Kids

Printable October Calendar

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

Storytime Schedule

Join us for one of our many Storytimes! See below for details on our Storytime line-up, 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.

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

October 7, October 21 & October 28 @ 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.

Bilingual Storytime – Polish / Dwujęzyczna Opowieść | All ages

October 7 @ 6:30 p.m.
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.

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

October 8, October 15, October 22 & October 29 @ 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

October 8, October 15, October 22 & October 29 @ 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

October 9, October 16, October 23 & October 30 @ 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

October 9, October 16, October 23 & October 30 @ 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

October 23 & November 20 @ 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

October 10, October 26 & October 31 @ 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

November 8 @ 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.

Support Storytime & Craft with Little Steps | Ages 3 – 6 with a caregiver

November 22 @ 10 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 at the Children’s Desk beginning at 9:30 a.m.

Family Storytime & Craft | Families

October 5 & November 23 @ 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

November 16 @ 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.

Baby Shower

Thank you to all who attended in the Baby Shower program as well as the organizations that participated. If you missed the event and would like to know more about the organizations that participated, please see the handout of participants. A brief description and contact information is provided for participating organizations.

Sensory Support

To help our patrons who have sensory sensitivities, we offer the following support and resources.

Calming Space

For families who need a space to refocus, calm down or feed an infant in private, we welcome them to use our Calming Space. The room has a comfortable chair, dimmable lighting, sensory-supports, a changing table and a sink. Please ask at the Children’s Desk to be admitted.

Sensory-Friendly Hour

We welcome our sensory-sensitive and neurodivergent friends to come experience the library in an adapted and welcoming environment during this early open time, the first Sunday of every month, 11 a.m. to noon. No need to register, just drop in.

Suggest a Purchase

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

Pet Vet Play Zone for October

Tickets available for Istvan & His Imaginary Band Concert

Resources for Students

Printable October Calendar