Local libraries and other family-friendly organizations in the region are offering parents and kids an opportunity to participate in activities from the comfort of their own homes. Children can sing, dance, listen to a story, do crafts and socialize in these fun, virtual events. Check out this list for the weekly opportunities.
PICK A DAY
MONDAYS
Surprise Art. Gather basic supplies and join Ms. Jamie via Zoom each week to create a simple and playful art project together. Ages 3-5. 3/15-5/10. 10-10:30 a.m. Fairmount Center for the Arts, fairmountcenter.org
Story Stop on Facebook Live. Enjoy stories, songs and activities from the comfort of your own home. 10:30-11 a.m. lorainpubliclibrary.org
Family Storytime. Join the library staff for books, rhymes, songs and fingerplays! All children and their caregivers are welcome. 10:30-11 a.m. Medina County District Library, mcdl.info
TUESDAYS
Virtual Family Fun Storytime. Children of all ages and their caregivers are welcome to attend this storytime full of stories, songs, and rhymes. 10:30 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Registration is required. https://euclidlibrary.libcal.com/event/7276321
Family Storytime. Mix and mingle in the virtual family storytime room on Zoom. Children of all ages and their families can spend some time together while enjoying stories, songs and fun. 10 a.m. Mentor Public Library, mentorpl.org
Arctic Animal Story and Craft. Enjoy a fun Tuesday afternoon listening to a story about an arctic animal and then making an arctic animal craft with household materials. 3-3:45 p.m. Willoughby-Eastlake Public Library, we247.org
Storytime at Home. Do you miss storytime? You can still enjoy stories and songs from home by visiting the Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library Facebook page. 10 a.m. smfpl.org
Kids Create and Read at Home. Sign up for one of our storytime kits, which include a book to check out and an art project. 10-11 a.m. Cuyahoga Falls Library, cuyahogafallslibrary.org
Winter 2s & 3s Storytime. Missing storytime at the library? Register to receive a weekly storytime where you will share fun songs, stories and rhymes. 10-11 a.m. March 23 and 30. Rocky River Public Library, 1600 Hampton Road, 440-333-7610, rrpl.org
WEDNESDAYS
Toddler Storytime. You and your toddler will participate in stories, songs and movements together, virtually. 10-10:30 a.m. Wadsworth Public Library, wadsworthlibrary.com
Baby & Me Storytime on Facebook. Join for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books. 10-11 a.m. Brook Park Branch Library, cuyahogalibrary.org
Stay-at-Home Story Time. Family storytime from the comfort of home. 10-10:15 a.m. Elyria Central Library, 320 Washington Ave., Elyria, 440-322-0287, elyrialibrary.org
Virtual Brunch Bunch. Share your breakfast or lunch with some Kent Free Library friends while listening to stories, singing songs, and watching shenanigans. 11 a.m. 312 W. Main St., 330-673-4414, kentfreelibrary.org
THURSDAYS
Virtual Family Fun Storytime. Children of all ages and their caregivers are welcome to attend this storytime full of stories, songs, and rhymes. 10:30 a.m. Registration is required. https://euclidlibrary.libcal.com/event/7276366
DAY BY DAY
March 16
Virtual Unfamiliar Fairy Tale Storytime.Listen to fairy tales, myths, and legends from around the world in this exciting storytime as they take a familiar story and look at in new ways. This month we will look at Trickster stories from around the world. Nearly every culture has a Trickster figure. Take a look at what role they play, whether their tricks are good, harmful, or somewhere in between, and how they are treated by those around them. Registration is required. 4 p.m. euclidlibrary.libcal.com/event/7225787
March 15
How Do Plants Grow – Young Scientist Series. Children ages 3 1/2 to 7 years of age with an adult are invited to join the Nature Center on Zoom to read a story. The characters in the stories will teach us how plants grow and how one garden can impact the whole community. 4:30-5 p.m. Nature Center at Shaker Lakes, Shakerlakes.org
Virtual Prince & Princess Storytime. Sparkles and jewels! Let’s share stories, songs, and fun with “royalty”. All ages. 4 p.m. Registration is required. https://euclidlibrary.libcal.com/event/7227264
March 22
Virtual Yoga Storytime.Join us for a special storytime that will get your body moving and stretching. Designed for kids’ Pre-K to first grade, this storytime will help develop body awareness, mindfulness, and a sense of calm. Parents and caregivers are also welcomed to participate. No yoga mat needed, just an open patch of floor to sit on. 3 p.m. euclidlibrary.libcal.com/event/7223113
March 24
Family Art Night. Create something together using supplies you have at home. Please provide an email address to receive a link to the Zoom session and a list of supplies we will be using. Perfect for preschool and school age kids and their families. 6 p.m. Lorain Public Library, 351 W. Sixth St., 440-244-1192, lorainpubliclibrary.org
March 25
Virtual Sleepy Time Yoga Storytime. Join for a special storytime that will get your body moving and stretching and ready for bed. Designed for kids’ Pre-K to 2nd grade, this storytime will help develop body awareness, mindfulness, and a sense of calm. Parents and caregivers are also welcomed to participate. No yoga mat needed, just an open patch of floor to sit on. This is a recurring program. This program will take place on the fourth Thursday of the month. 6:30 p.m. euclidlibrary.libcal.com/event/7275123
Have a storytime you would like to share? Please email [email protected] to be added to this list.
