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.

Stay & Play

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Veterans Room at Main Library

Program Type:

Kids & Families

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Event Details:

Storytime's over, but the fun continues in the Veterans Room! Play, chat, dance - there's room for all, whether or not you made it to storytime today. Caregivers required, best for...

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Veterans Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Program Type: Kids & Families

Event Details:

Storytime's over, but the fun continues in the Veterans Room! Play, chat, dance - there's room for all, whether or not you made it to storytime today. Caregivers required, best for children 0-5.

Shake, Rattle & Read in the Storytime Room

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Storytime Room at Main Library

Program Type:

Kids & Families, Storytimes

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Event Details:

This storytime is designed for one-on-one interactions between caregivers and children up to age 5. Music and movement are paired in this big, joyful class. Get ready to sing and d...

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes

Event Details:

This storytime is designed for one-on-one interactions between caregivers and children up to age 5. Music and movement are paired in this big, joyful class. Get ready to sing and dance with your child!

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.

Supported Storytime and Family Social Hour

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Storytime Room at Main Library

Program Type:

Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Storytimes

Age Group:

Preschool, Elementary School

Event Details:

Designed for children with disabilities and support needs ages 3+ with caregiver support. Classes are structured with visual schedules and include fun picture books and songs, with...

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School

Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Storytimes

Event Details:

Designed for children with disabilities and support needs ages 3+ with caregiver support. Classes are structured with visual schedules and include fun picture books and songs, with fine and gross motor movement activities.

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.

Shake, Rattle & Read at Dole

Friday, January 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am

Dole Branch Meeting Room at Dole Branch Library

Program Type:

Kids & Families, Storytimes

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Event Details:

An energetic program designed for children up to age 5, with caregivers. Get ready to sing, dance, and listen to great stories!

Library Branch: Dole Branch Library

Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes

Event Details:

An energetic program designed for children up to age 5, with caregivers. Get ready to sing, dance, and listen to great stories!

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.

Shake, Rattle & Read

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Storytime Room at Main Library

Program Type:

Kids & Families, Storytimes

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Event Details:

This storytime is designed for one-on-one interactions between caregivers and children up to age 5. Music and movement are paired in this big, joyful class. Get ready to sing and d...

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes

Event Details:

This storytime is designed for one-on-one interactions between caregivers and children up to age 5. Music and movement are paired in this big, joyful class. Get ready to sing and dance with your child!

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.

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Shake, Rattle & Read in the Storytime Room

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Storytime Room at Main Library

Program Type:

Kids & Families, Storytimes

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Event Details:

This storytime is designed for one-on-one interactions between caregivers and children up to age 5. Music and movement are paired in this big, joyful class. Get ready to sing and d...

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes

Event Details:

This storytime is designed for one-on-one interactions between caregivers and children up to age 5. Music and movement are paired in this big, joyful class. Get ready to sing and dance with your child!

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.

Winter Near Storytime with Brookfield Zoo

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Veterans Room at Main Library

Program Type:

Kids & Families, Storytimes

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Event Details:

Staff from Brookfield Zoo will be here with activities and fun as we explore how Chicagoland's flora and fauna adapt and thrive during the winter season! Learn how plants, animals,...

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Veterans Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes

Event Details:

Staff from Brookfield Zoo will be here with activities and fun as we explore how Chicagoland's flora and fauna adapt and thrive during the winter season!

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.

Stay & Play

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Veterans Room at Main Library

Program Type:

Kids & Families

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Event Details:

Storytime's over, but the fun continues in the Veterans Room! Play, chat, dance - there's room for all, whether or not you made it to storytime today. Caregivers required, best for...

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Veterans Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Program Type: Kids & Families

Event Details:

Storytime's over, but the fun continues in the Veterans Room! Play, chat, dance - there's room for all, whether or not you made it to storytime today. Caregivers required, best for children 0-5.

Shake, Rattle & Read in the Storytime Room

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Storytime Room at Main Library

Program Type:

Kids & Families, Storytimes

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Event Details:

This storytime is designed for one-on-one interactions between caregivers and children up to age 5. Music and movement are paired in this big, joyful class. Get ready to sing and d...

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes

Event Details:

This storytime is designed for one-on-one interactions between caregivers and children up to age 5. Music and movement are paired in this big, joyful class. Get ready to sing and dance with your child!

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.

Supported Storytime and Family Social Hour

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Storytime Room at Main Library

Program Type:

Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Storytimes

Age Group:

Preschool, Elementary School

Event Details:

Designed for children with disabilities and support needs ages 3+ with caregiver support. Classes are structured with visual schedules and include fun picture books and songs, with...

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School

Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Storytimes

Event Details:

Designed for children with disabilities and support needs ages 3+ with caregiver support. Classes are structured with visual schedules and include fun picture books and songs, with fine and gross motor movement activities.

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.

Shake, Rattle & Read at Dole

Friday, January 24, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am

Dole Branch Meeting Room at Dole Branch Library

Program Type:

Kids & Families, Storytimes

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Event Details:

An energetic program designed for children up to age 5, with caregivers. Get ready to sing, dance, and listen to great stories!

Library Branch: Dole Branch Library

Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes

Event Details:

An energetic program designed for children up to age 5, with caregivers. Get ready to sing, dance, and listen to great stories!

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.

Shake, Rattle & Read

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Storytime Room at Main Library

Program Type:

Kids & Families, Storytimes

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Event Details:

This storytime is designed for one-on-one interactions between caregivers and children up to age 5. Music and movement are paired in this big, joyful class. Get ready to sing and d...

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes

Event Details:

This storytime is designed for one-on-one interactions between caregivers and children up to age 5. Music and movement are paired in this big, joyful class. Get ready to sing and dance with your child!

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.

Shake, Rattle & Read at Maze

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am

Maze Branch Meeting Room at Maze Branch Library

Program Type:

Kids & Families, Storytimes

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Event Details:

An energetic program designed for children up to age 5, with caregivers. Get ready to sing, dance, and listen to great stories!

Library Branch: Maze Branch Library

Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes

Event Details:

An energetic program designed for children up to age 5, with caregivers. Get ready to sing, dance, and listen to great stories!

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.

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