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June Play Zone: Color Cabana

Visit our “Pretend Play Zone” in the Children's Department! In June, our little house is a Color Cabana where kids can play with various colorful toys to celebrate the colors of the rainbow!

Park Ridge Public Library Summer Reading - June 2-August 16, 2025 text over a colorful jungle backdrop.

Summer Reading

Read all summer long to earn chances to win great prizes! Our Summer Reading program starts June 2 and ends on August 16. Read 30 days and earn a prize book. For every 10 days of reading, earn a raffle ticket for a chance to win a variety of prizes. Learn more here.

Book Match for kids

Looking for Children's Book Recommendations?

Fill out our Book Match form and receive a list of suggested books from our staff. Pick up a Book Match form in the Children's Department or fill out the form here.

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Printable Youth Services Program Calendar

Click on the image below to open a printable calendar of the Youth Services programs.

June 2025 Youth Services programs calendar thumbnail June

Storytime Schedule

Join us for one of our many Storytimes! See below for details on our Storytime lineup, including Storytimes tailored to specific developmental stages. Most are drop-in, but some require advance registration or tickets. All Storytimes meet in person in the First Floor Meeting Room. Our monthly PJ Storytimes are virtual over Zoom.
Storytimes are typically held in four-week sessions. Check our calendar for alternative Children’s programming for those weeks when we’re planning our next session.

Hello Baby! | Ages 0 – 18 months with a caregiver

June 9. June 23 & June 30 @ 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 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.

2s & 3s Storytime | Ages 2-3 with a caregiver

June 10 & June 24 @ 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

June 10 & June 24 @ 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.

Fairy Tale Storytime with Rapunzel | Kids of all ages with caregiver

June 17 @ 10 a.m.
Join Rapunzel for a special fairy tale storytime. Learn more about this storytime on our calendar.
Tickets required. Tickets available at the Children’s Services desk 30 minutes before the program.

2s & 3s Storytime | Ages 2-3 with a caregiver

June 4, June 11 & June 25 @ 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

June 4, June 11 & June 25 @ 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.

Bilingual Storytime – Polish / Dwujęzyczna Opowieść | All ages

June 18 @ 10 a.m. Join us this summer for a daytime Polish storytime.
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!
Also check out the LOTE4Kids database for Polish-language digital read-along books for your own storytime at home. Search for Park Ridge Public Library and enter your library card number.

Pre-K Storytime | Ages 3-5 with a caregiver

June 5, June 12 & June 26 @ 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

June 13 @ 10 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!
Also check out the LOTE4Kids database for Spanish-language digital read-along books for your own storytime at home. Search for Park Ridge Public Library and enter your library card number.

Yoga Family Storytime | Families with kids ages 4 – 7

June 28 @ 10 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.

Family Storytime & Craft | Families

August 9 @ 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.

Suggest a Purchase

If you would like to suggest the purchase of new children’s materials for the Library, please use the form on the Suggest a Kids/Teen Purchase page.

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