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TUE · MAY 5 · 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM
05·05

Story Time and Play Group

Central Standard Crafthouse & Kitchen & Craft Distillery· 320 E Clybourn St
0–3 · Just Show Up
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Story time and play for kids under 3 at the library — perfect for a fun morning out.

Part I

The details

About this event

The Story Time and Play Group at the Central Library is a delightful event for young children and their caregivers. Held in the Children's Herzfeld Activity Center, this session offers a 20-minute story time filled with engaging fingerplays and songs, perfect for sparking a love of reading in little ones. Following the story, children can enjoy open play time, making it a well-rounded morning activity.

This event is tailored for children aged 3 and under, providing a safe and welcoming environment for early learning and socialization. The library's central location makes it convenient for families, and the free admission is a bonus. It's a wonderful opportunity to introduce your child to the library and meet other families in the community.

From the organizer

A 20-minute story time for young children is followed by open play time. For children ages 3 and under, with a caregiver. Story time includes plenty of fingerplays, songs, and other activities that help little ones learn.

Getting in

  • Just Show Up

  • Drop in anytime — no commitment needed

What's It Actually Like?

Energy2/5
ZenMosh Pit
Family Chaos
QueerMaker
Quiet

Who'll Be There

Parents and guardians with children aged 3 and under, caregivers, and possibly some grandparents. Local community members looking for educational activities for young children.

How the Room Feels

Quiet expectedUnpredictable volume

What You'll Leave With

Just the experience

Who It's For

Social style:
Small group (3–6)
Energy needed:
Sit back and receive

Part II · The feel

How it feels

The details organizers don't always put in the description — pulled from the room, the crowd, and what people remember afterward.

The room

Library rules. Whispers and a calm body — this is not a talking-out-loud room.

Quiet expectedUnpredictable volume

The crowd

Designed for 3–6 people. Good group-of-friends territory.

You'll leave with

Just the experience

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