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Storytime Schedule

Join us for storytimes!

Storytime

We have a wide variety of storytimes in person and a virtual monthly PJ storytime.

See below for details about our different storytime programs and when they are offered. All storytimes meet in person in the first floor meeting room unless otherwise noted. Our storytime schedule includes planning weeks when we have special programs. If you don’t see a storytime for a desired date, check out our calendar of events for other program options.


Mondays

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!


Tuesdays

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.


Wednesdays

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.


Thursdays

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.


Fridays

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!


Saturdays

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.

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