Youth Services - Storytimes, Highland Park Public Library, Highland Park, IL 60035

Raise your child to be a reader with help from the Highland Park Public Library. A child’s mind develops at an incredible rate during the first three years of life. Early experiences with language and books contribute to healthy brain development and lay the foundation for later reading success. The library can show you how to nurture your child's emergent literacy skills before he or she enrolls in school. It's never too early to start--let us help!

For the Youngest

Baby Booktime

For newborns to walkers with parent or caregiver

Introduce your baby to many early language experiences through stories, songs and rhymes. We end each class with a 1/2 hour of play featuring age-appropriate toys and time to meet the other parents, caregivers and babies. Handouts include rhymes, fingerplays, and songs.

10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
On the second and fourth Friday of every month.

Spring Classes

May 23
May 30 (special date)
June 27

Please Note: There will be no class on June 13.

Summer Classes

July 11
July 25
August 8
August 22
September 12
September 26

Submit a summer registration application in person, by fax (847-681-7027), or online beginning Monday, June 9. Highland Park residents only. Please register your child only. Free.

First Steps

For walking toddlers to 2 1/2 year olds with parent or caregiver

An interactive storytime with fun books, songs, fingerplays, puppets, a parachute and active and cooperative games. We end each class with social play featuring age-appropriate toys and time to meet the other parents, caregivers and toddlers.

9:15 - 10:00 a.m.
or
10:15 - 11:00 a.m.
Sign up for the first & third Tuesday OR the first & third Friday of every month.

Spring Classes

Tuesday Classes

May 20
June 3
June 17

Friday Classes

May 16
June 6
June 20

Summer Classes

Tuesday Classes

July 1
July 15
August 5
August 19
September 2
September 16

Friday Classes

July 18
August 1
August 15
September 5
September 19

Please Note: There will be no class on July 4.

Submit a summer registration application in person, by fax (847-681-7027), or online beginning Monday, June 9. Highland Park residents only. Please register your child only. Free.

For the Preschooler

Tales for Tots

For ages 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 with parent or caregiver

Give your preschooler a head start with this program packed with reading, songs, puppets, flannel boards and adult-child participation.

Summer Classes

June 23 - August 7

Mondays, 10:00 - 10:30 a.m.
or
Thursdays, 10:00 - 10:30 a.m.

Submit a registration application in person, by fax (847-681-7027), or online beginning Monday, June 9. Highland Park residents only. Please register your child only. Free.

Storytime Live!

For ages 3 1/2 to 6

Drop off your independent "older" preschooler or kindergartner for a special storytime! This program features books, songs, rhymes, puppets, flannel boards and activities to foster pre-reading skills and encourage a love of books.

Summer Classes

June 23 - August 7

Mondays, 10:45 - 11:15 a.m. or
Thursdays, 1:30 - 2:00 p.m.
in the Meeting Room

No registration necessary. Free. Parents/caregivers are asked to remain in the building during the program.

Click here for links to help you enhance your child's Library Storytime experience!

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