379 listings in and around Algonquin, IL, Thursday, November 12 through Wednesday, November 18. Soonest: LEGO Brick Nature Creations at Hidden Oaks Nature Center (Sunday 10 a.m.); Santa’s Mailbox at Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center (Monday 8 a.m.); November STEAM Kit-Forensic Science at Acorn Public Library (Monday 8 a.m.); Gabby's Dollhouse MEOWseum Discovery Days at The Children's Museum in Oak Lawn (Friday 10 a.m.). Every listing links the venue's or organizer's own page it was checked against.
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10 a.m. Central Time
Hidden Oaks Nature CenterBolingbrook, IL33 mi
Family
Runs across the dates shown. LEGO Brick Nature Creations, an ongoing program at Hidden Oaks Nature Center. The name LEGO comes from a Danish phrase that means play well.
Limited run.
Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 419 Trout Farm Road, Bolingbrook, IL 60440
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 10 a.m. Central Time
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10 a.m. Central Time
Family
Runs across the dates shown. The Children's Museum in Oak Lawn hosts Gabby's Dollhouse MEOWseum Discovery Days, in partnership with DreamWorks Animation and the Association of Children's Museums.
Limited run.
The Children's Museum in Oak Lawn, 5100 Museum Drive, Oak Lawn, IL 60453
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 10 a.m. Central Time
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10 a.m.–5 p.m. Central Time
Peppa Pig World of Play ChicagoSchaumburg, IL16 mi
Family
Homeschool Days at Peppa Pig World of Play Chicago, with an OINKTASTIC discount for preschool families.
Peppa Pig World of Play Chicago, 5 Woodfield Mall, Schaumburg, IL 60173
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central Time
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10 a.m.–10:30 a.m. Central Time
Round Lake Area Public LibraryRound Lake, IL18 mi
Family
Toddler storytime with age appropriate stories, music, movement and a craft.
Round Lake Area Public Library, 906 Hart Road, Round Lake, IL 60073
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Central Time
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10 a.m.–10:30 a.m. Central Time
Des Plaines Public LibraryDes Plaines, IL24 mi
Family
Stories, songs, rhymes and movement for toddlers 18 to 36 months, held in the Poet Tree Corner.
Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60016
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Central Time
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10 a.m.–10:30 a.m. Central Time
Deerfield Public LibraryDeerfield, IL24 mi
Family
Stories, songs and fingerplays that the whole family can share together.
Deerfield Public Library, 920 Waukegan Rd, Deerfield, IL 60015
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Central Time
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10 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Central Time
RootzDeerfield, IL25 mi
Family
A weekly playgroup for babies up to six months old, where families meet other families. Run by the JUF Young Families team in Deerfield, it is free.
Rootz, 7 Waukegan Rd,, Deerfield, IL 60015
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Central Time
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10 a.m.–10:40 a.m. Central Time
Schroeder Room, Antioch Public Library DistrictAntioch, IL25 mi
Family
An in-person storytime for preschoolers, with music and movement, followed by a craft.
Schroeder Room, Antioch Public Library District, 757 Main Street, Antioch, IL 60002
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 10 a.m. to 10:40 a.m. Central Time
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10 a.m.–12 p.m. Central Time
Warren-Newport Public LibraryGurnee, IL25 mi
Family
A Teen Mother Choices® resource table in the WNPL lobby, introducing the new Gurnee program.
Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee, IL 60031
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Central Time
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10 a.m.–10:30 a.m. Central Time
Northbrook Public LibraryNorthbrook, IL25 mi
Family
Baby Wiggleworms: music, movement and fun for babies from the Old Town School of Folk Music. Limited to the first 15 babies and their caregivers.
Northbrook Public Library, 1201 Cedar Lane, Northbrook, IL 60062
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Central Time
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10 a.m.–10:45 a.m. Central Time
Glenview Public LibraryGlenview, IL27 mi
Family
Drop-in STEAM play for preschoolers ages 3 to 5 with an adult, through hands-on activities.
