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Storytimes

Upcoming Storytimes at the Library

Inspire your little ones to become lifelong readers with our storytimes filled with short stories, songs, and all kinds of fun. All storytimes meet in person in the lower level youth programming room or at the storytime tree (unless otherwise noted). Registration is recommended to reserve your spot. Drop-ins are welcome, if space permits.

¡Abran paso, a los Piratas!

Dates  Tuesday, September 09
Time  6:30-7:30 p.m.

Ages 5–8 años

Details  Acompáñanos en esta aventura llena de sorpresas, historias y diversión. Se llevará a cabo en español.

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Family Storytime

Time  Thursdays at 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Dates  August 21 & 28
  September 11, 18, & 25
  October 9 & 23
  November 6, 13, & 20

Ages  Babies-Age 5 & their families

Details  Babies to preschoolers (and their siblings) are invited to enjoy stories at this evening storytime. Great for families with kids of multiple ages.

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The Cradle Will Rock

Time  Fridays at 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Dates  August 22 & 29
  September 12 & 26
  October 3, 10, 24, & 31
  November 7 & 14

Ages  Age 6-24 months

Details  Books, music, songs, fingerplays, and bubbles for caregiver and baby.

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Arrorró bebé

Time  Los miércoles a 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Dates  24 de septiembre
  1, 8, 15, & 29 de octubre
  5, 12, & 19 de noviembre

Ages bebés de 6 a 24 meses

Details  ¡La hora del cuento diseñada para bebés y su acompañante ha llegado! Disfrutaran de cuentos cortos, música, rimas, y canciones.

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Puppy Dog Tales

Time  Thursdays at 10:00-10:30 a.m.
Dates  August 21 & 28
  September 11, 18, & 25
  October 9, 16, & 23
  November 6, 13, & 20

Ages Ages 2-3 years

Details  An inviting and engaging time for caregiver and child to enjoy books, songs, and a simple craft together.

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Storytime

Time  Wednesdays at 1:15-2:00 p.m.
Dates  August 20 & 27
  September 10, 17, & 24
  October 8, 15, & 22
  November 5, 12, & 19

Ages Ages 3-5 years

Details  Hear a story, make a simple craft, get some wiggles out, and have lots of fun! Children should be able to attend without a parent.

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Storytime in the Park

Ages Families

Details  Join us for an outdoor family storytime at the park! Enjoy some stories in the fresh air. An adult must remain with the child during storytime. This event is in collaboration with the Rolling Meadows Park District External Link.

Details  No Registration Required.

Details  In case of inclement weather, storytime will be cancelled.

Kimball Hill Park

Dates  Tuesday, June 3
Time  10:30-11:00 a.m.

Dates  Tuesday, June 17
Time  10:30-11:00 a.m.

Dates  Thursday, June 19
Time  6:30-7:00 p.m.

Directions External Link

Waverly Park

Dates  Tuesday, July 1
Time  10:30-11:00 a.m.

Dates  Thursday, July 24
Time  6:30-7:00 p.m.

Dates  Tuesday, July 29
Time  10:30-11:00 a.m.

Directions External Link

North Salk Park

Dates  Tuesday, August 5
Time  10:30-11:00 a.m.

Dates  Tuesday, August 14
Time  6:30-7:00 p.m.

Dates  Thursday, August 19
Time  10:30-11:00 a.m.

Directions External Link

Storytime Resources

Can't get enough of storytime? Discover more read-along and interactive storybook content with these library resources.

Storytime at home

We make it easy to lead your own storytime for little ones at home or on the go.

Storytime at home

Read-alongs

Ready to read book stacks

StoryWalk®

Head out to the park and enjoy the StoryWalk® featuring a new story every season. The story begins in North Salk Park on the path behind the Rolling Meadows Community Center and ends at the library’s parking lot.

StoryWalk®

Rhyme Time Anytime

Browse our selection of nursery rhymes with hands-on activities to go along. Nursery rhymes are easy for children to memorize. The short rhythmic nature of nursery rhymes makes them simple to repeat.

Rhyme Time Anytime