Kids Events
Mon, Apr 29, All day
Main Library
A Guessing Jar celebrating National Arab American Heritage Month. Guess how many hearts we have in the jar! The closest 3 guesses win a prize.

Mon, Apr 29, All day
Main Library
A parade of magical creatures called Impkins have found their way into the library! Search around the Children’s Department to find all of the Impkins hiding around the room.

Mon, Apr 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
Robert Crown Branch Library
Fun With Books and Songs!

Wed, May 01, All day
Robert Crown Branch Library
Our mascot Riley is visiting Asia, can you find all the dishes they try on their journey?

Wed, May 01, All day
Main Library
A Guessing Jar celebrating Asian, South Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Guess how many kites we have in the jar! The closest 3 guesses win a prize.

Wed, May 01, All day
Main Library
Take home a short story and a sweet, simple craft.

Thu, May 02, 10:15am - 10:45am
Main Library - Community Meeting Room (107)
The Young and the Restless is a singing storytime for our youngest patrons. Can't wait to sing with you!
This event is full

Fri, May 03, 9:30am - 10:30am
Main Library - Children's Room
Join Northwestern University Theatre students for a joyous storytime at the Main Children's Room. Sing songs, hear stories and make a craft project. For 0 to 5 years old for this drop in program.

Mon, May 06, All day
Robert Crown Branch Library
Pick up this craft kit any time between May 6th and 11th!

Mon, May 06, All day
Main Library
A Guessing Jar celebrating Asian, South Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Guess how many kites we have in the jar! The closest 3 guesses win a prize.

Mon, May 06, All day
Main Library
Take home a short story and a sweet, simple craft.

Mon, May 06, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Robert Crown Branch Library
Join us in celebrating this year's World Migratory Bird Day throughout the week of May 6-May 13th. Pick up a craft, attend a toddler storytime, and watch our slideshow!

Mon, May 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Robert Crown Branch Library
Fun With Books and Songs!

Tue, May 07, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Robert Crown Branch Library
Join us in celebrating this year's World Migratory Bird Day throughout the week of May 6-May 13th. Pick up a craft, attend a toddler storytime, and watch our slideshow!

Wed, May 08, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Robert Crown Branch Library
Join us in celebrating this year's World Migratory Bird Day throughout the week of May 6-May 13th. Pick up a craft, attend a toddler storytime, and watch our slideshow!

Thu, May 09, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Robert Crown Branch Library
Join us in celebrating this year's World Migratory Bird Day throughout the week of May 6-May 13th. Pick up a craft, attend a toddler storytime, and watch our slideshow!

Thu, May 09, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Robert Crown Branch Library
Hang out, watch anime, talk about your favorites, have a snack, do crafts, and play some games! (For tweens ages 9-11)

Thu, May 09, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Children's Room
Visit the library in your jammies and listen to stories, sing songs, and have fun. Books are for those in PreK and up to Grade 2, but all ages welcome.

Fri, May 10, 9:30am - 10:30am
Main Library - Children's Room
Join Northwestern University Theatre students for a joyous storytime at the Main Children's Room. Sing songs, hear stories and make a craft project. For 0 to 5 years old for this drop in program.

Fri, May 10, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Robert Crown Branch Library
Join us in celebrating this year's World Migratory Bird Day throughout the week of May 6-May 13th. Pick up a craft, attend a toddler storytime, and watch our slideshow!

Sat, May 11, All day
Robert Crown Branch Library
Pick up this craft kit any time between May 6th and 11th!

Sat, May 11, 9:30am - 10:00am
Main Library - Barbara Friedberg Storytelling Room (104)
Start your Saturday with some all-family singing!

Sat, May 11, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Robert Crown Branch Library
Join us in celebrating this year's World Migratory Bird Day throughout the week of May 6-May 13th. Pick up a craft, attend a toddler storytime, and watch our slideshow!

Sat, May 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Barbara Friedberg Storytelling Room (104)
You love graphic novels, now come talk about them! For grades 3-5.

Sun, May 12, 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Robert Crown Branch Library
Join us in celebrating this year's World Migratory Bird Day throughout the week of May 6-May 13th. Pick up a craft, attend a toddler storytime, and watch our slideshow!

Mon, May 13, All day
Main Library
A Guessing Jar celebrating Asian, South Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Guess how many kites we have in the jar! The closest 3 guesses win a prize.

Mon, May 13, All day
Main Library
Take home a short story and a sweet, simple craft.

Mon, May 13, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Robert Crown Branch Library
Join us in celebrating this year's World Migratory Bird Day throughout the week of May 6-May 13th. Pick up a craft, attend a toddler storytime, and watch our slideshow!

Mon, May 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Robert Crown Branch Library
Fun With Books and Songs!

Mon, May 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Robert Crown Branch Library - Robert Crown Multipurpose Room
The PEPL meet on the second Monday each month at Robert Crown Library from 7:00-8:00 pm. All are welcome!

Wed, May 15, All day
Robert Crown Branch Library
Our mascot Riley is visiting Asia, can you find all the dishes they try on their journey?

Fri, May 17, 9:30am - 10:30am
Main Library - Children's Room
Join Northwestern University Theatre students for a joyous storytime at the Main Children's Room. Sing songs, hear stories and make a craft project. For 0 to 5 years old for this drop in program.

Sun, May 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - Art Garden
Join us for a fun family afternoon featuring the Universal Pictures movie "Migration" and a "Migration" themed craft! Drop-in Crafts start at 1:00pm. Movie starts at 2:00pm

Sun, May 19, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Library
Join us for a fun family afternoon featuring the Universal Pictures movie "Migration". Crafts open at 1:00pm. Movie starts at 2:00pm.

Sun, May 19, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Robert Crown Branch Library
Celebrate AAPI month by creating your own woodblock print, whether you take inspiration from the Edo period style or your own imagination!

Mon, May 20, All day
Main Library
A Guessing Jar celebrating Asian, South Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Guess how many kites we have in the jar! The closest 3 guesses win a prize.

Mon, May 20, All day
Main Library
Take home a short story and a sweet, simple craft.

Mon, May 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Robert Crown Branch Library
Fun With Books and Songs!

Wed, May 22, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Main Library - Barbara Friedberg Storytelling Room (104)
Join us for stories, songs and a fun craft. Great for working parents.

Fri, May 24, 9:30am - 10:30am
Main Library - Children's Room
Join Northwestern University Theatre students for a joyous storytime at the Main Children's Room. Sing songs, hear stories and make a craft project. For 0 to 5 years old for this drop in program.

Sun, May 26, All day
Main Library
A Guessing Jar celebrating Asian, South Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Guess how many kites we have in the jar! The closest 3 guesses win a prize.