Holiday Closing

All YPL locations will close at 5pm on Wednesday, November 27 and remain closed on Thursday, November 28 in observance of Thanksgiving.

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Six kids around a person reading a story

Father Goose Stories

Friday, November 22, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Riverfront The Cove at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers
Event Details:

Come hear fairytales, fantasy, legends and folklore from around the world!

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront The Cove
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Come hear fairytales, fantasy, legends and folklore from around the world!

photo of Nancy with science books

Full STEAM Ahead Saturday Storytime @ Crestwood

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Crestwood Children's Room at Crestwood Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Event Details:

Curiosity comes to life through science, art, stories & songs. Recommended for ages 3 and up.  

Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Children's Room
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Curiosity comes to life through science, art, stories & songs.

Recommended for ages 3 and up.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Children under 8

No person shall leave young children (ages eight and under) unattended anywhere on library premises. Parents or guardians are expected to look after their children while visiting the library with them.

Parents must stay

Parents/Guardians must stay - this is not a drop-off program.

Six kids around a person reading a story

Saturday Storytime @ WILL!

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Will Children's Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers
Event Details:

In-person at the Will Library for ages 0-5. Songs, Nursery Rhymes, finger plays, and stories. No registration.

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Children's Room
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

In-person at the Will Library for ages 0-5. Songs, Nursery Rhymes, finger plays, and stories. No registration.

turkey wearing a pilgrim hat and holding a pumpkin

Thanksgiving Story and Craft!

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Will Children's Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Make something special for your Thanksgiving table! No Registration. Recommended for children aged 4-7.

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Children's Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Make something special for your Thanksgiving table! No Registration. Recommended for children aged 4-7.

Six kids around a person reading a story

Storytime @ WILL!

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Will Children's Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers
Event Details:

In-person at the Will Library for ages 0-5. Songs, Nursery Rhymes, finger plays, and stories. No registration.

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Children's Room
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

In-person at the Will Library for ages 0-5. Songs, Nursery Rhymes, finger plays, and stories. No registration.

Six kids around a person reading a story

Storytime with Mr. Ralph

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Riverfront The Cove at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Event Details:

Come hear stories old and new! Let your imagination carry you away to distant times and places!

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront The Cove
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Come hear stories old and new! Let your imagination carry you away to distant times and places!

a sheep dog lying down

Cooper Tuesdays! Read to Cooper @ Will

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Will Children's Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Children can read to Cooper the Therapy Dog in person.    Recommended for ages 5 to 10. This program is located in the Main Children's Room Each child gets 10 mi...

Open
Available
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Children's Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Books & Authors, Storytime
Available
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Children can read to Cooper the Therapy Dog in person.   

Recommended for ages 5 to 10.

This program is located in the Main Children's Room

Each child gets 10 minutes to read so please register in advance.

Image of Rhyme-time text

Rhyme-Time with Nancy

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Crestwood Children's Room at Crestwood Library
Program Type:
Music & Dance, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers
Event Details:

Get moving and shaking to Miss Nancy's rhymes, stories, and songs followed by coloring.   

Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Children's Room
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Music & Dance, Storytime
Event Details:

Get moving and shaking to Miss Nancy's rhymes, stories, and songs followed by coloring. 

 

Disclaimer(s)

Children under 8

No person shall leave young children (ages eight and under) unattended anywhere on library premises. Parents or guardians are expected to look after their children while visiting the library with them.

Image of Rhyme-time text

Rhyme-Time with Nancy

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Crestwood Children's Room at Crestwood Library
Program Type:
Music & Dance, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers
Event Details:

Get moving and shaking to Miss Nancy's rhymes, stories, and songs followed by coloring.   

Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Children's Room
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Music & Dance, Storytime
Event Details:

Get moving and shaking to Miss Nancy's rhymes, stories, and songs followed by coloring. 

 

Disclaimer(s)

Children under 8

No person shall leave young children (ages eight and under) unattended anywhere on library premises. Parents or guardians are expected to look after their children while visiting the library with them.

two babies looking at a book, surrounded by toys

Babies and Books

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Riverfront The Cove at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers
Event Details:

Storytime and songs for children from birth to 18 months old accompanied by a caregiver. No registration required.

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront The Cove
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Storytime and songs for children from birth to 18 months old accompanied by a caregiver. No registration required.

Six kids around a person reading a story

Father Goose Stories

Friday, November 29, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Riverfront The Cove at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers
Event Details:

Come hear fairytales, fantasy, legends and folklore from around the world!

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront The Cove
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Come hear fairytales, fantasy, legends and folklore from around the world!

photo of Nancy with science books

Full STEAM Ahead Saturday Storytime @ Crestwood

Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Crestwood Children's Room at Crestwood Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Event Details:

Curiosity comes to life through science, art, stories & songs. Recommended for ages 3 and up.  

Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Children's Room
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Curiosity comes to life through science, art, stories & songs.

Recommended for ages 3 and up.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Children under 8

No person shall leave young children (ages eight and under) unattended anywhere on library premises. Parents or guardians are expected to look after their children while visiting the library with them.

