If you are unable to attend in-person storytime, our storytime videos may be found on the the AAPLD Youtube Channel.
In-Person Storytimes
Hear stories, sing and dance at Village Hall! Located at 2 S. Main St, Algonquin. Ages 0-5 with a caregiver.
MONDAYS, November 18, 25 (FULL); December 9, 16; January 13, 20, 27 9:30 OR 10:15 OR 11am
Polish-English Storytime/Czas Opowieści–RO
Zapraszamy na opowiadania, piosenki i rymowanki w języku polskim i angielskim. Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes in Polish and English. Ages 3-7 with a caregiver/Dzieci w wieku 3-7 z opiekunem.
MONDAYS, December 9; January 13 6-6:30pmTerrific Tales for Twos and Threes–RO
Enjoy fun stories, songs, and fingerplays. Younger siblings may attend. Ages 2-3 with a caregiver.
TUESDAYS, November 19, 26 (FULL); December 10, 17; January 14, 21, 28 9:30-10am.
Preschool Storytime–RO
Enjoy fun stories, songs, and fingerplays. Children must be able to attend this program on their own. Ages 3-5.
TUESDAYS, November19, 26 (FULL); December 10, 17; January 14, 21, 28 10:30-11am
Milk and Cookies Storytime–RO
Join us at the library for an evening storytime followed by a milk and cookies treat. Registration Required. Ages 0-5 with a caregiver.
TUESDAYS, November 26 (FULL); December 17; January 21 6-6:30pm
Drop-In Family Storytime
Drop in for fun songs, stories, and fingerplays! No registration required. Ages 0-5 with a caregiver.
WEDNESDAY, November 20
Music and Movement–RO
Join us for a fun half hour of stories, singing, and dancing. Drop-ins are welcome; register the a family under one caregiver’s name to receive a reminder. Ages 0-5 with a caregiver.
WEDNESDAYS, December 4; January 8, 6-6:30pm
Toddler Time–RO
Join us for a story followed by an activity. Heads up: participants may get messy! Registration Required. Ages 18-36 months with a caregiver.
MONDAY, December 2, 9:30-10am OR 10:30-11am
Storytime at Village Hall–RO
A storytime filled with songs, dancing, and fun activities at Historic Village Hall in downtown Algonquin. Enjoy a short playtime following storytime. Located at 2 S. Main St, Algonquin. Ages 0-5 with a caregiver.
THURSDAYS, November 21 (FULL); December 19; January 16 10:30-11:15am
Baby Storytime–RO
Enjoy fun stories, songs, and rhymes with your baby! Ages 0-18 months; no older siblings please. Registration required. Please register under the baby’s name and age.
FRIDAYS, November 22, 29 (FULL); January 17, 24, 31 9:30am
*NEW* Little Movers Storytime–RO
A storytime for older babies to enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and gross motor activities. Younger siblings are welcome, no children over 35 months please. Register under the toddler’s name and age. Ages 18-35 months with a caregiver.
FRIDAYS, November 22, 29 (FULL); January 17, 24, 31 10:30am
Baby Jamboree–RO
Join us for a special circle time full of songs and movement with your baby! Please register each baby that will attend under the baby’s name and age. No older siblings, please. Ages 0-23 months with a caregiver.
FRIDAY, December 20, 10-10:30am
***AAPLD embraces inclusivity in its programs and services. To request accommodations email info@aapld.org or call 847-458-6060, ext. 143 at least 7 days in advance.***
Virtual Storytimes
Zoom Dinosaurs Storytime
Roar! Let’s get prehistoric at this storytime on Zoom! Pick up a bag of goodies for Storytime beginning November 12. Kits are held through November 17 and include a craft. At the end of storytime, everyone will have a turn in the spotlight to share their craft! Registration required. Suitable for families with young children.
SATURDAY, November 16, 10-10:30am (FULL)
Shell-ebrate Winter Reading with a storytime all about snails on Zoom! Pick up a bag of goodies for Storytime beginning December 17. Kits are held through December 22 and include a craft.At the end of storytime, everyone will have a turn in the spotlight to share their craft!
SATURDAY, December 21, 10-10:30am
Zoom Sloths Storytime
Hang out at our sloths storytime on Zoom! Pick up a bag of goodies for Storytime beginning January 14. Kits are held through January 19 and include a craft. At the end of storytime, everyone will have a turn in the spotlight to share their craft!
SATURDAY, January 18, 10-10:30am
Storytimes on YouTube
Your librarians were busy creating online storytimes for you from home throughout 2020/21. Check out the playlists below and bring storytime with you wherever you go!
Baby Storytime FB Playlist Baby Storytime YouTube Playlist
Bedtime Stories FB Playlist Bedtime Stories YouTube Playlist
Family Storytime FB Playlist Family Storytime YouTube Playlist
Music & Movement FB Playlist Music & Movement YouTube Playlist
Yoga Storytime FB Playlist Yoga Storytime YouTube Playlist