Updated August 2026 • Curated by NaperKids
Story time is one of the best free outings for little ones in Naperville. The Naperville Public Library offers regular storytimes for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers across its three branches, and several bookstores and studios host read-alouds too. The current week's confirmed sessions from library and community calendars are listed below — most are free and drop-in, but check each listing in case a session needs registration.
Remove Sensory Storytime program; note that all programs require registration unless marked as 'Drop-in' in title
Free kids programs including Chapter Kids Book Club (Tuesdays 4:30-5:30pm), Sensory Storytime, and more. Hours: Su noon-6pm, M-Th 9am-9pm, F-Sa 9am-6p...
Includes Storytime at the Museum, IKEA Storytime, bilingual storytime, cultural crafts, and LEGO Club (grades 1-5). Free to all but registration requi...
FREE storytimes: Great Beginnings (birth-23mo), Preschool Storytime (3-5yr), Family Storytime (Saturdays, no registration). Sensory Supported Storytim...
Includes reading, playing, and drawing. No registration needed. Also offers Great Beginnings (birth-23 months), Preschool Storytime (3-5 years), and S...
Hidden gem. Modified environment for families with disabilities, sensory processing disorders, and/or autism spectrum. Registration required.
Three public libraries with children's programs, outdoor story times, author visits, STEM programs, and summer reading. Nichols Library downtown colla...
Over 40 free children's programs weekly across three locations. Includes storytimes, craft classes, special events, summer reading programs, outdoor s...
Stories, songs, and literacy-based activities for school preparation. IPPL cardholder exclusive; registration required. Also offers early literacy pro...
FREE weekly storytimes (Family Storytime on Thursdays), STEAM activities, arts & crafts sessions. Escape Room: Magical Land of Oz (teams of 2-6). Regi...
All Children's Room programs are free and open to the public. Storytime with stories, music, rhymes. Process art for preschool ages 4-5. Pokemon Go wa...
Free storytimes: Baby Storytime, Baby & Toddler Storytime, Storytime ages 4-7, Sensory Storytime (inclusive/sensory-friendly). Also science programs (...
Weekly storytimes for different ages. 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program. 2026 Bookmark Contest (grades K-8). Children's area has light-up wall, ...
Weekly story times, craft sessions, and STEM programs tailored for children.
Sensory-friendly movie screenings on the first Wednesday and following Saturday of each month. Lights kept up, sound softened for comfortable viewing....
Free weekly storytime at participating locations. No registration needed. Store hours: Mon-Sat 10-9, Sun 11-7. Call (331) 288-9766 to confirm.
Two pools (recreation pool with kid-friendly slide + lap pool). Family swim in recreation pool. Swim Academy lessons. Child care for members: Baby Roo...
Spring Break week activities in Billy Graham Center Museum, Sports & Rec Complex, Wade Center. Story time, scavenger hunts, open gym, open pool, movie...
Week-long program for children entering K or 1st grade teaching safety skills through stories, games, songs, guest speakers, and videos.
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The Naperville Public Library offers free storytimes for babies through preschoolers at its Nichols, 95th Street, and Naper Boulevard branches, most on a weekly schedule. Some local bookstores and studios also host read-alouds. See this week's confirmed sessions above.
Many Naperville library storytimes are free walk-in sessions with no registration, but a few special programs do require signing up. Check the specific session listing or the library calendar to be sure before you go.
The library runs age-tiered storytimes: baby storytimes for infants, sessions for toddlers and twos-and-threes, and family storytimes open to all ages. Pick the tier that matches your child's stage for the best fit.
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