Glenview Public Library, 1930 Glenview Road, Glenview, IL 60025
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Central Time
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10 a.m.–10:30 a.m. Central Time
KPL Northside Neighborhood LibraryKenosha, WI41 mi
Family
Preschool Storytime for three to five-year-olds, with books, songs and fingerplays in a classic storytime.
KPL Northside Neighborhood Library, 1500 27th Ave, Kenosha, WI 53140
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Central Time
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10 a.m.–11 a.m. Central Time
Beloit Public LibraryBeloit, WI44 mi
Family
Baby Play Date at Beloit Public Library in Wisconsin.
Beloit Public Library, 605 Eclipse Blvd, Beloit, WI 53511
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Central Time
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10:15 a.m.–10:45 a.m. Central Time
La Grange Public LibraryLa Grange, IL33 mi
Family
Stories, activities and songs introducing children and caregivers to early literacy skills.
La Grange Public Library, 10 W. Cossitt, La Grange, IL 60525
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 10:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Central Time
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10:15 a.m.–11 a.m. Central Time
Main LibraryEvanston, IL34 mi
Family
A singalong storytime for babies from birth to 24 months and their caregivers, building language and early literacy through singing, reading and play. In English; no registration, just drop in.
Main Library, 1703 Orrington Ave, Evanston, IL 60201
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 10:15 a.m. to 11 a.m. Central Time
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10:15 a.m.–11 a.m. Central Time
South Chicago Branch, Chicago Public LibraryChicago, IL50 mi
Family
A storytime for preschoolers ages 3 to 5 and their caregivers, with stories, songs and crafts.
South Chicago Branch, Chicago Public Library, 9055 S. Houston Avenue, Chicago, IL 60617
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 10:15 a.m. to 11 a.m. Central Time
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8 a.m. Central Time
Tony Bettenhausen Recreation CenterTinley Park, IL48 mi
Family
Runs across the dates shown. A mailbox at the Tinley Park Park District for letters to Santa, set up to help get Christmas mail to the North Pole.
Limited run.
Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center, 8125 W 171st St, Tinley Park, IL 60477
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 8 a.m. Central Time
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8 a.m. Central Time
Acorn Public LibraryOak Forest, IL48 mi
Family
Runs across the dates shown. November STEAM Kit-Forensic Science at Acorn Public Library in Oak Forest, Illinois.
Limited run.
Acorn Public Library, 15624 Central Ave, Oak Forest, IL 60452
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 8 a.m. Central Time
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6:30 p.m. Central Time
Inspire Yoga & Wellness StudioElk Grove Village, IL19 mi
Family
Fitness
Runs across the dates shown. A four-week program for teens on working with stress, emotions, thoughts and self-doubt through yoga and breathwork, offered by donation.
Limited run.
Inspire Yoga & Wellness Studio, 1100 Nerge Rd. suite#208, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 6:30 p.m. Central Time
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11 a.m. Central Time
Family
Runs across the dates shown. A hands-on craft session where kids make one-of-a-kind creations and try out activities, with an adult alongside.
Limited run.
Lakeshore Learning Store, 1403 North Rand Road, Palatine, IL 60074
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 11 a.m. Central Time
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11 a.m. Central Time
Lakeshore Learning StoreOrland Park, IL44 mi
Family
Runs across the dates shown. A free event where children ages 3 and up make one-of-a-kind crafts and explore hands-on activities. Each child must come with an adult.
Limited run.
Lakeshore Learning Store, 15780 LaGrange Road, Orland Park, IL 60462
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 11 a.m. Central Time
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11 a.m. Central Time
Family
Runs across the dates shown. STEAM & Trades Academy: interactive workshops teaching youth and teens ages 10-18 the skills to become a successful nail technician.
Limited run.
