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 through October 29
Register online by clicking on the name of the storytime.
MONDAYS
- 10:30 am: Shake, Rattle & Read (ages 0-5), Maze Branch
TUESDAYS
- 10 am: Shake, Rattle & Read (ages 0-5), Lindberg Park
- 11 am: Baby Lapsit (nonwalkers ages 0-1), Main Library
WEDNESDAYS
- 10 am: Shake, Rattle & Read (ages 0-5), Scoville Park
THURSDAYS
- 10 am: Shake, Rattle & Read (ages 0-5), Euclid Square Park
- 6:30 pm: Supported Storytime & Family Social Hour (children with disabilities ages 3+, siblings welcome), Main Library
FRIDAYS
- 10:30 am: Shake, Rattle & Read (ages 0-5), Dole Branch
SATURDAYS
- 10 am: Shake, Rattle & Read (ages 0-5), Main Library
- 11 am: Young & Restless (ages 0-2), Main Library
- 2 pm: Cuenta Cuentos con Kathy/Spanish Storytime With Kathy (ages 3-6), Main Library (through July 27)
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): Spanish language storytime with stories, songs, and dancing, facilitated by Kathy Valdivia.
- 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.
