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This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group

Play with me! ¡Juega Conmigo!

Friday, July 31, 2026 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Hampton-Illinois - Black Box Theater at Hampton-Illinois Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

This is an 8-week program for children 0-3 years old and their parents. The weekly in-person sessions include activities that promote learning through play, information on strategies for positive parenting, and promoting children's development.

Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

This is an 8-week program for children 0-3 years old and their parents. The weekly in-person sessions include activities that promote learning through play, information on strategies for positive parenting, and promoting children's development.

This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group

Baby Basics Storytime

Friday, July 31, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Lochwood - Black Box Theater at Lochwood Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

For babies and their caregivers, learn simple rhymes, songs and books to stimulate infants.

Suggested ages: 0-18 months

 

Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

For babies and their caregivers, learn simple rhymes, songs and books to stimulate infants.

Suggested ages: 0-18 months

 

This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group
Bilingual

Bilingual Storytime (Hora de Cuentos bilingüe)

Friday, July 31, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Dallas West - Children's Area at Dallas West Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Español
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

Stories, songs and rhymes in Spanish and English to get ready to read! 

Suggested ages: 0 to preschool

Cuentos, canciones y rimas en español e inglés para prepararse para leer! 

Library Branch: Dallas West Branch
Room: Dallas West - Children's Area
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy, Español
Event Details:

Stories, songs and rhymes in Spanish and English to get ready to read! 

Suggested ages: 0 to preschool

Cuentos, canciones y rimas en español e inglés para prepararse para leer! 

This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group
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Bilingual Storytime / Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe

Friday, July 31, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Oak Lawn - Children's Area at Oak Lawn Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

Stories, songs, and rhymes in Spanish and English to get ready to read! Cuentos, canciones y rimas en español e inglés para prepararse para leer! 

Suggested Ages: 0 to preschool

Edades recomendadas: de 0 a preescolar

Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch
Room: Oak Lawn - Children's Area
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Stories, songs, and rhymes in Spanish and English to get ready to read! Cuentos, canciones y rimas en español e inglés para prepararse para leer! 

Suggested Ages: 0 to preschool

Edades recomendadas: de 0 a preescolar

This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group
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Toddler Storytime

Friday, July 31, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Central Library - Kahn Pavilion (2nd Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

Hear stories, sing songs, and have fun as we practice the skills you need to be ready to read! 

Suggested ages: 18 months – 3 years

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Kahn Pavilion (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Hear stories, sing songs, and have fun as we practice the skills you need to be ready to read! 

Suggested ages: 18 months – 3 years

This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group
"Storytime" graphic with a stack of books and cartoon animals.

Toddler Storytime

Friday, July 31, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Forest Green - Classroom 1 at Forest Green Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

Hear stories, sing songs, and have fun as we practice the skills you need to be ready to read!

Suggested ages: 18 months to 3 years

Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Classroom 1
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Hear stories, sing songs, and have fun as we practice the skills you need to be ready to read!

Suggested ages: 18 months to 3 years

This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group

Toddler Storytime

Friday, July 31, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Bookmarks - In Library at Bookmarks in NorthPark Center
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

Hear stories, sing songs, and have fun as we practice the skills you need to be ready to read! Suggested ages: 18 months – 3 years

Sponsored by Atmos Energy. 

Library Branch: Bookmarks in NorthPark Center
Room: Bookmarks - In Library
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Hear stories, sing songs, and have fun as we practice the skills you need to be ready to read! Suggested ages: 18 months – 3 years

Sponsored by Atmos Energy. 

This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group
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Toddler Storytime

Friday, July 31, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Fretz Park - Black Box Theater at Fretz Park Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing songs, jump around, and learn!

Suggested ages: 18 months - 3 years old

Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing songs, jump around, and learn!

Suggested ages: 18 months - 3 years old

This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group
a photo of children sitting on a carpet looking at an adult holding a picture book

Toddler Storytime

Friday, July 31, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Renner-Frankford - Auditorium at Renner Frankford Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

Hear stories, sing songs, jump around and learn as we practice the skills you need to be ready to read!

Suggested ages:  18 months - 3 years old

Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - Auditorium
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Hear stories, sing songs, jump around and learn as we practice the skills you need to be ready to read!

Suggested ages:  18 months - 3 years old

This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group

Toddler Storytime

Friday, July 31, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Lochwood - Black Box Theater at Lochwood Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing songs, jump around and learn!

Suggested ages: 18 months - 3 years old

 

 

*All Toddler storytime's in a week are the same*

Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing songs, jump around and learn!

Suggested ages: 18 months - 3 years old

 

 

*All Toddler storytime's in a week are the same*

This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group
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Toddler Storytime

Friday, July 31, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B at Hampton-Illinois Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

Hear stories, sing songs, and have fun as we practice the skills you need to be ready to read! 

This Storytime is geared towards children aged 18 months to 3 years, but all are welcome.

Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Hear stories, sing songs, and have fun as we practice the skills you need to be ready to read! 

