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
Storytime Stars. Stories, songs and a craft. Through 3/2. West River Library, 1194 W. River Road N., Elyria, 440-324-2270, elyrialibrary.org
Family Storytime. Books, rhymes, songs and fingerplays. All children and their caregivers are welcome. 10:30 a.m. Buckeye Library, 6625 Wolff Road, Medina, 330-725-4415, mcdl.info
Kindergarten, Here I Come. Help your preschooler transition into Kindergarten with this five-week series. 7 p.m. Rocky River Public Library, 1600 Hampton Road, 440-333-7610, rrpl.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. 11-11:45 a.m. Garrettsville Branch Library, 10482 South St., portagelibrary.org
TUESDAYS
Super Sleuth Readers. Children ages 3 through 5 are now Super Sleuth Readers. After reading fun stories, singing songs and rhymes, Super Sleuths will look further into their stories through play and crafts. Through 2/25. 10:30-11 a.m. Cleveland Main Library, 325 Superior Ave., 216-623-2800, cpl.org
Toddler Tuesday. Come to the Lake Health Children’s Play Area the first Tuesday of each month for fun, seasonal-themed activities. 11 a.m.-noon. Great Lakes Mall, 7850 Mentor Ave., Mentor, shopgreatlakesmall.com
Play and Learn Stations. Preschool literacy program offering interactive opportunities for parents or caregivers to explore with their children, ages birth to 5 years. 10 a.m.-noon Shaker Library, 16500 Van Aken Blvd., 216-991-2030, shakerlibrary.org
Tiddlywinks. Interactive story time filled with stories, songs and rhymes just right for little listeners. Birth to 36 months. Through 2/26. 10 a.m. Mentor Public Library, 8215 Mentor Ave., 440-255-8811, mentorpl.org
Winter 2s & 3s Story Time. Stories, rhymes, songs, and a craft or Lego Duplo play. 9:45-10:15 a.m. Rocky River Public Library, 1600 Hampton Road, 440-333-7610, rrpl.org
WEDNESDAYS
Mommy Mix & Mingle at the Akron Children’s Museum. Bring your babies and preschoolers and enjoy some awesome playtime and meet other moms. First Wednesday of the month. 10 a.m.-noon. 216 S. Main St., akronkids.org
Tales for Twos. Stories, songs, fingerplays and more. 10:30 a.m. North Canton Public Library, 185 N. Main St., 330-499-4712, ncantonlibrary.com
Rhythm & Rhyme. A story, music and movement for preschoolers. Ages 3-5, with caregiver. Through 5/6. Bainbridge Branch Library, 17222 Snyder Road, Chagrin Falls, 440-543-5611, divi.geaugalibrary.net
THURSDAYS
Stories and Play. Enjoy stories, movement and songs. Stay and play afterward with toys and a chance for parents to chat. 10:15-11:30 a.m. Goodyear Branch Library, 60 Goodyear Blvd., Akron, 330-784-7522, akronlibrary.org
Tyke Time. Tykes and caregivers hear stories, sing songs and make a craft. 11-11:30 a.m. Headlands Branch Library, 4669 Corduroy Road, Mentor, 440-257-2000, mentorpl.org
Lapsit Storytime. Rhymes, song and play for ages birth-24 months with caregiver. 9:30-10 a.m. Through 2/13. Westlake Porter Public Library, 27333 Center Ridge Road, 440-871-2600, westlakelibrary.org
Eastlake Preschool Storytime. Help your preschooler develop the literacy and social skills needed for kindergarten. 6:30-7 p.m. Eastlake Public Library, 36706 Lakeshore Blvd., 440-942-7880, we247.org
Fabulous Fours and Fives. Stories, music, finger plays and activities for 4- and 5-year-olds. 1:30-2 p.m. North Ridgeville Branch Library, 37500 Bainbridge Road, 440-327-8326, lorainpubliclibrary.org
Parachute Play. A fun-filled playtime for walking toddlers through 5 years old. Music, rhymes, games and lots of fun. 11-11:30 a.m. Morley Library, 184 Phelps St., Painesville, 440-352-3383, morleylibrary.org
Babies and Books. Lapsit storytime with rhymes, bouncing songs, books and activities. 10-10:30 a.m. Reed Memorial Library, 167 E. Main St., Ravenna, 330-296-2827, reedlibrary.org
Movers and Shakers. Preschoolers and their caregivers will enjoy singing, playing, talking, listening and moving together. 10-10:30 a.m. Bertram Woods Branch Library, 20600 Fayette Road, Shaker Hts., shakerlibrary.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
Wee Read and Play. Stories, active songs, rhymes and time for play. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Jefferson Branch Library, 850 Jefferson Ave., Cleveland, 216-623-7004, cpl.org