Discover Customer Care Center, 8560 South Cottage Grove Avenue, Chicago, IL 60619
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 11 a.m. Central Time
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11 a.m. Central Time
Dunning BranchChicago, IL30 mi
Family
Story and Play Time: half an hour of songs, rhymes and books followed by half an hour of play. For kids 0 to 5 and their caregivers.
Dunning Branch, 7455 W. Cornelia Avenue, Chicago, IL 60634
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 11 a.m. Central Time
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11 a.m.–12 p.m. Central Time
Portage-Cragin BranchChicago, IL33 mi
Family
English and Spanish storytime with books, songs and movement for children 0 to 5 and their caregivers. Siblings are welcome, with a craft or playtime after.
Portage-Cragin Branch, 5108 W. Belmont Avenue, Chicago, IL 60641
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Central Time
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11 a.m.–12 p.m. Central Time
Bucktown-Wicker Park BranchChicago, IL37 mi
Family
Compassionate Children's Programming story time: two stories, an art project, music and vegan snacks.
Bucktown-Wicker Park Branch, 1701 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Central Time
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11 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Central Time
KPL Kids @Uptown LoftsKenosha, WI38 mi
Family
Extra play time and socializing with other families right after Baby Storytime, good for babies and grown-ups alike.
KPL Kids @Uptown Lofts, 6144 22nd Ave, Kenosha, WI 53143
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Central Time
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11 a.m. Central Time
Clearing BranchChicago, IL38 mi
Family
Songs, rhymes and books for the youngest readers, ages 0 to 5 and their caregivers, plus ideas for activities at home.
Clearing Branch, 6423 W. 63rd Place, Chicago, IL 60638
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 11 a.m. Central Time
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9 a.m.–10 a.m. Central Time
Shorewood-Troy LibraryShorewood, IL44 mi
Family
Sensory Sensation take and make: a kit with everything for sensory play with your young child.
Shorewood-Troy Library, 650 Deerwood Drive, Shorewood, IL 60404
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Central Time
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9:15 a.m.–9:45 a.m. Central Time
Main LibraryElgin, IL8.3 mi
Family
Stories, songs, and rhymes for preschoolers ages 3 to 6. Registration required.
Main Library, 270 North Grove Avenue, Elgin, IL 60120
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 9:15 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. Central Time
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9:30 a.m.–10 a.m. Central Time
Mount Prospect Public LibraryMt Prospect, IL21 mi
Family
Songs, rhymes, stories and playtime designed for infants, meant to start a lifelong love of reading.
Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 South Emerson Street, Mt Prospect, IL 60056
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Central Time
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9:30 a.m.–10 a.m. Central Time
Deerfield Public LibraryDeerfield, IL24 mi
Family
Stories, songs and fingerplays that the whole family can share together.
Deerfield Public Library, 920 Waukegan Rd, Deerfield, IL 60015
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Central Time
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9:30 a.m.–10 a.m. Central Time
Park Ridge Public LibraryPark Ridge, IL27 mi
Family
A drop-in story time for toddlers, shortened from the usual format and followed by play with age-appropriate toys.
Park Ridge Public Library, 20 South Prospect Avenue, Park Ridge, IL 60068
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Central Time
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9:30 a.m.–10 a.m. Central Time
Downers Grove Public LibraryDowners Grove, IL30 mi
Family
Songs, stories and movement to build early vocabulary and motor skills for pre-walking babies and their caregivers.
Downers Grove Public Library, 1050 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove, IL 60515
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Central Time
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9:30 a.m.–10 a.m. Central Time
La Grange Public LibraryLa Grange, IL33 mi
Family
Stories, activities and songs introducing children and caregivers to early literacy skills.
La Grange Public Library, 10 W. Cossitt, La Grange, IL 60525
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Central Time
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9:30 a.m. Central Time
Sulzer Regional BranchChicago, IL35 mi
Family
Story time for the littlest patrons: songs, rhymes and books, plus suggestions for at-home activities. For kids 0 to 5 and their caregivers; space may be limited.
