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
You & Me Toddler Story Time Yoaga. Count and move together with number fun yoga and stories. Bring a mat or large towel. Ages 1-3 plus caregiver. 11:30 a.m.-noon. Twinsburg Public Library, 10050 Ravenna Road, 330-425-4268, twinsburglibrary.org
Tales for Twos Story Time. Stories, music, fingerplays and crafts for 2-year-olds and their caregivers. 10:45 and 11:15 a.m. North Ridgeville Branch Library, 37500 Bainbridge Road, 440-327-8326, lorainpubliclibrary.org
Tiny Tots Read & Play. This program is for children up to 2 years old, accompanied by a caregiver, and will feature stories, songs and fingerplays, followed by unstructured playtime. 10:30-11:15 a.m. Aurora Memorial Library, 115 E. Pioneer Trail, portagelibrary.org
MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS
Project Kindergarten. Starting kindergarten in the fall? Stop by the tables in the children’s department to do fun activities that will reinforce the skills you’ll need for your upcoming kindergarten screening. Avon Lake Public Library, 32649 Electric Blvd. Avon Lake, 440-933-8128, alpl.org
MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS
Stroller Strides. A functional, total-body conditioning workout designed for moms with kids in tow comprised of strength training, cardio and core restoration, all while entertaining little ones with songs, activities and fun. 9-10 a.m. Eton Chagrin Boulevard, 28601 Chagrin Blvd., Woodmere, beachwood.fit4mom.com
MONDAY-FRIDAY
Playgroup. For you and your child to meet other parents and caregivers and give your child a chance to make new friends. Ages birth to 5 years. 10:30 a.m. Wadsworth Public Library, 132 Broad St., 330-334-5761, wadsworthlibrary.com
TUESDAYS
Baby Bonanza. Bring your babies (not yet walking) and blankets in for books, bopping and bouncing at this year-round lap-sit program. 10-10:30 a.m. Lee Road Branch Library, 2345 Lee Road, Cleveland Hts., heightslibrary.org
Explore-a-Story. Join us on a learning adventure with stories, activities, snacks, and more! Recommended for ages birth to 5. 10:30 a.m. Keystone-Lagrange Branch, 101 W. St., LaGrange, 440-355-6323, elyrialibrary.org
Storytime. Families, come listen to stories, sing some songs, learn some fingerplays, maybe play a game or use a stick puppet, all to encourage early literacy. 10 a.m. Kirtland Public Library, 9267 Chillicothe Road, 440-256-7323, kirtland.lib.oh.us
Fledglings at Woods Branch. Experience the wonder of words with your child through stories and songs, movement and puppets, for children ages 15-24 months with a grown-up. 5/7 & 5/14. 11-11:30 a.m. Bertram Woods Branch Library, 20600 Fayette Road, Shaker Hts., shakerlibrary.org
Play, Learn and Grow Baby Club. Connect with your kid(s) and other families, plus get answers about your growing child. 10-11:30 a.m. South Euclid-Lyndhurst Branch, 1876 S. Green Road, South Euclid, 216-382-4880, cuyahogalibrary.org
Baby & Me Sign Language. Spend less time trying to learn why your baby is distraught by learning the basics to communicate in this two-part class. 5/7 & 5/14. 9:30-10:30 a.m. Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, 330-273-4150, mcdl.info
WEDNESDAYS
Baby Play Date. Stop into the story room, see your friends, blow some bubbles and play with the toy library toys. 5/1 and 5/8. 10-11 a.m. Willoughby Public Library, 30 Public Square, 440-942-3200, we247.org
Baby Rhythm and Rhyme. A music and movement-based storytime for young walkers and a caregiver. 9:30 a.m. Bainbridge Branch, 17222 Snyder Road, Chagrin Falls, 440-543-5611, divi.geaugalibrary.net
Let’s Sing and Dance. Sing and move to the music with Miss Nancy. Ages 2-6. 9:30-10 a.m. Westlake Porter Public Library, 27333 Center Ridge Road, 440-871-2600, westlakelibrary.org
Wee Read and Play. Toddlers from 18 months to 3 years of age and their favorite adult are invited for stories, active songs, rhymes and time for play. 10:30 a.m. Main Library, 325 Superior Ave., Cleveland, cpl.org
THURSDAYS
Tyke Time. Stories, songs and rhymes, and a very simple craft will be the theme for this younger preschool story time. 6 months-4 years. 11-11:30 a.m. Headlands Branch, 4669 Corduroy Road, Mentor Headlands, 440-257-2000, mentorpl.org
Starlight Stories and Stretches. A calming story time that includes gentle yoga and mindfulness activities that are perfect for preparing for sleep. 5/2 & 5/9. Geared toward ages 3-7. 7 p.m. Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library, 3512 Darrow Road, 330-688-3295, smfpl.org
Story Time. Enjoy stories, movement and songs for young children. 10:15-11:30 a.m. Goodyear Branch Library, 60 Goodyear Blvd., Akron, 330-784-7522, akronlibrary.org
Explorastory. Engage your hearts, hands and minds in activities that will connect you to one another, the community and the world. 11-11:30 a.m. Lee Road Branch Library, 2345 Lee Road, Cleveland Hts., heightslibrary.org
FRIDAYS
Friday Family Storytime. A storytime for children of all ages with a favorite adult. 10:30-11 a.m. Kent Free Library, 312 W. Main St., 330-673-4414, kentfreelibrary.org
Family Story Time. Crafts and stories for children ages 3 to 5. 11 a.m. Mentor Public Library, 8215 Mentor Ave., 440-255-8811, mentorpl.org
FRIDAY-SUNDAY
Family Weekend Wonders Drop In Storytime. Make the library a part of your family weekend time with programs featuring stories, activities, music and crafts. 2 p.m. Lakewood Library, 15425 Detroit Ave., 216-226-8275, lakewoodpubliclibrary.org
SUNDAYS
Sunday Story Time Sampler. A half-hour storytime for preschool and primary children with an adult caregiver. 2-2:30 p.m. Akron Public Library, 60 High St., 330-643-9050, akronlibrary.org
