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
Fall Baby & Me. For babies and toddlers and their caregivers. 9:15 and 10:15 a.m. Through 10/21. Rocky River Public Library, 1600 Hampton Road, 440-333-7610, rrpl.org
Tales for Twos. Stories, music, fingerplays and activities for 2-year-olds and their caregivers. 10:45-11 a.m. North Ridgeville Branch Library, 37500 Bainbridge Road, 440-327-8326, lorainpubliclibrary.org
Toddler Storytime. Rhymes, songs, movement, fingerplays and books for 2- to 3-year-olds and their caregivers. 11 a.m. 10/7-11/4. Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, 330-273-4150, mcdl.info
Toddler Tales & Playtime. Join caregivers and children ages 3 and younger for stories, rhymes and fingerplays followed by open playtime. 10-11 a.m. Through 10/21. Morley Library, 184 Phelps St., Painesville, 440-352-3383, morleylibrary.org
Story Stop. Hear stories, sing songs and do a little dancing, too. 10-10:30 and 11-11:30 a.m. Through 11/25. Lee Road Branch Library, 2345 Lee Road, Cleveland Hts., 216-932-3600, heightslibrary.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 Blvd. east and west of Richmond Road, beachwood.fit4mom.com
Twinkle Tots. Enjoy a light show set to lively music and learn what we can see 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 snack. 10 a.m. Through 11/21. Peninsula Library, 6105 Riverview Road, 330-467-7323, peninsulalibrary.org
MONDAYS-THURSDAYS
Just Baby N’ Me. For you and your birth to 24-month-old baby. Enjoy books, songs and fingerplays while meeting other parents. 9:30 a.m. Through 10/30. Madison Branch Library, 13229 Madison Ave., Lakewood, 216-228-7428, lakewoodpubliclibrary.org
Tales Alive. A fun storytime for children ages 2-5. 10:15-11 a.m. Through 10/31. Cuyahoga Falls Library, 2015 Third St., 330-928-2117, cuyahogafallslibrary.org
TUESDAYS
Lapsit. Families with children age 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
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
Storytime in the Treehouse. Enjoy storytime in the treehouse at the Hershey Children’s Garden. 11 a.m. Cleveland Botanical Garden, 11030 East Blvd., 216-721-1600, cbgarden.org
Thrillin’ Threes Storytime. Stories, music, fingerplays and activities for 3-year-olds and their caregivers. 10:15-10:45 a.m. Through 10/8. North Ridgeville Branch Library, 37500 Bainbridge Road, 440-327-8326, lorainpubliclibrary.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. Once you drop your school-aged children off at school, bring your babies and preschoolers to the museum to enjoy some awesome playtime while you 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 & 10:15 a.m. Westlake Porter Public Library, 27333 Center Ridge Road, 440-871-2600, westlakelibrary.org
WEDNESDAYS & THURSDAYS
Preschool Storytime. Stories, songs, flannel board stories, fingerplays and a craft that encourage development of early literacy skills in young children. 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
Wee Ones. Storytime for ages birth to 2 with caregiver. 10:30 a.m. Through 11/30. Barberton Public Library, 602 W. Park Ave., 330-745-1194, barberton.lib.oh.us
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 to 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. 1 p.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
