Cool Chicago Story Times Worth Bookmarking

Volumes Bookcafe is Wicker Park's neighborhood independent bookstore cafe. With heavily curated shelves of books, and a tasty menu of baked goods, quality espresso drinks, and pastries. They aim to create a warm and inviting community space for book lovers of all ages. Ms Kimberly is one of the owners of Volumes Bookcafe and a former preschool teacher. Kiddos can enjoy storytime twice a week where she reads books, sings songs, and offers crafts or coloring sheets. 

 Little Squirrel Story Times are offered at the American Writers Museum on museum free days at 11:30 a.m. Museum free days are offered on the third Sunday of every month.

During story time in the Exploritorium, your little ones can enjoy books, songs, and more. Each month, you'll explore new stories, revisit some beloved classics, and sing along to familiar nursery rhymes to spark imagination and foster a love of reading.

Scuola Italiana Enrico Fermi (SIEF) is the first Italian American International school in the greater Chicago area. They offer playgroup and language class offerings for children of all ages.

Wee Wandering Wednesdays is a special program for little naturalists at Crabtree Nature Center. Limited tickets available. 

Join a librarian from the St. Charles Public Library for read-aloud stories, finger plays, songs, and more during this fun program for children from infancy through age 5. If the weather is mild, they'll take the activities outdoors! Stay and enjoy the interactive exhibits in the Nature Center following the program. 

Small Serendipity at River Trail Nature Center features nature stories, crafts and activities.