Sulzer Regional Branch, 4455 N. Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 9:30 a.m. Central Time
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9:30 a.m.–12 p.m. Central Time
Black Road BranchJoliet, IL42 mi
Family
A group where children aged three to five, with an adult, explore books through stories and songs, with a craft included.
Black Road Branch, 3395 Black Road, Joliet, IL 60403
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Central Time
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10:30 a.m.–11 a.m. Central Time
Mount Prospect Public LibraryMt Prospect, IL21 mi
Family
High-energy stories, songs and interactive activities for the whole family.
Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 South Emerson Street, Mt Prospect, IL 60056
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Central Time
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10:30 a.m.–11:15 a.m. Central Time
Des Plaines Public LibraryDes Plaines, IL24 mi
Family
Toddler Play Time in the Program Room after Toddler Time. Ages 18-36 months; no registration required.
Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60016
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Central Time
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10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Central Time
Family
Interactive songs, rhymes and stories for babies and toddlers to bond over with their grown-ups, in a bilingual session.
Highwood Library & Community Center, 102 Highwood Avenue, Highwood, IL 60040
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Central Time
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10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Central Time
Program Room – Lower LevelNorthlake, IL28 mi
Family
Toddler Open Play at Program Room – Lower Level in Northlake, Illinois.
Program Room – Lower Level, 231 N Wolf Road, Northlake, IL 60164
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Central Time
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10:30 a.m.–11 a.m. Central Time
Downers Grove Public LibraryDowners Grove, IL30 mi
Family
Picture books, songs and early-literacy activities for preschoolers.
Downers Grove Public Library, 1050 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove, IL 60515
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Central Time
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10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Central Time
Family
A storytime for children ages 0 to 6 and their caregivers, with books, songs and activities, followed by time to play.
Zion-Benton Public Library District, 2400 Gabriel Avenue, Zion, IL 60099
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Central Time
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10:30 a.m.–11 a.m. Central Time
LSF Brookfield LibraryBrookfield, IL33 mi
Family
Songs, books and rhymes for toddlers, with walk-ins and new friends welcome.
LSF Brookfield Library, 3541 Park Avenue, Brookfield, IL 60513
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Central Time
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10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Central Time
Budlong Woods BranchChicago, IL34 mi
Family
Preschool story time and play group with stories, songs and play activities, for children 3 to 5 and their caregivers.
Budlong Woods Branch, 5630 N. Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL 60659
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Central Time
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10:30 a.m. Central Time
Sulzer Regional BranchChicago, IL35 mi
Family
Story time for the littlest patrons: songs, rhymes and books, plus suggestions for at-home activities. For kids 0 to 5 and their caregivers; space may be limited.
Sulzer Regional Branch, 4455 N. Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 10:30 a.m. Central Time
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10:30 a.m. Central Time
Sulzer Regional BranchChicago, IL35 mi
Family
Baby story time with 25 minutes of songs, rhymes and books that build early literacy and social-emotional skills, for babies up to 18 months and their caregivers. Space may be limited.
Sulzer Regional Branch, 4455 N. Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 10:30 a.m. Central Time
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10:30 a.m. Central Time
Bezazian BranchChicago, IL36 mi
Family
Weekly story time with stories, songs and fingerplays, ending with 30 minutes of open play. For children 0 to 5 with a caregiver.
Bezazian Branch, 1226 W. Ainslie Street, Chicago, IL 60640
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 10:30 a.m. Central Time
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10:30 a.m. Central Time
Merlo BranchChicago, IL38 mi
Family
Baby Time: a 30-minute story time built on adult-child interaction and bonding, with optional play after. Ages 6 to 23 months with an adult; limited to 25, first-come, first-served.
