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Free Children's Programs

May Programs for Kids Newsletter (PDF file)

Attendance at Library events constitutes consent to be photographed for Oak Park Public Library publicity purposes. Names of individuals will not be used in photo captions.

Meet & Greet:
Curious George

Monday, May 12
10:30 am, Dole Branch

Tuesday, May 13
10:30 am, Maze Branch

Celebrate Children’s Book Week with your favorite mischief-making monkey. Come to a special storytime, then stay for a visit from George. (Bring your camera!) No registration is required. This program is best enjoyed by children ages 2 to 6.

Explore China!

Tuesday, May 20
10:00 am
Main Library Storytime Room

Join Grace Lee from the Intercultural Montessori Language School for stories and crafts from China.

Please call 708-452-3420 to register, starting May 12. This program is best enjoyed by children ages 3 to 6.

Pajama Storytime

Monday, May 19
7:00 pm
Main Library Storytime Room

Wear your PJ's and bring a stuffed friend to this special evening storytime. No registration is required. This program is best enjoyed by children ages 2 to 6.

 

Mom's the word...

Saturday, May 3
3:00 pm
Main Library Storytime Room

Drop-in to create a beautiful gift for mom, hand-made to make her heart melt. All ages are welcome, and no registration is required.

Saturday Storytimes . . .

10:30 am
Main Library Storytime Room
All Ages Welcome!

May 3: Spring To It.
Bask in the warmth of Ms. Leslie’s sunny storytime.

May 10: Yay, Moms!
Join Ms. Shelley for a celebration of mothers.

Preschool Storytime
FRIDAY SPECIALS

10:00 am
Main Library Storytime Room
Best for children ages 3 to 5

Enjoy these "guest star" storytimes. Drop on in—no registration is required.

Friday, May 16:
Ms. Monica and Ms. Bonnie

Friday, May 23:
Mr. Alan and Ms. Jennifer

Friday, May 30:
Ms. Anne and Ms. Betty

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Free Weekly Storytimes

Drop in!
Every spring storytime is drop-in—no registration. All you need to attend is your Oak Park Public Library card.

For the Library to present enjoyable and successful programs, we limit the number of attendees in each storytime. Due to high demand we ask that you only attend one program each week.

Storytimes are approximately 30 minutes long. Please arrive 15 minutes early.
As always, our storytimes are free.

Spring Schedule
Six Weeks
March 31 to May 10
 

Mondays

Main Library
10:30 Busy Babies (0-15 months)
4:00 Book Buzz (pre K-Grade 2)

Mondays
at Maze

Maze Branch
10:30 Preschool Stories
        (3-5 years)*

Tuesdays

Main Library
9:30 Terrific 2s (24-36 months)
10:30 Terrific 2s (24-36 months)

Wednesdays
at Maze

 


Wednesdays
at Dole

Maze Branch
10:15 Terrific 2s*
        (24-36 months)
11:00 Wonderful 1s*
        (12-24 months)

Dole Branch
2:30 Book Buzz
       (pre K-Grade 2)*

Wednesdays

Main Library
9:30 Terrific 2s (24-36 months)
10:30 Wonderful 1s (12-24 months)

Thursdays

Main Library
9:30 Wonderful 1s (12-24 months)
10:30 Wonderful 1s (12-24 months)

Thursdays
at Dole

Dole Branch
10:30 1s & 2s*

Fridays

Main Library
9:30 Preschool Stories (3-5 years)
10:30 Preschool Stories (3-5 years)

*no Oak Park Public Library card necessary

Saturdays

Main Library
10:30 Family Storytime (all ages)*

Storytime Descriptions

Busy Babies - for children up to 15 months along with a caregiver
Boost your baby’s brain power with an introduction to simple books—plus songs and hands-on playtime.

Wonderful 1s - for children ages 12 to 24 months along with a caregiver
Especially for curious 1-year-olds and their brand-new vocabularies, this session includes short stories, easy rhymes, fingerplays, and silly songs.

Terrific 2s - for children ages 24 to 36 months along with a caregiver
Especially for energetic 2-year-olds, this storytime nurtures pre-reading skills through stories, music, and movement.

Preschool Stories - for children from 3 to 5 years
Preschoolers will be treated to all kinds of stories—funny, exciting, silly, spooky, familiar, surprising and sweet.

Book Buzz - for children from pre-Kindergarten through second grade
Stories and crafts are matched in this interactive after-school session, which features longer picture books and hands-on art activities.

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Photos of Past Fun


Hugh Hanley Concert
for Preschoolers

November 6, 2007
 


Wanda the Witch

October 20, 2007


Irish Step Dancing Kids

March 28, 2007


Pumpkin Painting Party

October 27, 2007


Harry Potter
Book Six Book Discussion

June 13, 2007


American Girl Party

March 27, 2007

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