Storytimes offer developmentally appropriate books and fun, interactive activities that invite families to come back for more. Explore the Kids' Program Calendar to find Storytimes offered at each of our locations and in the community!
Regularly Scheduled Storytimes
Baby Rhyme Time
Calling all babies! Join us for singing, clapping, and simple stories at this program. Best for little ones 0-11 months, with a parent or caregiver. Main Library. Registration Required.
Story Mix or Birth-6
Join us for an interactive Storytime! Best for kids birth-6 years with an adult caregiver. All ages are welcome. Main Library. Drop-in .
Toddler Time
For 1-2 years old. This engaging storytime will include short stories, fingerplays, rhymes, and music movement activities with a parent or caregiver. Main Library. Registration Required.
1,2,3 Go!
Families are invited to share stories, rhymes and musical activities together in this interactive storytime. For ages 1-3 with an adult caregiver. Main Library. Drop-in.
Bounce & Rhyme Storytime
Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs in this interactive storytime. Ages 1-3 years old with adult caregiver. Rakow & South Elgin Branch. Registration required.
Budding Bookworms Preschool Storytime
This is the first, “on my own” library storytime for children. 3-5 years old. Caregivers must remain in the building, but do not need to attend class. Rakow & South Elgin Branch. Registration required.
Preschool Storytime
Calling all preschoolers! This storytime features stories, songs, and rhymes for ages 3-6 years old. Caregivers must remain in the building, but do not need to attend the class. This is the first “on my own” library Storytime for children. Main Library. Registration required.
1000 Books Before Kinder Garten Graduation
After completing the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program, join us for our annual graduation party to celebrate! Main Library. Registration required.
Family Evening Storytime
An evening, interactive program with stories, songs, and a craft. Best for ages 0-6 and their families. Main Library. Drop-in.
Bilingual Family Storytime
Bilingual storytime for ages 0–6 with books, songs, and a craft! Main Library. Drop-In.
¡Cuentacuentos bilingüe para niños de 0 a 6 años con libros, canciones y una manualidad! Biblioteca principal. No necesario registrarse.