Oak Park’s children’s librarians host in-person storytimes on seasonal schedules. The library also offers an extensive range of learning videos.
Weekly storytimes June 12-August 19
Register online by clicking on the name of the storytime.
MONDAYS
- 10:30 am: Shake, Rattle & Read (ages 0-5), Maze Branch
TUESDAYS (no storytimes Tuesday, July 4)
- 10 am: Shake, Rattle & Read (ages 0-5), Lindberg Park, 1150 N. Marion
- 11 am: Baby Lapsit (nonwalkers ages 0-1), Main Library Storytime Room
- 1:30 pm: Supported Storytime (children with disabilities ages 3+, siblings welcome), Main Library Storytime Room
WEDNESDAYS
- 10 am: Shake, Rattle & Read (ages 0-5), Scoville Park, 800 Lake St.
THURSDAYS
- 10 am: Shake, Rattle & Read (ages 0-5), Euclid Square Park, 705 Fillmore St.
FRIDAYS
- 10:30 am: Shake, Rattle & Read (ages 0-5), Dole Branch
SATURDAYS
- 10 am: Shake, Rattle & Read (ages 0-5), Main Library Storytime Room
- 11 am: Young & Restless (ages 0-2), Main Library Storytime Room
- 2 pm: Cuenta Cuentos con Kathy/Spanish Storytime With Kathy, Main Libray Storytime Room
Storytime descriptions
Which storytimes are best for you and your little ones? See descriptions—including recommended ages (with caregiver support)—below!
- Baby Lapsit (nonwalkers ages 0-1): Short books are paired with songs and rhymes that are modeled to introduce pre-literacy skills, designed for one-on-one interactions between caregivers and babies who are not yet walking.
- Cuenta Cuentos con Kathy/Spanish Storytime With Kathy (ages 3-6): Acompañanos para una media hora de cuentos en español con Kathy Valdivia. Ven a escuchar historias, canciones, y baile! Este evento ayudará con el crecimiento cognitivo y fomentará el amor por la lectura y el aprendizaje./Join us for a Spanish language Storytime facilitated by Kathy Valdivia. Come hear stories, songs, and dancing!
- Shake, Rattle & Read (ages 0-5): Get ready to sing, dance, and listen to great stories!
- Supported Storytime (children with disabilities ages 3+; siblings welcome): Enjoy fun picture books, songs, and fine and gross motor movement activities, structured with visual schedules. Sensory supports available.
- Young & Restless (ages 0-2): Enjoy short books paired with songs and rhymes that are modeled to introduce pre-literacy skills.
Special storytimes
Stories & Nature Crafts for Preschoolers
Join us for stories, music, songs, and nature-themed crafts in this storytime devoted to preschoolers. We will have a fun time exploring books and art together in this hands-on interactive program. For ages 3-6 and caregivers.
- Monday, June 12, 2-3 pm, Maze Branch. Register now »
- Tuesday, July 11, Dole Branch. Register now »
- Monday, August 14, Main Library Storytime Room. Register now »
German Language Storytime
Wednesday, June 21, 11-11:30 am, Oak Park Public Library, Main Library. Come learn German with us in an interactive experience. There will be singing, dancing, and a story! Be prepared to munch crunch your way through felt foods of all kinds in your imagination with The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Best for ages 2-5. Register now »
