The Woodridge Public Library offers different types of storytimes for different ages. This way, the sessions can be tailored to the needs, interests, and abilities of the children and caregivers can meet with others who have children of the same age.
All storytime sessions can be found on our calendar. Some sessions require registration.
Baby Lapsit: 0 - 24 Months
Storytime designed for babies 0-24 months and their care. Simple stories, songs, fingerplays, and movement activities followed by fifteen minutes of social time.
Toddler Time: 2 - 3 Years
Toddler Time is filled with exciting interactive play, music, and stories for your preschool child. Kids are encouraged to attend independently; they will have a great time while learning social skills.
Preschool Storytime: 3 - 5 Years
Exciting interactive play, music, and stories for your preschool child. Kids are encouraged to attend independently; they will have a great time while learning social skills.
Family Storytime & Craft: 0 - 5 Years
You'll be sure to have fun at our evening storytime all about leaves and trees. Aimed at ages 0-5 years.
Sensory Storytime
This storytime program provides a modified environment and is intended for families with disabilities, on the autism spectrum, and/or sensory processing disorders.
If your family does NOT require a modified sensory environment, please see the events calendar to register for an unmodified storytime.
What to expect
A smaller environment for you and your child to feel comfortable in during the reading of books, singing songs and a time to play and socialize at the end.
Feel free to come and go as your child's needs dictate.
Upcoming Storytimes
Family Storytime & Craft: Bugs
Don't bug out at this storytime! Books, songs, and a craft. Aimed at ages 0-5 years.
Please register each child that will complete a craft.
Closing
Memorial Day - Closed
Library will reopen Tuesday at 9 a.m. Book returns remain open 24/7.
Polish Language Storytime
Fun bilingual storytime in Polish and English!
Everyone is welcome, no need to be fluent in Polish to attend.
Stories in the Park: Bugs
Bring a blanket or a lawn chair and meet the Woodridge Public Library at the park for stories, songs, and lots of fun! Our friends from the Woodridge Park District are bringing a craft for us to make.
Summer Storytime
We'll have a "splashtastic" time reading books and singing songs during our storytime on BATHTIME! Aimed at ages 0-5 years.
Hooray for Garbage Day! Community Helper Storytime & Play
Meet a real life garbage man. Fun storytime, craft, and imaginative play!
Please register only children who will attend. Children under the age of 9 must be accompanied by an adult.