Introduce your baby to the sounds and rhythms of language with stories, music, and rhymes. Delight and stimulate your baby's senses and build a foundation for a lifelong love of books and reading. Each class will end with a 1/2 hour of play featuring age-appropriate toys and time for socilization
Second and fourth Friday of each month.
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Registration required. Highland Park Public Library cardholders only. Register in person at the Youth Services Desk or by phone at 847-681-7030.
2021 Sessions
This Storytime is planned with your preschooler in mind. Put on your jammies, grab your favorite stuffed friend and settle down for goodnight stories with Miss Deena on Zoom. Registration required for each storytime to receive an invite.
Tuesdays 7:30 - 7:45 p.m.
You are invited to enjoy two stories and create a craft along with Miss Deena. Free, pre-bagged craft materials will be provided by the Library. Join us for the fun in your living room! Participants will have the opportunity to talk and share video with each other. As always, caregivers can opt out of this option.
Common items such as markers/crayons, scissors, glue and tape will not be provided. Registration for each class is required to receive a Zoom invitation and craft bag.
Thursdays 1:00 - 1:30 p.m.
Enjoy an interactive storytime with picture books, songs, fingerplays, puppets, and parachute play. Nurture your toddler’s love of books and encourage him or her to learn numbers, colors, sounds, and new words. Class will end with a half hour of play and time to meet other parents, caregivers, and toddlers.
First and third Tuesday OR first and third Friday of each month.
9:15 - 10:00 a.m. OR 10:15 - 11:00 a.m.
Registration required. Highland Park Public Library cardholders only. Register in person at the Youth Services Desk or by phone at 847-681-7030.
2021 Sessions
Grab your lunch and join us for a bilingual storytime on Zoom!
¡Toma tu almuerzo y júntanos para un tiempo de cuentos bilingües en Zoom!
We'll sing songs and read a story in English and Spanish. Speakers of either language (or both!) are welcome.
Cantáremos canciones y leéremos un cuento en español y en inglés. Hablantes de cualquier idioma (¡o los dos!) son bienvenidos.
Details on how to participate will be sent after registration.
Detalles para participar se mandan después de registrarse.
Wednesdays, 12:00 - 12:30
Give your preschooler a head start with this program packed with great stories, puppets, flannel boards, music and rhymes. Share this storytime together, and build language and listening skills.
10:00 - 10:30 a.m. Mondays or Thursdays
Registration required. Highland Park Public Library cardholders only. Register in person at the Youth Services Desk or by phone at 847-681-7030.
2021 Sessions
Join Miss Deena via Zoom for Storytime fun in your living room! Preschoolers and siblings are invited to enjoy great stories, puppets, flannel boards, music and activities that foster pre-reading skills and encourage a love of books. Registration for each class required to receive a Zoom invitation.
Fridays 10:30 - 11:00 a.m.
Drop off your independent preschoolers or kindergartners for a special storytime! They will enjoy great stories, puppets, flannel boards, music and activities that foster pre-reading skills, broaden social skills and encourage a love of books.
10:45 - 11:15 a.m. Mondays or 1:30 - 2:00 p.m. Thursdays
Free! Drop in class. No registration necessary!
2021 Sessions
HOURS
| Mon, May 05 | 9:00AM to 9:00PM |
| Tue, May 06 | 9:00AM to 9:00PM |
| Wed, May 07 | 11:00AM to 9:00PM |
| (Monthly Staff Meeting) | |
| Thu, May 08 | 9:00AM to 9:00PM |
| Fri, May 09 | 9:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Sat, May 10 | 9:00AM to 5:00PM |
| Sun, May 11 | 1:00PM to 5:00PM |
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| Mon, May 05 | 9:00AM to 9:00PM |
| Tue, May 06 | 9:00AM to 9:00PM |
| Wed, May 07 | 11:00AM to 9:00PM |
| (Monthly Staff Meeting) | |
| Thu, May 08 | 9:00AM to 9:00PM |
| Fri, May 09 | 9:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Sat, May 10 | 9:00AM to 5:00PM |
| Sun, May 11 | 1:00PM to 5:00PM |
