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
Messy Mondays. Children ages 3-8 years with a caregiver enjoy stories, songs and a fun, creative and messy activity. 7-8 p.m. Through 1/18. Maple Heights Branch Library, 5225 Library Lane, 216-475-5000, cuyahogalibrary.org
Fabulous Threes’ Story Time. Join this storytime specially created just for 3 year olds and their parents or caregivers. 9:45-10:15 a.m. Twinsburg Public Library, 10050 Ravenna Road, 330-425-4268, twinsburglibrary.org
Tales for Twos. Stories, music, fingerplays and activities for 2 year olds and their caregivers. 10:45-11:15 a.m. North Ridgeville Branch Library, 37500 Bainbridge Road, 440-327-8326, lorainpubliclibrary.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. 9:30-10:30 a.m. Beachwood City Park West, Shaker Boulevard East and west of Richmond Road, beachwood.fit4mom.com
Twinkle Tots. Enjoy a light show set to lively music and learn what can be seen up in the sky. 11:30 a.m. Lake Erie Nature & Science Center, 28728 Wolf Road, Bay Village, 440-871-2900, lensc.org
MONDAYS & THURSDAYS
Preschool Story Time. Miss Chris will share stories, songs, dance, playtime and a snack. 10 a.m. Through 11/21. Peninsula Library, 6105 Riverview Road, 330-467-7323, peninsulalibrary.org
TUESDAYS
Lapsit. Families with children ages 2 and younger enjoy bounces, songs, rhymes and a book, with a big finish of bubbles. 10:45 a.m. Kirtland Public Library, 9267 Chillicothe Road, Kirtland, 440-256-7323, kirtland.lib.oh.us
Caregiver and Me. Grab your littlest learners, ages birth to 3, and enjoy a morning of singing, dancing, movement and more with other parents and children. 9:30 am. Children’s Museum Cleveland, 3813 Euclid Ave., cmcleveland.org
Baby Play & Learn. Come and have fun with your baby and enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, bounces and play. 6-6:45 p.m. Through 11/12. Elyria Central Library, 320 Washington Ave., 440-322-0287, elyrialibrary.org
Baby Bonanza. Bring your not-yet-walking babies and blankets in for books, bopping and bouncing at this lap-sit program. 10-10:30 a.m. Through 11/27. Lee Road Branch Library, 2345 Lee Road, Cleveland Hts., heightslibrary.org
Tiddlywinks. An interactive storytime filled with stories, songs and rhymes just right for little listeners. Birth-36 months. 10 a.m. Through 11/12. Mentor Public Library, 8215 Mentor Ave., 440-255-8811, mentorpl.org
Garrettsville Storytime. A great opportunity for children to interact with other children and adults while fostering a love of reading and showcasing great books for little listeners. 11:30 a.m. Through 12/24. Garrettsville Branch Library, 10482 South St., portagelibrary.org
WEDNESDAYS
Mid-week Mommy Mix & Mingle. Bring your babies and preschoolers to the museum to enjoy some awesome playtime and meet other moms. First Wednesday of each month. 10 a.m.-noon. Akron Children’s Museum, 216 S. Main St., akronkids.org
Let’s Sing and Dance. Sing and move to the music with Miss Nancy. Ages 2-6. 9:30 and 10:15 a.m. Westlake Porter Public Library, 27333 Center Ridge Road, 440-871-2600, westlakelibrary.org
KESHER: Connecting the ‘Mom’ and the ‘Me.’ Connect with your new baby and other new moms through this new free 6-week series. 9:30 a.m. Gross Schechter Day School, 27601 Fairmount Blvd., Pepper Pike, 216-763-1400, grossschechter.org/calendar
Shalom Baby. Jump into the joys, surprises and preparations of parenthood with Shalom Baby. 7 p.m. Gross Schechter Day School, 27601 Fairmount Blvd., Pepper Pike, 216-763-1400, grossschechter.org/calendar
WEDNESDAYS & THURSDAYS
Preschool Storytime. Stories, songs, flannel board stories, fingerplays and a craft. 10:30 a.m. Reed Memorial Library, 167 E. Main St., Ravenna, 330-296-2827, reedlibrary.org
THURSDAYS
Stories and Play. Enjoy stories, movement and songs for young children. Stay and play afterward with toys and a chance for parents to chat. 10-11:30 a.m. Through 11/21. Goodyear Branch Library, 60 Goodyear Blvd., Akron, 330-784-7522, akronlibrary.org
Pre-K Storytime. Join Miss Sue for stories, music, crafts and dancing. 11:30 a.m.-noon. Through 11/21. Newbury Station Branch Library, 14775 Auburn Road, Newbury, divi.geaugalibrary.net
Fall Baby N’ Me. Caregivers and their children ages birth-18 months. Rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books. Through 11/21. Chagrin Falls Branch Library, 100 E. Orange St., 440-247-3556, cuyahogalibrary.org
FRIDAYS
Family Story Time. Children of all ages with a favorite adult are invited to join for songs, stories, fingerplays and more. 10:30 a.m. Kent Free Library, 312 W. Main St., 330-673-4414, kentfreelibrary.org
SATURDAYS
Silly Saturdays. Stories, songs and so much more geared toward ages 2-6, but all ages are welcome. 10:30 a.m. Through 11/16. Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library, 3512 Darrow Road, 330-688-3295, smfpl.org
