Kids Programs & Story Times

Tot Tales

This is a weekly program that is geared towards children between the ages of 0-3 which introduces babies and toddlers to songs, rhymes, hand motions and books. Registration is required.

Weekly Story Hours

Story hours are geared for children ages 3-6 and includes stories, songs, crafts, and snacks, registration is required.

After School Crew

This program is for school age children that will meet once a month with a focus on a different STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) concept monthly. Registration is required.

Chapter Club

This is an after school once a month program for children 7 & up to get together to discuss a book. Registration is required.

Paws For Reading

This program meets the fourth Thursday of every month.  Children are invited to read in 15 minute increments to therapy dogs.  Registration is required.

1000 Books Before Kindergarten

This program is designed to encourage a child and their parents to read together every day.  Babies through children not yet in Kindergarten may participate. Children will earn rewards after completing different levels. + For more information on how to sign up please visit the library!

Awe Learning Station

The Somonauk Library has  a dedicated educational computer station designed exclusively for kids ages 2-8.  It features more than 100 educational programs and learning games.  These programs cover all subjects from Reading & Literacy to Science, Writing, Math, Art, Music, History & More!!!

ABC Mouse For Libraries

This online resource available at the library offers a safe, 100 percent educational computer environment for children with no advertising or links to external websites.  Parents can create a personal account at the library to enable their children to customize their educational experiences and save their progress on ABCmouse.com’s Step-by-Step Learning Path.