Merlo Branch, 644 W. Belmont Avenue, Chicago, IL 60657
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 10:30 a.m. Central Time
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10:30 a.m.–11 a.m. Central Time
KPL Kids @Uptown LoftsKenosha, WI38 mi
Family
Baby storytime with books, songs, rhymes and interactive play, for infants 0 to 18 months not yet walking and their caregivers.
KPL Kids @Uptown Lofts, 6144 22nd Ave, Kenosha, WI 53143
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Central Time
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10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Central Time
Family
Talks
A storytime with teachers from Baobab Tree Children's House, who have children work with Montessori materials and explain that approach to learning.
Manning Branch, 6 S. Hoyne Avenue, Chicago, IL 60612
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Central Time
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10:30 a.m. Central Time
Manning BranchChicago, IL38 mi
Family
Songs, rhymes and stories with Ms. Beronica for families with children ages 0 to 7. Register by the start of the event.
Manning Branch, 6 S. Hoyne Avenue, Chicago, IL 60612
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 10:30 a.m. Central Time
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10:30 a.m. Central Time
Near North BranchChicago, IL39 mi
Family
Baby and toddler story time with read-aloud books, songs and movement, plus early literacy tips for caregivers. Recommended for ages 2 to 3; registration required.
Near North Branch, 310 W. Division Street, Chicago, IL 60610
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 10:30 a.m. Central Time
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10:30 a.m.–11 a.m. Central Time
Little Italy BranchChicago, IL39 mi
Family
Baby lapsit story time with Ms. Hailey: songs, rhymes and books, then free play in the community room. For babies 0 to 2 and their caregivers.
Little Italy Branch, 1336 W. Taylor Street, Chicago, IL 60607
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Central Time
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10:30 a.m. Central Time
Chinatown BranchChicago, IL41 mi
Family
Songs, stories and play that support pre-literacy skills, for children 0 to 5 and their caregivers.
Chinatown Branch, 2100 S. Wentworth Avenue, Chicago, IL 60616
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 10:30 a.m. Central Time
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10:30 a.m. Central Time
Canaryville BranchChicago, IL42 mi
Family
Story time with lively stories, songs and rhymes for kids 0 to 5 and their caregivers, with play time after.
Canaryville Branch, 642 W. 43rd Street, Chicago, IL 60609
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 10:30 a.m. Central Time
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10:30 a.m. Central Time
Blackstone BranchChicago, IL45 mi
Family
Stories, songs, rhymes and fingerplays for children from birth to 5 and their caregivers, a chance to make new friends.
Blackstone Branch, 4904 S. Lake Park Avenue, Chicago, IL 60615
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 10:30 a.m. Central Time
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10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Central Time
Coleman BranchChicago, IL45 mi
Family
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes, then free play or a craft. For children 0 to 6 with an adult.
Coleman Branch, 731 E. 63rd Street, Chicago, IL 60637
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Central Time
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10:30 a.m. Central Time
Avalon BranchChicago, IL47 mi
Family
Story time with stories, rhymes and songs for kids 3 to 5 and their caregivers, with lower lights and fidgets available to make it easier on the senses.
Avalon Branch, 8148 S. Stony Island Avenue, Chicago, IL 60617
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 10:30 a.m. Central Time
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10:30 a.m. Central Time
Vodak-East Side BranchChicago, IL51 mi
Family
Preschool story time with songs, rhymes, books and a hands-on activity, for kids 3 to 5 and caregivers.
Vodak-East Side Branch, 3710 E. 106th Street, Chicago, IL 60617
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 10:30 a.m. Central Time
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10:45 a.m.–11:15 a.m. Central Time
Northbrook Public LibraryNorthbrook, IL25 mi
Family
Baby Wiggleworms: music, movement and fun for babies from the Old Town School of Folk Music. Limited to the first 15 babies and their caregivers.
Northbrook Public Library, 1201 Cedar Lane, Northbrook, IL 60062
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 10:45 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Central Time
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