Storytime
Join us for one of our many Storytimes! See below for details on our Storytime line-up. Most are drop-in but there are some that require advance registration or tickets. All storytimes meet in person in the First Floor Meeting Room except our monthly PJ Storytimes, which are virtual.
Hello Baby! | Ages 0 – 18 months with a caregiver
May 20, June 3 & June 10 @ 9:30 a.m.
Snuggle, bounce, and bond with your little ones as we share rhymes, songs, and stories to foster language development and a love of reading.
Little Lotus | Ages 3 – 5 with a caregiver
May 20 @ 11 a.m.
Join Miss Linda in this mindful movement storytime with child-friendly yoga poses and movements through stories, rhymes and songs.
Registration required. Click on the date above to register. Registration opens three weeks in advance.
Support Storytime & Craft with Little Steps | Ages 3 – 6 with a caregiver
June 10, July 15 & August 12 @ 11:30 a.m.
An accessible, supported storytime and craft program presented by therapists from Little Steps Pediatric Therapy in Park Ridge with specific age appropriate fine motor and communication skills.
Tickets required. Pick up tickets beginning at 11 a.m.
Bilingual Storytime – Polish / Dwujęzyczna Opowieść | All ages
June 17 @ 11 a.m. (Note the special time for this summer session)
Ciesz się dwujęzyczną opowieścią z piosenkami, opowieściami i innymi zajęciami. Stories, songs and activities will be presented both in Polish and English during this bilingual storytime!
2s & 3s Storytime | Ages 2-3 with a caregiver
May 21, May 28, June 4 & June 11 @ 9:30 a.m.
Looking for a storytime that is just right for your toddler? Full of fun stories, lively rhymes and plenty of silliness, this storytime is the perfect fit!
Busy Bees Story & Play Time | Toddler with a caregiver
May 21, May 28, June 4 & June 11 @ 10:30 a.m.
Read, sing, and play at this story and play time for toddlers! A shortened version of our traditional storytime will be followed by time to play with age-appropriate toys.
2s & 3s Storytime | Ages 2-3 with a caregiver
May 22, May 29, June 5 & June 12 @ 9:30 a.m.
Looking for a storytime that is just right for your toddler? Full of fun stories, lively rhymes and plenty of silliness, this storytime is the perfect fit!
Busy Bees Story & Play Time | Toddler with a caregiver
May 22, May 29, June 5 & June 12 @ 10:30 a.m.
Read, sing, and play at this story and play time for toddlers! A shortened version of our traditional storytime will be followed by time to play with age-appropriate toys.
PJ Storytime | All ages, Virtual
June 5, July 17 & August 14 @ 7:00 p.m.
Put on your PJs and grab your favorite stuffed animal, then meet us online for a live virtual storytime! Click here to join us.
Pre-K Storytime | Ages 3-5 with a caregiver
May 23, May 30, June 6 & June 13 @ 10 a.m.
Join us for stories in all shapes and sizes that are sure to engage, entertain, and educate your preschoolers.
Bilingual Storytime – Spanish / Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe | All ages
May 24 & August 30 @ 10:30 a.m.
Disfrute de un espacio de cuentos bilingüe con canciones, cuentos y otras actividades. Enjoy stories, songs and activities in Spanish and English during this bilingual storytime!
Family Storytime & Craft | Families
June 1 & August 17 @ 10:30 a.m.
Saturdays are family days! Spend your morning together at the Library as we share stories and songs followed by a craft project.
Yoga Family Storytime | Families with kids ages 4 – 7
May 18, June 22 & July 27 @ 10:00 a.m.
Gather your family and roll out your mat for a story and some stretches.
Registration required. Click on the date above to register. Registration opens three weeks in advance.
STEAM Kits Now Available
The Children’s department now has STEAM kits available for checkout to Park Ridge Public Library cardholders. These kits contain prepackaged activities for parents and kids interested in building science, technology, engineering, art, and math skills.
Book Madness 2024
Thank you to all who voted in our Book Madness tournament! The winner for “Would You Rather Read…Chapter Book Series,” with 63% of the votes, is Jeff Kinney’s Diary of a Wimpy Kid series!! With a whopping 90% of the votes, a book about Baby Pandas by Betsy Rathburn is your choice for “Would You Rather Read…Nonfiction” books!
Book Bundles
Whether you’re making an unexpected quick exit or are just popping in for a stack of books, check out one of our Grab & Go Bundles—a preselected group of books by age or reading level:
Toddlers & Preschoolers
• 2 & 3-year-olds
• 4 & 5-year-olds
Early Readers
• A & B for beginning reading levels
• C & D for more advanced reading levels
Staff Picks
Check out eBook, audiobook, and graphic novel recommendations from our staff! Learn more.
Kids Digital Library
Check out ebooks, audiobooks, videos, and more. Learn More.
Book Match
Complete a questionnaire to tell us more about your interests, and reading habits. The Children’s Department staff will carefully consider your answers and then select 8-10 books just for you. Learn more.
Kids Booklists
Browse our booklists to find your next great book or series. Whether you are looking for fiction, nonfiction, graphic novels, or more, you’re bound to find it here! Learn more.
Reading Programs
We offer a variety of reading programs throughout the year to encourage a love of reading and to help boost and maintain literacy skills for kids of all ages and abilities. Join our reading clubs to be a part of a reading community and earn patches, stickers, prizes, and more!
Growing Book by Book
Birth – KindergartenReading Patch Clubs
Birth – 6th Grade
Summer Reading
Kids/Teens/AdultsWinter Reading
Kids/Teens/Adults