Looking for something to do with your tiny tot? Make a visit to your local library, museum or area attraction, many of which offer storytimes, crafts, and other fun activities for young children.
MONDAYS
Baby & Me Story Time. Interactive session using songs, rhymes, puppets and musical instruments. 10 a.m. Wadsworth Public Library, 132 Broad St., wadsworthlibrary.com
Storytime Stars. Stories, songs and a craft for ages 5 and under. Through 11/14. 10:30 a.m. West River Branch Library, 1194 W. River Road N., Elyria, elyrialibrary.org
MONDAY & WEDNESDAY
Stroller Strides at Crocker Park. A functional, total-body conditioning workout designed for moms with kids in tow. 9:30-10:30 a.m. Westlake, crockerpark.com
Family Story Time. Fingerplays, music and crafts. 9/19-11/30. 9:30, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. Avon Lake Public Library, 32649 Electric Blvd., alpl.org
MONDAY & THURSDAY
Preschool Story Time. Stories, songs, dance and more. 10 a.m. Through 11/14. Peninsula Library, 6105 Riverview Road, peninsulalibrary.org
TUESDAYS
Family Storytime. Stories, music and fun for ages 0 to 6. 11 a.m. Administrative Center Branch Library, 12701 Ravenwood Dr., Chardon, divi.geaugalibrary.net
Toddler Tales. Songs, fingerplays and books for ages 2-3 with an adult. 10:30 a.m. Kent Free Library, 312 W. Main St., kentfreelibrary.org
Cuentos en español-Stories in Spanish. Hear stories, dance and play with friends. 6:30 p.m. 9/13-12/6. Morley Library, 184 Phelps St., Painesville, morleylibrary.org
Stories and More! Enjoy books, rhymes, and songs with your child. 10:15 a.m. North Hill Branch Library, 183 E. Cuyahoga Falls Ave., Cuyahoga Falls, akronlibrary.org
Family Fun Storytime. Toe-tapping, hand-clapping good time of stories, songs and rhymes. 11:30 a.m., 6 & 7 p.m. Euclid Public Library, 631 E. 222nd St., euclidlibrary.org
Tuesday Lapsit. Bounce, sing, rhyme, hear a story and play. 10 a.m. Kirtland Public Library, 9267 Chillicothe Rd., Kirtland, kirtland.lib.oh.us
SELECT WEDNESDAYS & SATURDAYS
Seiberling Explorers. Kids, ages 3-6, with an adult enjoy interactive adventures. 10:30 a.m. Through 10/29. Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, 714 N. Portage Path, Akron, stanhywet.org
Wee Ones Storytime. Stories, songs, rhymes and playtime. Beginning 9/8-12/8. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Barberton Public Library, 602 W. Park Ave., barberton.lib.oh.us
Wee Read and Play. Stories, active songs, rhymes and time to play. 11-11:30 a.m. Union Branch Library, 3463 E. 93rd St., Cleveland, cpl.org
My Family Storytime. Introduce your littlest darling to books, bouncy rhymes, and musical beats. 10:30 a.m. Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Rd., mcdl.info
FRIDAYS
Story Stop. Story, songs, and dancing. 10:30-11 a.m. Noble Neighborhood Library, 2800 Noble Rd., Cleveland Heights, heightslibrary.org
Finger Paint Fridays. Bring your little one to explore their creativity. 10 a.m.-noon. Mentor Headlands Branch Library, 4669 Corduroy Road, Mentor, mentorpl.org
Day-by-Day
September 20
STEAM Lab:Hot Air Balloon Art. Explore science, technology, engineering, art and math. 6 p.m. Reed Memorial Library, 167 E. Main St., Ravenna, reedlibrary.org
September 22
Girl Scouts Information Night. Hosted by Girl Scouts of North East Ohio. 6-7:30 p.m. Amherst Public Library, 221 Spring St., amherst.lib.oh.us
Teen Paint Along. Teens are invited to celebrate the first day of fall with autumn-themed paintings. 7 p.m. Kent Free Library, 312 W. Main St., kentfreelibrary.org
September 23
Promises in the Park. Free outdoor wedding and vow renewal. 11 a.m.-Noon. Cascade Valley Metro Park, Valley View Area, 1212 Cuyahoga St., Akron, summitmetroparks.org
September 24
Education & STEM Expo.Day-long celebration of education, science and technology. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Great Lakes Science Center, 601 Erieside Ave., Cleveland, northeastohioparent.com
World’s Largest Ghost Hunt. When the world comes together for one purpose. 3:30-7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Canton Palace Theatre, 605 Market Ave. North, Canton, cantonpalacetheatre.org
CVSR: Family Loop. Half-loop experience to learn about the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad and the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. 1:55 p.m. Peninsula Station, cvsr.org
Aurora Horse Tale Day. Children K-5 are invited to read to therapy horses. 1 p.m. Aurora Memorial Library, 115 E. Pioneer Trail, portagecounty.lib.oh.us
Family Yoga. Join this fun family yoga class. 2 p.m. North Canton Public Library, 185 N. Main St., ncantonlibrary.com
September 25
Family Hike. Investigate what’s migrating this fall. 2 p.m. Mentor Marsh, 5185 Corduroy Road, Mentor, cmnh.org
Be Who You Are Day. Participate in author/illustrator Todd Parr themed activities about being you. 3-5 p.m. Hudson Library, 96 Library St., hudsonlibrary.org
September 29
Cooking Class for Kids. Learn to make a mini apple pie. Willowick Public Library, 263 E. 305th St., we247.org
October 2
Migrating Monarchs: Butterfly Tag and Release Event. 10:30-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-1:30 p.m. Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, 714 N. Portage Path, Akron, stanhywet.org
