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Tiny Toes Music

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Dierkes at La Grange Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment/Enrichment
Age Group:
Children, Babies/Toddlers, Preschool

Join us for musical fun with your little one! Tiny Toes Music features fun songs, dancing, a storybook and instrument activities especially created for young children. 

Ages birth-5. Older siblings welcome.   

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Dierkes
Age Group: Children, Babies/Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Entertainment/Enrichment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for musical fun with your little one! Tiny Toes Music features fun songs, dancing, a storybook and instrument activities especially created for young children. 

Ages birth-5. Older siblings welcome.   

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "School Age" group.

Read to the Dogs

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Tyler Duelm Activity Room at La Grange Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment/Enrichment
Age Group:
Children, School Age

Stop by the Library to read to a specially trained dog for 15 minutes. Reading time is a one-on-one experience as it provides an opportunity for each child to read aloud without being critiqued.

Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Tyler Duelm Activity Room
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: Entertainment/Enrichment
Event Details:

Stop by the Library to read to a specially trained dog for 15 minutes. Reading time is a one-on-one experience as it provides an opportunity for each child to read aloud without being critiqued.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Spring Stories & Songs

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Dierkes at La Grange Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Babies/Toddlers, Preschool

Join us for a spring storytime filled with blooming tales, lively songs, and fun rhymes to celebrate the season of growth and renewal!

Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Dierkes
Age Group: Children, Babies/Toddlers, Preschool
Event Details:

Join us for a spring storytime filled with blooming tales, lively songs, and fun rhymes to celebrate the season of growth and renewal!

Holiday

All Day
La Grange Public Library
Closing
Branches:
La Grange Public Library
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "School Age" group.

Kid Librarian

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Tyler Duelm Activity Room at La Grange Public Library
Age Group:
Children, School Age

Try your hand at being a Kid Librarian! Each month, four kids will get their own display, including a decorated flyer, books, movies and games from the Children’s Department that fit their interests.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Tyler Duelm Activity Room
Age Group: Children, School Age
Registration Required
Event Details:

Try your hand at being a Kid Librarian! Each month, four kids will get their own display, including a decorated flyer, books, movies and games from the Children’s Department that fit their interests.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "School Age" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Level Up at Your Library: Summer Reading 2025

All Day
La Grange Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens, Teens, Adults

This summer, take your reading to the next level with the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge. From June 2 through August 2, readers of all ages can level up by tracking their progress, exploring new books, and completing fun side quests along the way.

Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Age Group: Children, Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

This summer, take your reading to the next level with the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge. From June 2 through August 2, readers of all ages can level up by tracking their progress, exploring new books, and completing fun side quests along the way.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Tiny Toes Music

Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Dierkes at La Grange Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment/Enrichment, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Babies/Toddlers, Preschool

Join us for musical fun with your little one! Tiny Toes Music features fun songs, dancing, a storybook and instrument activities especially created for young children. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Dierkes
Age Group: Children, Babies/Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Entertainment/Enrichment, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for musical fun with your little one! Tiny Toes Music features fun songs, dancing, a storybook and instrument activities especially created for young children. 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "School Age" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Summer Cinema: Wreck-it Ralph

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Dierkes at La Grange Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment/Enrichment
Age Group:
Children, Preschool, School Age, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Bring a pillow, a snack, and a friend or two for a movie on our big screen. 

 

Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Dierkes
Age Group: Children, Preschool, School Age, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Entertainment/Enrichment
Event Details:

Bring a pillow, a snack, and a friend or two for a movie on our big screen. 

 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Storytime in the Park

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Babies/Toddlers, Preschool

Kids and their caregivers are invited to enjoy stories and songs under the sun. Bring a blanket to sit on for summer fun at Kiwanis Park. 

This storytime is designed for kids ages birth-5 but everyone is welcome. 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Babies/Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Kids and their caregivers are invited to enjoy stories and songs under the sun. Bring a blanket to sit on for summer fun at Kiwanis Park. 

