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March Pretend Play Zone: Pizza Place

March Play Zone: Pizza Place

Visit our “Pretend Play Zone” in the Children's Department! In March, our little house is a pizza place where kids can play as a pizza maker or a customer with pretend ingredients and equipment.

Dinosaur Discoveries program March 25 at 3 p.m.

Dinosaur Discoveries at 3:30 p.m. on March 25

Learn about dinosaurs and paleontology with T-Rexplorers on Tuesday, March 25 at 3:30 p.m. The program is best for kids ages 5 to 12. Pick up tickets beginning Thursday, March 13. For more information, visit our calendar.

Family Feature Movie Wild Robot March 28 at 10 a.m.

The Wild Robot at 10 a.m. on March 28

Looking for something to do as a family during spring break? Drop in and see "The Wild Robot" at 10 a.m. on Friday, March 28. More information 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 in March.

Youth Services March calendar

 

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

March 24 & March 31 @ 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.

Bilingual Storytime – Polish / Dwujęzyczna Opowieść | All ages

April 7 @ 5:30 p.m. Please note the new time.
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

March 25 & April 1 @ 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

March 25 & April 1 @ 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

March 26 & April 2 @ 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

March 26 & April 2 @ 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

April 30 @ 7:00 p.m. Please note the March 26 storytime is canceled. 
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

March 27 & April 3 @ 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

May 23 @ 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.

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

April 25 @ 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. 

Family Storytime & Craft | Families

April 12 & May 10 @ 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 24 @ 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.

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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