# Library storytimes in Chicago, by day and branch

> We read the event calendar of Chicago Public Library and found 36 storytimes that repeat every week at 30 branches: three baby, three toddler, five preschool and 25 family or mixed-age. Three are on the weekend. Each one links to its event page on the library’s calendar.

- Last checked: 2026-10-26
- 36 weekly storytimes at 30 branches
- Library calendars: Chicago Public Library (https://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/events)
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## Mondays

- 10:30 a.m.: **Winter Story Time** at Brainerd (Chicago Public Library). Ages: Family and mixed ages. Join Ms. Carlynn for a fun-filled fall story time especially for our littlest patrons! Event page: https://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/events/6aa1736b22e05e1d39e5989c
- 10:30 a.m.: **Toddler Story Time** at Hegewisch (Chicago Public Library). Ages: Toddler. Come and enjoy stories, songs and rhymes for toddlers and their caregivers. Event page: https://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/events/6adf9139de300e00451ce5fe
- 10:30 a.m.: **Story Time with Mr. Josh** at Pullman (Chicago Public Library). Ages: Family and mixed ages. Join us each week for story time at the library! Event page: https://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/events/6a7c96692dac6e00371e8cc4
- 10:30 a.m.: **Family Story Time** at South Shore (Chicago Public Library). Ages: Family and mixed ages. Join us for songs, stories and other fun literacy activities! Event page: https://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/events/6a835fe9d4b10d0030071b45
- 11 a.m.: **Family Story Time / Hora del cuentos con familia** at Gage Park (Chicago Public Library). Ages: Family and mixed ages. Join us for a story time full of books, songs and rhymes for our littlest patrons. Event page: https://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/events/6a6a45f03f18b57d5231b86e
- 6 p.m.: **Bilingual Story Time / Hora de cuentos bilingües** at Sulzer Regional (Chicago Public Library). Ages: Family and mixed ages. Join us for bilingual songs, stories and rhymes. Event page: https://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/events/6a71fbb29006f7535314cfd7

## Tuesdays

- 9:30 a.m.: **Story Time** at Sulzer Regional (Chicago Public Library). Ages: Family and mixed ages. Join this story time especially for our littlest patrons! Event page: https://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/events/6a79ecc9003cbf2bcbb9ff78
- 10:30 a.m.: **Story Time** at Altgeld (Chicago Public Library). Ages: Family and mixed ages. Join us for story time, where children enjoy fun stories, songs and activities. Event page: https://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/events/6aa2d01cf9ed2e00384f8e9c
- 10:30 a.m.: **Baby Time** at Blackstone (Chicago Public Library). Ages: Baby. Enjoy songs, rhymes and books with your baby to develop language skills and a love of reading. Event page: https://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/events/6a9052db58433600542b843a
- 10:30 a.m.: **Preschool Story Time** at Greater Grand Crossing (Chicago Public Library). Ages: Preschool. Sign-up shown on the calendar. Join "The Library Lady" for this preschool story time especially for our littlest patrons! Event page: https://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/events/6ab6852a65abe8002a7bfe59
- 10:30 a.m.: **Family Story Time** at Oriole Park (Chicago Public Library). Ages: Family and mixed ages. Children and their families are invited to story time for songs, books and a craft to make together, followed by play time. Event page: https://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/events/6aad7d65607483003827e722
- 10:30 a.m.: **Story Time** at Sulzer Regional (Chicago Public Library). Ages: Family and mixed ages. Join this story time especially for our littlest patrons! Event page: https://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/events/6a79ecc9003cbf2bcbb9ff79
- 11 a.m.: **Preschool Story Time** at Chicago Bee (Chicago Public Library). Ages: Preschool. There's nothing better than a good story and a bit of interactive fun in the morning for you and your children! Event page: https://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/events/6a83749aaafa6100295d4639
- 6:30 p.m.: **Family Story Time** at Brighton Park (Chicago Public Library). Ages: Family and mixed ages. Join us for picture books, stories, songs and either a simple craft or play time. Event page: https://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/events/6a8c695d392e9c02993c5a4a

