Children’s Programs

Snuggle up for a cozy evening at Whiting Public Library’s Night Owls Storytime with Miss Laurie! Wear your pajamas, bring your favorite stuffed animal, and enjoy bedtime stories followed by a simple craft. Perfect for winding down together—sweet dreams start at the library!

Join Miss Laurie at Whiting Public Library for Preschool Storytime! Enjoy engaging stories, hands-on playtime, and a fun craft designed just for little learners. This interactive program helps build early literacy skills while making new friends—perfect for ages 3–5 and their caregivers.

Discover, play, and grow at Little Explorers, a sensory-rich program for children ages 18 months to preschool at Whiting Public Library! Enjoy unstructured, hands-on free-play designed to engage young minds and support early development. Adults must accompany children during this interactive experience.

Bring the whole crew for Family Bingo! Enjoy five exciting rounds of themed bingo with fun prizes, snacks, music, and plenty of laughs. It’s the perfect way to spend quality time together—everyone’s a winner!

Join Miss Laurie at Whiting Public Library for Preschool Storytime! Enjoy engaging stories, hands-on playtime, and a fun craft designed just for little learners. This interactive program helps build early literacy skills while making new friends—perfect for ages 3–5 and their caregivers.

Get creative and build something awesome at LEGO Club! This program is perfect for kids and families who love to design, build, and imagine. We provide the bricks—you bring the ideas! Each session features fun building prompts, or you can freestyle your own masterpiece. All ages welcome; no registration required.

Designed just for our littlest library friends, Itty Bitty Storytime is perfect for infants and toddlers! Join Miss Laurie for gentle stories, songs, and interactive play that support early learning and bonding. Caregivers and little ones welcome!

Unwind after school with a cozy storytime followed by a simple, hands-on craft. Kids will enjoy listening to a fun story and creating something to take home. Stories and activities geared toward elementary students.

Bring the whole crew for Family Game Night! Enjoy a variety of board games for all ages—whether you love classics like Monopoly and Uno or want to try something new, we’ve got something for everyone. All games are provided. Just drop in, play, and make memories together!