Storytimes
Storytimes last between 25 and 30 minutes. Participants enjoy songs and activities in addition to stories. This is a great opportunity for young children to hear good stories, learn, and have fun.
Please note: These programs are for Wilmette and Kenilworth residents only. Advance registration is not necessary. All children 3 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Summer Session: June 18—July 26
Babytime: Wednesdays, 9:15. Songs, rhymes, tickles, and bounces. Followed by a 30-minute playtime.
Rhymetime: Fridays, 9:30 or 10:30. Fast-paced stories, rhymes, songs, and more.
Storytime: Tuesdays, 10:30. Longer books, songs, and movement for children who enjoy a good story. Includes a craft suitable for ages 3 and up.
Special Storytime Events
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Musikgarten
When: Friday, May 24, 2013 - 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Where: Youth Program Room
Join special guest Wendy Morgan for singing, dancing, and fun with musical instruments. Ages birth to 5. Each child must be with a parent or caregiver. Registration starts May 10 for Wilmette and Kenilworth residents and May 17 for nonresidents. -
Musikgarten
When: Friday, May 24, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Where: Youth Program Room
Join special guest Wendy Morgan for singing, dancing, and fun with musical instruments. Ages birth to 5. Each child must be with a parent or caregiver. Registration starts May 10 for Wilmette and Kenilworth residents and May 17 for nonresidents. -
Musikgarten
When: Friday, May 24, 2013 - 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Where: Youth Program Room
Join special guest Wendy Morgan for singing, dancing, and fun with musical instruments. Ages birth to 5. Each child must be with a parent or caregiver. Registration starts May 10 for Wilmette and Kenilworth residents and May 17 for nonresidents. -
Musikgarten
When: Friday, May 31, 2013 - 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Where: Youth Program Room
Join special guest Wendy Morgan for singing, dancing, and fun with musical instruments. Ages birth to 5. Each child must be with a parent or caregiver. Registration starts May 17 for Wilmette and Kenilworth residents and May 24 for nonresidents. -
Musikgarten
When: Friday, May 31, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Where: Youth Program Room
Join special guest Wendy Morgan for singing, dancing, and fun with musical instruments. Ages birth to 5. Each child must be with a parent or caregiver. Registration starts May 17 for Wilmette and Kenilworth residents and May 24 for nonresidents. -
Musikgarten
When: Friday, May 31, 2013 - 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Where: Youth Program Room
Join special guest Wendy Morgan for singing, dancing, and fun with musical instruments. Ages birth to 5. Each child must be with a parent or caregiver. Registration starts May 17 for Wilmette and Kenilworth residents and May 24 for nonresidents. -
Park-a-Day Challenge: Vattmann Park
When: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 - 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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Where: Vattmann Park
Join us for an outdoor storytime when you take the Park-a-Day Challenge to play, discover new play spaces, and promote childrens unstructured play. In partnership with The Alliance for Early Childhood and area Park Districts and libraries. -
Park-a-Day Challenge: Townley Park
When: Wednesday, June 12, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Where: Townley Park
Join us for an outdoor storytime when you take the Park-a-Day Challenge to play, discover new play spaces, and promote childrens unstructured play. In partnership with The Alliance for Early Childhood and area Park Districts and libraries. -
Stuffed Animal Sleepover
When: Thursday, June 13, 2013 - 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Where: Youth Program Room
Join us for this special evening storytime for you and your favorite stuffed pal. We'll listen to stories and do a craft before we tuck our friends in for the night. Come back the next day to pick up your stuffed animal and find out what the animals did in the Library while you were sleeping. Ages 4 to 8. Registration starts May 30 for Wilmette and Kenilworth residents and June 6 for nonresidents. -
Stories in the Parks: Maple Park
When: Monday, June 17, 2013 - 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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Where: Maple Park
Families are invited for stories and songs with Wilmette librarians. Please gather near the tennis courts at each park. In case of rain or extreme heat, storytimes will take place at the Library. If in doubt, please call 847-256-6945. Cosponsored by the Wilmette Public Library and the Wilmette Park District.