## Wednesdays

- 10:15 a.m.: **Preschool Story Time** at Jefferson Park (Chicago Public Library). Ages: Preschool. Join us for this preschool story time tailored for you and your preschooler. Event page: https://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/events/6a79eb89b3bdcec4a66754c3
- 10:30 a.m.: **Family Story Time** at Independence (Chicago Public Library). Ages: Family and mixed ages. Join our story time, especially for our littlest patrons. Event page: https://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/events/6a4e689e7d04302f001664d4
- 10:30 a.m.: **Story Time** at Roden (Chicago Public Library). Ages: Family and mixed ages. Join us at the library for a fun time while enhancing your reading skills through stories, songs and playtime. Event page: https://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/events/6a5a4481daaaf4f51a20103f
- 10:30 a.m.: **Mother Goose at Play: Toddler and Preschool Story and Play Time** at Scottsdale (Chicago Public Library). Ages: Toddler. Story time featuring stories, nursery rhymes, puppets and songs. Event page: https://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/events/6a4e73c67d04302f00166957
- 11 a.m.: **Toddler Time and Play Time** at Brighton Park (Chicago Public Library). Ages: Toddler. Start your day at the library with this active story time geared towards toddlers! Event page: https://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/events/6a8c69fddb86e4004d86f527
- 11 a.m.: **Baby Story Time/ Hora de cuentos para bebés** at Gage Park (Chicago Public Library). Ages: Baby. Even our very youngest library patrons love story time! Event page: https://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/events/6a6a42e53f18b57d5231b78c
- 11:15 a.m.: **Baby and Toddler Story Time** at Jefferson Park (Chicago Public Library). Ages: Baby. Join us for this story time tailored for you and your baby or toddler. Event page: https://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/events/6a7c970baafa6100295c1fe4

## Thursdays

- 10:30 a.m.: **Sensory Story Time** at Avalon (Chicago Public Library). Ages: Family and mixed ages. Join us for a story time full of stories, rhymes and songs for our littlest patrons with a twist! Event page: https://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/events/6a737f33b44674e2601c744e
- 10:30 a.m.: **Story Time** at Bezazian (Chicago Public Library). Ages: Family and mixed ages. Join us for a weekly series of stories, songs, fingerplays and more! Event page: https://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/events/6a95be433b6c71003e5ca694
- 10:30 a.m.: **Story Time** at Canaryville (Chicago Public Library). Ages: Family and mixed ages. Join us for a story time filled with lively stories, songs and rhymes. Event page: https://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/events/6a762a290d65ac3600451fb7
- 10:30 a.m.: **Family Story Time** at Chinatown (Chicago Public Library). Ages: Family and mixed ages. Your child learns best when having fun! Event page: https://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/events/6a88813f3b6c71003e5a61f2
- 10:30 a.m.: **Preschool Story Time** at Coleman (Chicago Public Library). Ages: Preschool. Join us for an interactive story time filled with books, songs and rhymes, as well as free play time or occasional craft projects after the program. Event page: https://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/events/6ace6afd295d793e2d17395a
- 10:30 a.m.: **Itty-Bitty Family Story Time** at Manning (Chicago Public Library). Ages: Family and mixed ages. Sign-up shown on the calendar. Join Ms. Beronica for some fun as we share songs, rhymes and stories! Event page: https://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/events/6a8c6a37392e9c02993c5a95
- 11 a.m.: **Story and Play Time** at Dunning (Chicago Public Library). Ages: Family and mixed ages. Join the fun at story time! We share songs, rhymes and books. Event page: https://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/events/6abc199f0f56a0002cd4d3c4
- 11 a.m.: **Family Story Time** at Thurgood Marshall (Chicago Public Library). Ages: Family and mixed ages. Join Ms. Lina for story time for the whole family! Event page: https://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/events/6aa31a836074830038260fe7
- 4 p.m.: **Reverb Arts: Your Story Matters** at Kelly (Chicago Public Library). Ages: Family and mixed ages. Sign-up shown on the calendar. Your experiences, ideas and imagination deserve to be expressed! Event page: https://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/events/6a984b661c197d11325caff7