Parents must stay

Parents/Guardians must stay - this is not a drop-off program.

Six kids around a person reading a story

Saturday Storytime @ WILL!

Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Will Children's Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers
Event Details:

In-person at the Will Library for ages 0-5. Songs, Nursery Rhymes, finger plays, and stories. No registration.

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Children's Room
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

In-person at the Will Library for ages 0-5. Songs, Nursery Rhymes, finger plays, and stories. No registration.

Image of smiling woman, Tarsha Gibbons

Healthy Kids: Nutrition Tips for Parents

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 11:15am - 11:45am
Will Children's Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy & Parenting Classes, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers, Adults
Event Details:

Health expert Tarsha Gibbons, of Gibbons Family Fitness, presents nutrition tips to the caregivers of toddlers. Learn how to make healthy eating fun for littles ones! No registrati...

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Children's Room
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Adults
Program Type: Early Literacy & Parenting Classes, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Health expert Tarsha Gibbons, of Gibbons Family Fitness, presents nutrition tips to the caregivers of toddlers. Learn how to make healthy eating fun for littles ones! No registration.

snowman

Winter Wonderland at Riverfront

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Riverfront Auditorium and Atrium at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Crafts & DIY, Storytime
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Celebrate YPL's annual tree lighting with our special guests from the North Pole.  Please join us for caroling, hot cocoa, and much more!

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Auditorium and Atrium
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community Engagement, Crafts & DIY, Storytime
Event Details:

Celebrate YPL's annual tree lighting with our special guests from the North Pole.  Please join us for caroling, hot cocoa, and much more!

Six kids around a person reading a story

Storytime @ WILL!

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Will Children's Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers
Event Details:

In-person at the Will Library for ages 0-5. Songs, Nursery Rhymes, finger plays, and stories. No registration.

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Children's Room
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

In-person at the Will Library for ages 0-5. Songs, Nursery Rhymes, finger plays, and stories. No registration.

Six kids around a person reading a story

Storytime with Mr. Ralph

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Riverfront The Cove at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Event Details:

Come hear stories old and new! Let your imagination carry you away to distant times and places!

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront The Cove
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Come hear stories old and new! Let your imagination carry you away to distant times and places!

Six kids around a person reading a story

Bilingual Storytime! with Miss Stephanie

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Will Children's Room at Will Library
Program Type:
En Español, Hispanic Heritage Month, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers
Event Details:

Songs and stories in English and Spanish for ages 0-5! No Registration.¡Canciones y cuentos en inglés y español para niños de 0 a 5 años! No hay registro.This program is made possi...

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Children's Room
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: En Español, Hispanic Heritage Month, Storytime
Event Details:

Songs and stories in English and Spanish for ages 0-5! No Registration.

¡Canciones y cuentos en inglés y español para niños de 0 a 5 años! No hay registro.

Six kids around a person reading a story

Storytime @ WILL!

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Will Children's Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers
Event Details:

In-person at the Will Library for ages 0-5. Songs, Nursery Rhymes, finger plays, and stories. No registration.

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Children's Room
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

In-person at the Will Library for ages 0-5. Songs, Nursery Rhymes, finger plays, and stories. No registration.

Ukeleles

Music by Zev

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 11:15am - 12:00pm
Riverfront The Cove at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Music & Dance, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Event Details:

Zev is a children's musician who has been performing original, hip and fun kids music at schools, camps, family events, and private parties for over 10 years. Music by Zev is an ec...

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront The Cove
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Music & Dance, Storytime
Event Details:

Zev is a children's musician who has been performing original, hip and fun kids music at schools, camps, family events, and private parties for over 10 years.

Six kids around a person reading a story

Father Goose Stories

Friday, December 6, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Riverfront The Cove at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers
Event Details:

Come hear fairytales, fantasy, legends and folklore from around the world!

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront The Cove
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Come hear fairytales, fantasy, legends and folklore from around the world!

smiling woman (Tati Sabrina) holding drum sticks

Saturday Storytime @ WILL! with Tati Sabrina!

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Will Children's Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers
Event Details:

Special guest Tati Sabrina reads and sings!In-person at the Will Library for ages 0-5. Songs, Nursery Rhymes, finger plays, and stories. No registration.

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Children's Room
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Special guest Tati Sabrina reads and sings!

In-person at the Will Library for ages 0-5. Songs, Nursery Rhymes, finger plays, and stories. No registration.

Six kids around a person reading a story

Healthy Storytime!

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 11:15am - 11:45am
Will Children's Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers
Event Details:

Enjoy a fun and healthy storytime with medical students from Einstein Hospital! No registration.

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Children's Room
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Storytime
Event Details:

Enjoy a fun and healthy storytime with medical students from Einstein Hospital! No registration.

Six kids around a person reading a story

Storytime @ WILL!

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Will Children's Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers
Event Details:

In-person at the Will Library for ages 0-5. Songs, Nursery Rhymes, finger plays, and stories. No registration.

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Children's Room
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

In-person at the Will Library for ages 0-5. Songs, Nursery Rhymes, finger plays, and stories. No registration.