This storytime is designed for kids ages birth-5 but everyone is welcome. 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "School Age" group.

Party in the Park

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Entertainment/Enrichment, Performance
Age Group:
Children, Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, School Age

Join us at Sedgwick Park (10th Ave & 48th St. La Grange) for simple activities and play!  From 10:00 to 10:45am, enjoy a performance and family-friendly fun.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Entertainment/Enrichment, Performance
Event Details:

Join us at Sedgwick Park (10th Ave & 48th St. La Grange) for simple activities and play!  From 10:00 to 10:45am, enjoy a performance and family-friendly fun.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "School Age" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

M&M'S Pokémon Bingo

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Dierkes at La Grange Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment/Enrichment
Age Group:
Children, Preschool, School Age, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Instead of calling numbers and letters, we'll call out Pokémon. Mark your squares with M&Ms and try to catch a Bingo! No Pokémon Master-level knowledge is necessary — everyone will be able to play.

Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Dierkes
Age Group: Children, Preschool, School Age, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Entertainment/Enrichment
Event Details:

Instead of calling numbers and letters, we'll call out Pokémon. Mark your squares with M&Ms and try to catch a Bingo! No Pokémon Master-level knowledge is necessary — everyone will be able to play.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "School Age" group.

Read to the Dogs

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Tyler Duelm Activity Room at La Grange Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment/Enrichment
Age Group:
Children, School Age

Stop by the Library to read to a specially-trained dog for 15 minutes. Reading time is a one-on-one experience as it provides an opportunity for each child to read aloud without being critiqued.

Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Tyler Duelm Activity Room
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: Entertainment/Enrichment
Event Details:

Stop by the Library to read to a specially-trained dog for 15 minutes. Reading time is a one-on-one experience as it provides an opportunity for each child to read aloud without being critiqued.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Storytime in the Park

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Babies/Toddlers, Preschool

Kids and their caregivers are invited to enjoy stories and songs under the sun. Bring a blanket to sit on for summer fun at Kiwanis Park. 

This storytime is designed for kids ages birth-5 but everyone is welcome. 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Babies/Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Kids and their caregivers are invited to enjoy stories and songs under the sun. Bring a blanket to sit on for summer fun at Kiwanis Park. 

This storytime is designed for kids ages birth-5 but everyone is welcome. 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "School Age" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Babysitting Workshop

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Tyler Duelm Activity Room at La Grange Public Library
Age Group:
Children, School Age, Tweens

Get the knowledge and confidence to care for children safely and responsibly. You’ll earn a certificate of completion at the end of the second session. Attendance at both sessions is required for certification. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Tyler Duelm Activity Room
Age Group: Children, School Age, Tweens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get the knowledge and confidence to care for children safely and responsibly. You’ll earn a certificate of completion at the end of the second session. Attendance at both sessions is required for certification. 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Animal Pals Sensory Play

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Dierkes at La Grange Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Programs, Entertainment/Enrichment
Age Group:
Children, Babies/Toddlers, Preschool

Enjoy a morning of hands-on sensory play featuring our pets.  Stop by each station for a multi-sensory experience and create a pet-themed craft. Be prepared to get a little messy as we play, explore and have fun. 

Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Dierkes
Age Group: Children, Babies/Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Creative Programs, Entertainment/Enrichment
Event Details:

Enjoy a morning of hands-on sensory play featuring our pets.  Stop by each station for a multi-sensory experience and create a pet-themed craft. Be prepared to get a little messy as we play, explore and have fun. 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "School Age" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Babysitting Workshop

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Tyler Duelm Activity Room at La Grange Public Library
Age Group:
Children, School Age, Tweens

Get the knowledge and confidence to care for children safely and responsibly. You’ll earn a certificate of completion at the end of the second session. Attendance at both sessions is required for certification. 

Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Tyler Duelm Activity Room
Age Group: Children, School Age, Tweens
Event Details:

Get the knowledge and confidence to care for children safely and responsibly. You’ll earn a certificate of completion at the end of the second session. Attendance at both sessions is required for certification. 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "School Age" group.

