Have fun this month with a visit to your local library, museum or area attraction, many of which offer storytimes, crafts, and other fun activities for young children.
MONDAYS
Music and Movement. Ages 0-5 and their caregivers can join this dance program to help children develop social, motor, listening and pre-literacy skills. 10:30-11 a.m. Barberton Public Library, 602 W. Park Ave., 330-745-1194, barberton.lib.oh.us
Monday Fun Days. Children birth to age 4 come for a variety of activities including music and storytime. 9:30-10:15 a.m. Gross Schechter Day School, 27601 Fairmount Blvd., Pepper Pike, 216-763-1400, grossschechter.org
MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS
Toddler Tales. A storytime for 2- and 3-year-old children with their favorite adult. 10:30-11 a.m. Kent Free Library, 312 W. Main St., 330-673-4414, kentfreelibrary.org
TUESDAYS
Babies, Books & Me. For newborn through 24-month-old children with a caregiver. Enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays and more at this lapsit program. Through 3/13. 10:30 a.m. North Canton Public Library, 185 N. Main St., 330-499-4712, ncantonlibrary.com
TUESDAYS & WEDNESDAYS
Preschool Story Time. Stories, rhymes, activities and songs for ages 3½-5 with a caregiver. 11 a.m Tuesdays and 1 p.m. Wednesdays. Westlake Porter Public Library, 27333 Center Ridge Road, 440-871-2600, westlakelibrary.org
WEDNESDAYS
Babytime. Storytime for ages birth to 18 months with a caregiver. 9:30 a.m. Chardon Branch Library, 440-285-7601, geaugalibrary.net
Family Storytime. A storytime which meets weekly for stories, music and crafts. Intended for toddlers and preschoolers. 11-11:45 a.m. Pierce Streetsboro Library, 8990 Kirby Lane, Streetsboro, 330-626-4458, portagecounty.lib.oh.us
Inflatables & Drop-in Gym. Join Family Place friends in the gymnasium for a fun morning of inflatables and active play. The weekly drop-in is included with a Family Place membership or JCC membership. 10 a.m.-noon. Mandel Jewish Community Center, 26001 S. Woodland Road, Beachwood, mandeljcc.org
Pre-K Nature-Themed Storytime Yoga. Children ages 3-5 with a caregiver are welcome to come for stories, stretching and practicing mindfulness. 1 p.m. Fairlawn-Bath Branch Library, 3101 Smith Road, Akron, akronlibrary.org
Waddler Storytime. Share books and bubbling activities during this short library program designed for ages 12-24 months and their caregivers. 10 a.m. Through 3/21. Amherst Public Library, 221 Spring St., 440-988-4230, amherst.lib.oh.us
THURSDAYS
Painting Explorations. Little ones (ages 1-3) with a favorite adult explore a variety of kid-friendly painting tools and toys in an open creative environment. First and third Thursdays of March and April from 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. The Fine Arts Association, 38660 Mentor Ave., Willoughby, fineartsassociation.org
Techno Tots Storytime. Enjoy a storytime that incorporates just a tiny bit of iPad fun. Attend with your children. 6:30-7 p.m. Willoughby Public Library, 30 Public Square, 440-942-3200, welibrary.evanced.info
MARCH 2
Dr. Seuss Birthday Celebration. Preschoolers will enjoy stories, songs, snacks and silliness to celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday in style. 2-3 p.m. North Ridgeville Branch Library, 37500 Bainbridge Road, 440-327-8326, lorainpubliclibrary.org
Chinese Storytime. Join for a special Chinese Storytime. Enjoy stories, songs and rhymes in the Chinese language. 9:30-10 a.m. Coventry Village Branch Library, 1925 Coventry Road, Cleveland Hts., 216-321-3400, heightslibrary.org
MARCH 6
Caregiver/Toddler Yoga. Join instructors from Yoga Squirrel and learn fun and creative techniques for stress relief and positive thinking. 10 a.m. Reed Memorial Library, 167 E. Main St., Ravenna, 330-296-2827, reedlibrary.org
MARCH 15
The Grandparent Connection. Groundhogs are cute little creatures you can sometimes see walking on the side of the street. Come and learn more about them with your grandchild who is a preschooler or toddler. 10-11 a.m. Children’s Schoolhouse Nature Park, 9045 Baldwin Road, Kirtland Hills, lakemetroparks.com
MARCH 21
Nature Baby — Welcome Spring. The early spring forest is awaiting you; get baby out to explore. 10-11 a.m. Rocky River Nature Center, 24000 Valley Pkwy., North Olmsted, 440-734-6660, clevelandmetroparks.com
MARCH 22
Garden Sprouts: Spring. Children 3-5 years old with an adult celebrate spring through activities and outdoor exploration. 10:15-11 a.m. Miller Nature Preserve, 2739 Center Road, Avon, 440-937-0764, metroparks.cc
MARCH 26-30
Baby Storytime. Caregivers and their babies ages 0-23 months are invited to participate in a special program of rhymes, songs, movement and books. 9:30-10 a.m. Highland Library, 4160 Ridge Road, Medina, 330-239-2674, mcdl.info
