Event List

Two-year-olds and accompanying adults share a lively program of simple stories, songs, and games.

Space is limited. Tickets will be distributed to those present starting at 9:30 am.

Two-year-olds and accompanying adults share a lively program of simple stories, songs, and games.

Space is limited. Tickets will be distributed to those present starting at 10:30 am.

Before watching Smurfs at 6:30 pm, visit the Activity Room for some Smurfy blue arts and crafts! 

Space is limited. Children younger than eight must be accompanied by an adult.

Smurfs

Listen to an interactive book and dance to the beat of musical favorites from around the world. 

Tickets will be distributed to those present starting at 9:30 am. For kids age 0-6 with an adult. Space is limited.

Compete with other kids in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on Nintendo Switch. 

Arrive at 10 am to guarantee your spot in the competition bracket. Play will continue until a winner has emerged. Limited to 48 kids in grade 3-7.

Create yourself as an anime-style character using step-by-step drawing techniques.

Kids in grade 3-6 attend on their own. Registration limited to 20 kids. 

Children and their grown-ups participate together in this storytime with books, music, and more.

Kids PreK-grade 5 and caregivers who are part of an LGBTQ+ family are invited to join our Rainbow Family Club. We'll hang out, chat, have snacks, and do activities. LGBTQ+ kids are also welcome to bring friends who are allies. 

Enjoy stories and songs in Arabic and English. Tickets will be distributed to those present starting at 9:30 am. For families with kids age six and younger.

Presented in collaboration with Niles Township Early Childhood Alliance.

Enjoy books, rhymes, and songs together. For children age 3-6 with an adult. Space is limited. Tickets will be distributed to those present starting at 1 pm.

Enjoy this time to bond with your baby and meet other caregivers. We will introduce babies to the joys of movement, books, and song, and begin to build their early learning skills. Come prepared to sit with your baby on your lap.

Enjoy fun stories, rhymes, and songs to build a love of books and reading.

This storytime is for toddlers age 12-23 months with an adult. Space is limited. Tickets will be distributed to those present starting at 10:00 am.

Design your own video game using Scratch, an online block-based coding system. Create a hide-and-seek game as you level up your coding skills. 

Children and their grown-ups participate together in this storytime with books, music, and more.

Two-year-olds and accompanying adults share a lively program of simple stories, songs, and games.

Space is limited. Tickets will be distributed to those present starting at 9:30 am.

Two-year-olds and accompanying adults share a lively program of simple stories, songs, and games.

Space is limited. Tickets will be distributed to those present starting at 10:30 am.

Princess Magnolia cordially invites you to a party! 

Celebrate the Princess in Black book series with games, activities, and crafts. Dress in your finest princess or superhero attire.   

Listen to an interactive book and dance to the beat of musical favorites from around the world. 

Tickets will be distributed to those present starting at 9:30 am. For kids age 0-6 with an adult. Space is limited.

Learn some basic Arabic phrases, enjoy a hands-on calligraphy project, and finish with a lively Dabke dance.

The cast of Niles West High School's Seussical the Musical will share stories and songs from their upcoming performance. Listen to readings of Dr.

The Joel Hall Dancers explore the under-recognized influence of Black dance on American culture. Following the performance, you can ask the dancers about the piece, dance, and their experiences as professional dancers. 

Enjoy fun stories, rhymes, and songs to build a love of books and reading.

Tickets will be distributed to those present starting at noon. For kids age 0-23 months with an adult. Space is limited.

Share your love of Pokémon through card trading, games, and crafts. Bring your cards and any art or Pokémon memorabilia to share. We'll do different activities each month.