Kids

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

December 9, December 16 & January 6 @ 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.
Beginning in December, there will be two sessions of Hello Baby! on Monday. 

Bilingual Storytime – Polish / Dwujęzyczna Opowieść | All ages

January 13 @ 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

December 10, December 17 & January 7 @ 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

December 10, December 17 & January 7 @ 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

December 11, December 18 & January 8 @ 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

December 11, December 18 & January 8 @ 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

January 29 @ 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.
Please note there will be no PJ Storytime in December.

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

December 12 & January 9 @ 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

December 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.

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

January 31 @ 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 Services Desk beginning at 9:30 a.m. 

Circle Time with the Park District

December 7 @ 10:30 a.m.
Join Park Ridge Park District preschool teachers for Circle Time at the Library and learn about the Park District’s preschool offerings.
Tickets required. Pick up tickets at the Children’s Services Desk beginning at 9:30 a.m. 

Family Storytime & Craft | Families

December 21 @ 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

January 11 @ 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.