## Fridays

- 10:30 a.m.: **Fall Preschool Story Time** at Little Italy (Chicago Public Library). Ages: Preschool. Fall is here! Join Miss Taylor for a weekly story time with songs, stories and rhymes for our preschool-aged patrons. Event page: https://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/events/6ab16d80a5dbde002aa6380b
- 10:30 a.m.: **Story Time** at Logan Square (Chicago Public Library). Ages: Family and mixed ages. Sign-up shown on the calendar. Acoustic guitar story time led by Ms. Event page: https://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/events/6ac3bbede06996003a816810
- 11:30 a.m.: **Story Time** at Logan Square (Chicago Public Library). Ages: Family and mixed ages. Sign-up shown on the calendar. Acoustic guitar story time led by Ms. Event page: https://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/events/6ac3bc209abb62002c6c57aa

## Saturdays

- 10 a.m.: **Saturday Story Time and Snuggles** at Austin (Chicago Public Library). Ages: Family and mixed ages. Start your Saturday with stories, songs, rhymes and play! Event page: https://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/events/6aa16b38d94765189bba1494
- 10 a.m.: **Family Story Time** at Harold Washington Library Center (Chicago Public Library). Ages: Family and mixed ages. Join us for stories, songs and fun for the family! Event page: https://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/events/6a7f21361401fd00606c5991
- 11 a.m.: **Saturday Story Time** at Legler Regional (Chicago Public Library). Ages: Family and mixed ages. Join our story time for the whole family! Event page: https://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/events/6a8dbb0f58433600542b4a62

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## FAQ

### Where is baby storytime in Chicago?
[Baby Time](https://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/events/6a9052db58433600542b843a) (Blackstone, Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.); [Baby Story Time/ Hora de cuentos para bebés](https://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/events/6a6a42e53f18b57d5231b78c) (Gage Park, Wednesdays at 11 a.m.); [Baby and Toddler Story Time](https://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/events/6a7c970baafa6100295c1fe4) (Jefferson Park, Wednesdays at 11:15 a.m.).

### Where is toddler storytime in Chicago?
[Toddler Story Time](https://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/events/6adf9139de300e00451ce5fe) (Hegewisch, Mondays at 10:30 a.m.); [Mother Goose at Play: Toddler and Preschool Story and Play Time](https://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/events/6a4e73c67d04302f00166957) (Scottsdale, Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.); [Toddler Time and Play Time](https://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/events/6a8c69fddb86e4004d86f527) (Brighton Park, Wednesdays at 11 a.m.).

### Where is preschool storytime in Chicago?
[Preschool Story Time](https://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/events/6ab6852a65abe8002a7bfe59) (Greater Grand Crossing, Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.); [Preschool Story Time](https://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/events/6a83749aaafa6100295d4639) (Chicago Bee, Tuesdays at 11 a.m.); [Preschool Story Time](https://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/events/6a79eb89b3bdcec4a66754c3) (Jefferson Park, Wednesdays at 10:15 a.m.); [Preschool Story Time](https://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/events/6ace6afd295d793e2d17395a) (Coleman, Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.); [Fall Preschool Story Time](https://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/events/6ab16d80a5dbde002aa6380b) (Little Italy, Fridays at 10:30 a.m.).

### Are there Saturday or Sunday storytimes in Chicago?
Yes: Saturday Story Time and Snuggles (Austin, Saturdays at 10 a.m.); Family Story Time (Harold Washington Library Center, Saturdays at 10 a.m.); Saturday Story Time (Legler Regional, Saturdays at 11 a.m.).

### Do I need to sign up for storytime in Chicago?
The library calendar shows sign-up for five of the 36, marked “Sign up” below. The rest don’t list registration on the calendar. Check the event page before you go.

### How do you check these storytimes?
Each storytime comes from the library system’s own event calendar: the same storytime at the same branch, weekday and time on at least three dates in four weeks. We only list a date, time or price when that page shows it, and anything we can’t confirm stays off. These were last checked Oct 26, 2026, and we recheck them every month, and the weekly list every Thursday. [How we choose and check](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).