STEAM Kits Now Available
The Children's Department now has a number of STEAM kits available for check-out 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.
Children's Services Activities
Monthly Activity - February
Make a doggie puppet in February. Stop by the Children's Department desk and ask for the supplies to make a puppet at the library.
Storytimes
Our storytimes are in person! However, our monthly evening PJ storytimes will remain virtual.
For more information about the schedule of our storytimes, please visit the Storytimes page.
Monthly Activity - March
We have two activities in the Children's Services Department in March. Make a Rainbow Windsock to decorate the Library's windows. Stop at the Children's Services Desk to pick up the supplies.
There's also a Rainbow Walk. Follow the rainbow colored signs and footprints throughout the department and complete the activities at each station.
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 and Preschoolers
• 2 & 3-year-olds
• 4 & 5-year-olds
Early Readers
• A & B for beginning reading levels
• C & D for more advanced reading levels
2024 Preschool and Enrichment Fair
If you missed our 2024 Preschool & Enrichment Fair featuring representatives from local preschools, daycares and enrichment programs, please visit our Preschool & Enrichment Fair page for a list of the representatives.