This Storytime is geared towards children aged 18 months to 3 years, but all are welcome.

This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group
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Sensory Storytime

Friday, July 31, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Fretz Park - Classroom 2 at Fretz Park Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

Get ready to read in a sensory-friendly environment! Sensory Storytime has songs, stories and 
playtime tailored to meet the needs of children who need a calmer environment.

Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - Classroom 2
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Get ready to read in a sensory-friendly environment! Sensory Storytime has songs, stories and 
playtime tailored to meet the needs of children who need a calmer environment.

This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group

Hora de Cuentos

Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
White Rock Hills - Auditorium at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

Stories, songs and rhymes to get ready to read! Suggested ages: 6 years old and under

¡Cuentos, canciones y rímas en español y Ingles para niños que quieren leer! Para edades de 6 años y menor

Registration Required
Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Stories, songs and rhymes to get ready to read! Suggested ages: 6 years old and under

¡Cuentos, canciones y rímas en español y Ingles para niños que quieren leer! Para edades de 6 años y menor

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
Tails and Tales logo with 3 therapy dogs

Tails & Tales

Sunday, August 2, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Renner-Frankford - Auditorium at Renner Frankford Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Early Literacy
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

Practice your reading skills with the most patient (and adorable) audience - therapy dogs! 

This event involves live animals.

Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Early Literacy
Event Details:

Practice your reading skills with the most patient (and adorable) audience - therapy dogs! 

This event involves live animals.

This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group

Family Storytime

Sunday, August 2, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Kahn Pavilion (2nd Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

Parents and children, listen to stories, sing songs and practice literacy skills together. 

Suggested ages: 6 years and under

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Kahn Pavilion (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Parents and children, listen to stories, sing songs and practice literacy skills together. 

Suggested ages: 6 years and under

This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group

Toddler Storytime - Early Edition

Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Lochwood - Black Box Theater at Lochwood Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing songs, jump around and learn!

Suggested ages: 18 months - 3 years old

 

 

*All Toddler Storytime's in a week are the same*

Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing songs, jump around and learn!

Suggested ages: 18 months - 3 years old

 

 

*All Toddler Storytime's in a week are the same*

This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group

Play With Me

Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Prairie Creek - Auditorium at Prairie Creek Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

This is a FREE 12-week program for children 0-3 years old and their parents. The weekly in-person sessions encourage learning through play, provide strategies for positive parenting, and promote children's development.

Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Auditorium
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

This is a FREE 12-week program for children 0-3 years old and their parents. The weekly in-person sessions encourage learning through play, provide strategies for positive parenting, and promote children's development.

This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group
Teacher with kids

Toddler Storytime

Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Lakewood - Auditorium at Lakewood Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing songs, jump around and learn!

Suggested ages: 18 months - 3 years old

Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Auditorium
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing songs, jump around and learn!

Suggested ages: 18 months - 3 years old

This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group

Toddler Storytime

Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Lochwood - Black Box Theater at Lochwood Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing songs, jump around and learn!

Suggested ages: 18 months - 3 years old

 

 

*All Toddler storytime's in a week are the same*

Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing songs, jump around and learn!

Suggested ages: 18 months - 3 years old

 

 

*All Toddler storytime's in a week are the same*

This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group
Teacher with kids

Toddler Storytime

Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Lakewood - Auditorium at Lakewood Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing songs, jump around and learn!

Suggested ages: 18 months - 3 years old

Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Auditorium
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing songs, jump around and learn!

Suggested ages: 18 months - 3 years old

This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group
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Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston Royal - Auditorium at Preston Royal Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

Get ready for kindergarten with books, movement, rhymes and music! Suggested ages: 3 to 6 years. 

Participation of parents and caregivers is highly recommended.

Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Auditorium
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Get ready for kindergarten with books, movement, rhymes and music! Suggested ages: 3 to 6 years. 

Participation of parents and caregivers is highly recommended.

This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group
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Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Fretz Park - Black Box Theater at Fretz Park Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing songs, jump around, and learn!

Suggested ages: 18 months - 3 years old

Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing songs, jump around, and learn!

Suggested ages: 18 months - 3 years old

This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group
Peggy

Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Highland Hills - Children's Area at Highland Hills Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

Story Time at the library! 📚✨ Little ones will enjoy fun stories, songs, and simple activities designed to spark imagination, build early literacy skills, and encourage a love of reading.

Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch
Room: Highland Hills - Children's Area
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Story Time at the library! 📚✨ Little ones will enjoy fun stories, songs, and simple activities designed to spark imagination, build early literacy skills, and encourage a love of reading.

This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group

Toddler Craft - Circle Chickens

Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Lochwood - Black Box Theater at Lochwood Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

The first and third Thursday each month we do a craft specifically for our smallest library patrons!

Practice naming shapes as we transform circles into chickens.

Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

The first and third Thursday each month we do a craft specifically for our smallest library patrons!

Practice naming shapes as we transform circles into chickens.