Kids

How it works:

• Pick up a reading log to keep track of your reading at the Children's Desk.
• When you reach a pink SPIN space come back and spin the prize wheel.
• Read or listen to whatever you'd like.
• Prizes will be available beginning Wed., Dec. 8th.
• Complete 15 hours, then choose your free paperback book!

View all of the December activities provided by the Children's Department.

Wondering what to read next? Find staff picks, reading lists and more on our Kids Recommendations page.

Find curriculum ideas, books about homeschooling and more on our Homeschool Resources page.

Check out a kit to explore technology, art, geography and nature.

• Stop by to see what’s currently available.
• Browse all kits.
• Kits check out for one week. At this time, no holds are allowed.
   

We have packaged everything you need to read, sing and play together.

• Storytime To Go Kits are for ages 0-2 (blue bags) and ages 3-5 (red bags.)
• Stop by to see what’s currently available.
• Browse all kits.

Kits check out for one week. At this time, no holds are allowed.

Through the Museum Adventure Pass Program, you can check out passes for local museums and attractions including the Brookfield Zoo and the Chicago Botanic Garden.

Learn more about the Museum Adventure Pass Program. 

• Cool Math
• DK Find Out
• Funbrain
• Highlights for Kids
• Learning Games for Kids
• Mathigon
• National Geographic Kids 
• Nick Jr.
• PBS Kids
• Ranger Rick
• Starfall
• Storytime from Space