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For Babies & Toddlers

Storytimes

Treats and Beats

Wednesdays @ 6:30-7 PM. Join us for an active story and song time especially designed for the under 5s and their caregivers. This storytime is drop in, no registration required.

Music Makers with North Suburban Child Family Resource Network

Mondays @ 10-10:45AM. Early childhood specialists from the North Suburban Family Resource Network lead this music class for children ages 0-5. Registration with the Family Resource Network is required.

Hello Baby! Now What? with North Suburban Child Family Resource Network

Mondays @ 11-11:45AM. Early childhood and family care specialists lead this weekly support group for new parents. Registration with the Family Resource Network is required.

Mandarin Storytime

Saturdays @ 11-11:45AM. Join local Mandarin speakers for an immersive storytime experience.

More Early Learning Fun!

Teddy Bear Picnic with Julie Stepanek-Murray (Ages 3-6)

Friday, July 18 @ 10 AM, Bring your favorite stuffie and picnic supplies for a fun music-filled morning! No registration required.

Stuffed Animal Sleepover (Ages 4-6)

Tuedsay, July 29. Kids ages 4-6 can come by between 9am-5pm on Tuesday July 29 and drop off a stuffed animal to spend the night at the library!

Vehicle Day (All Ages)

Tuesday, August 12 @ 7:30-9:30 AM. Our 26th Annual Vehicle Day continues this year with visits from RPD, RFD, RMLD, and DPW. Rain or shine.

Our Reading Year

Reading Program for Babies and Toddlers

How does it work?

Families with children ages 0-5 are welcome to register. All your family has to do is read 1 different book a day for 365 days!

How do I sign up?

Stop in any time to sign up, pick up your supplies, and get your family photo taken.

How do I check in?

When you reach 6 months in tracking, we will email you to remind to come back for your first prize. When you reach your 1-year mark with 365 books read, you can get your second family photo taken for your “after” shot and a prize.

How do I keep track of all these books?

We will hand you a calendar with blank spaces. You can write your titles, color in the square, use stickers, etc. It’s up to you how you want to use the calendar.

We also recommend Storygraph as a great app for tracking your titles.

What if we forget to read every day?

That’s okay! The point is to try something new, try to start a routine, and focus on family literacy. Sometimes our routines fall apart or we need to do a refresh. As long as you keep trying throughout the year, that’s what matters!