Storytimes
The library offers a variety of storytimes for kids between the ages 0-6 in the Lindsey Room.
Day-of-tickets are required for all storytimes except Play Time. Tickets are distributed to Arlington Heights cardholders on a first-come, first-served basis at the Kids’ World Desk before storytime begins.
Baby Time
Infants 0–18 months with caregiver
Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
Read, sing, bounce and play together in this storytime designed for our littlest library friends. Twenty minutes of guided rhymes and book sharing is followed by 10 minutes of play and social time with the library's toys.
Each month, an American Sign Language sign is shared for early communication with your baby.
Toddler Time
19–35 months with caregiver
Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
Wiggles and giggles welcome! This active storytime provides 25 minutes of guided rhymes, music, movement activities and age-appropriate story sharing.
Kids' Time
Kids 3–6 years old with caregiver
Mondays, 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
Build your child's literacy skills and love of reading. This 30-minute storytime offers book readings, American Sign Language learning, fingerplays, music and movement activities, all planned to help your child prepare for learning in future school environments.
Family Time
Kids up to age 6 with caregiver
Saturdays, 10 a.m.
Join us for stories, songs, movement and more at our weekend storytime for families.
Wednesday Fun Night
Kids up to age 6 with caregiver
Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m.
Come in your pajamas or your play clothes; just be sure to bring the whole family for this 30-minute evening program that features a different activity each week. No Arlington Heights card required.
Play Time
Kids up to age 6 with caregiver
Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, 10–11:30 a.m. when Storytimes are in session.
Connect with your child and encourage their development through hands-on play in Kids' World. Discover additional toys and activities on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays when morning storytimes are scheduled. No Arlington Heights card required.