Storytime By Myself

Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Tyler Duelm Activity Room at La Grange Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Preschool, School Age

This drop-off storytime will give kids ages 4-6 the chance to keep up on school year skills and independence with fun stories, songs and crafts. Join us for just one session or all four! 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Tyler Duelm Activity Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

This drop-off storytime will give kids ages 4-6 the chance to keep up on school year skills and independence with fun stories, songs and crafts. Join us for just one session or all four! 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "School Age" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Minecraft Adventures: Pirate Quest

Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tyler Duelm Activity Room at La Grange Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Programs, Technology
Age Group:
Children, School Age, Tweens

Go on exciting Minecraft adventures hosted by Arrayscape Gaming! This month, embark on a high-stakes adventure! Explore mysterious islands, outsmart cunning traps and engage in epic naval battles with pirate ships.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Tyler Duelm Activity Room
Age Group: Children, School Age, Tweens
Program Type: Creative Programs, Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Go on exciting Minecraft adventures hosted by Arrayscape Gaming! This month, embark on a high-stakes adventure! Explore mysterious islands, outsmart cunning traps and engage in epic naval battles with pirate ships.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Storytime in the Park

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Babies/Toddlers, Preschool

Kids and their caregivers are invited to enjoy stories and songs under the sun. Bring a blanket to sit on for summer fun at Kiwanis Park. 

This storytime is designed for kids ages birth-5 but everyone is welcome. 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Babies/Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Kids and their caregivers are invited to enjoy stories and songs under the sun. Bring a blanket to sit on for summer fun at Kiwanis Park. 

This storytime is designed for kids ages birth-5 but everyone is welcome. 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "School Age" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Kid Librarian

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Tyler Duelm Activity Room at La Grange Public Library
Program Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Children, School Age, Tweens

Try out being a librarian and have your own display for a month!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Tyler Duelm Activity Room
Age Group: Children, School Age, Tweens
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Registration Required
Event Details:

Try out being a librarian and have your own display for a month!

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "School Age" group.

Tales & Tails Reader's Theater

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Dierkes at La Grange Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Programs
Age Group:
Children, School Age

Stories come to life through with reader’s theater!  Come ready to imagine, play and enjoy some wild stories featuring some of our favorite animals. No acting experience needed, but early reading skills are helpful.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Dierkes
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: Creative Programs
Registration Required
Event Details:

Stories come to life through with reader’s theater!  Come ready to imagine, play and enjoy some wild stories featuring some of our favorite animals. No acting experience needed, but early reading skills are helpful.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "School Age" group.

Pajama Storytime

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Tyler Duelm Activity Room at La Grange Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, School Age

Snuggle up to some great stories and songs! If you’d like, wear your P.J.s and bring something to cuddle. 

This storytime is designed for kids ages birth-5 but everyone is welcome. 

Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Tyler Duelm Activity Room
Age Group: Children, Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Snuggle up to some great stories and songs! If you’d like, wear your P.J.s and bring something to cuddle. 

This storytime is designed for kids ages birth-5 but everyone is welcome. 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "School Age" group.

Storytime By Myself

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Tyler Duelm Activity Room at La Grange Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Preschool, School Age

This drop-off storytime will give kids ages 4-6 the chance to keep up on  school year skills and independence with fun stories, songs and crafts. Join us for just one session or all four! 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Tyler Duelm Activity Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

This drop-off storytime will give kids ages 4-6 the chance to keep up on  school year skills and independence with fun stories, songs and crafts. Join us for just one session or all four! 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "School Age" group.

Spanish Bilingual Storytime

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Dierkes at La Grange Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, School Age

Join us as a storyteller shares books and rhymes in Spanish. The storytime includes games and crafts, and it is designed for ages 3-7.

 

Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Dierkes
Age Group: Children, Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us as a storyteller shares books and rhymes in Spanish. The storytime includes games and crafts, and it is designed for ages 3-7.