FUN FOR FAMILIES in Madison County

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Designed for children 5 and under and their parents to socialize and have fun! Parents can walk or push strollers. Kids can skate and bring their favorite push toys or riding toys. Two wheeled bikes are allowed only with training wheels. Children 5 & Under. Max 50 people (25 on Rink). Masks Required. Practice Social Distancing. Members and Non-Members FREE. Skate Rental FREE. Program will stop during the summer months. Weekly on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Edwardsville YMCA Meyer Center 7348 Goshen Rd, Edwardsville, IL 62025, USA

Enjoy Stories, Music, and Crafts. Space is limited for social distancing. Registration is required. At Six Mile Regional Library District 2001 Delmar Ave. Call the Youth Services department at 618-452-6238

Read a story, dance, sing, and play. Meets in person at the library. Tri-Township Library 209 S Main St, Troy, IL 62294, USA

Preschool Storytime is back and happening every Monday and Tuesday morning at 10:00! Latzer Memorial Public Library 1001 9th St, Highland, IL 62249, USA

Every other Monday join library friends for stories, songs, crafts, rhymes, and more! Storytime builds your Pre-K kiddos’ literacy skills to help them prep for Kindergarten and 1st grade!

Weekly on Monday Fairmont City Library Center 4444 Collinsville Rd, Fairmont City, IL 62201, USA Preschool readiness activities to help prepare children for school.

Kids 5 and younger can join Miss Lindsey at the Round House for stories and tumbling. This is a free event, open to anyone. We are excited to be partnering with Wood River Parks & Recreation for this great program! At the Round House (633 N Wood River Ave).

Program for kids ages birth-3 years (older siblings are welcome to join as well). Circle time with a song, story, and a rhyme. There are stations to explore. Information found on the Highland $4/child drop in fee (cash or check only). At the Weinheimer Community Center.

Ages 1-3. Information can be found on their facebook page. $10 per child for Open Play at We Rock the Spectrum (1015 Century Dr Edwardsville)

: Tuesdays at 10am. Enjoy stories, songs, and bubbles with your little one and story time friends each week. Geared for babies 1 year old and younger at Edwardsville Public Library.

Join Ms. Mary Kay and Panda Bear in an interactive story time for children ages 0-5. Enjoy stories, songs, an occasional puppet show, and a snack. Limited space is available. With Ms. Mary Kay at Hayner Downtown Library (Belle Street 326 Alton). Please register at (618) 462-0677, ext. 2836.

Weekly storytimes build children’s early literacy skills with stories, songs, movement, and crafts. Program lasts 30 minutes followed by craft time. at Bethalto Public Library.

Storytime in the Children’s Library at Collinsville Memorial Library.

Join stories, songs, crafts, rhymes, and more! Storytime builds your Pre-K kiddos’ literacy skills to help them prep for Kindergarten and 1st grade! At Glen Carbon Library.

Join for a morning of activity, imagining, creating, songs, and fun! Planned for ages 3-5 at Glen Carbon Library.

Open to all ages, no registration is required. At Maryville Community Library.

Story, Snack, and a Craft or Activity. At Roxana Public Library.

For Kids ages 6- 11 at The Hayner Public Library (In the Alton Square Mall).

(Alton): Every Tuesday from 5- 6:30pm in the downstairs classroom. August theme: Students will learn to create sculptures and clay pots using coil building and hand building techniques alongside cutting and pasting. at Jacoby Arts Center.

In the children’s department at Six Mile Regional Library District.

At Louis Latzer Public Library.

Facilitated by lactation professionals. Group meet up to socialize and ask questions. Free weight check for your baby. You can register ahead of time or drop in. Check facebook for announcement about the next meetup.

Share stories, songs, & bubbles together with friends each week! No registration required. At Edwardsville Public Library.

Songs and Stories. At Collinsville Library.

Join us each month for a story, craft, and activity with a central theme. No cost or registration. Best suited for children 18mo-3yr. At Wood River Public Library.

Program for kids ages birth-3 years (older siblings are welcome to join as well). Circle time with a song, story, and a rhyme. Then there are stations to explore. $4/child drop in fee (cash or check only) at the Weinheimer Community Center.

Open to Newborns up to 12 Months. Interactive Storytime for Baby and Caregiver. Lap-Sit Program. FREE. Registration is Open – Call or Stop by at Maryville Community Library to Register.

$7/child. At Prima Dance and Tumbling. Enjoy the bounce house, roller coaster, trampoline, balance beam, balls and a climber with a slide. Suggested age 12 months to 5 years, but there aren’t set ages. Prima asks that older children are respectful of younger. Pre-registration required on website under “Register Online for Ballet and Tumbling” then “Toddler Open Play”.

This story time is geared towards children 0-5, but older children are welcome. At Tri-Township Library (209 S Main St).

At Bethalto Public Library for ages birth to 18 months. Stories, songs, movement, and playtime.

At Alton Square Mall (Hayner Public Library District) for ages 2-5. Includes craft time.

Obstacle Course that changes weekly. Adult Caregivers supervise their kiddos with instructors nearby to assist. Geared for 2-6 year olds. Price $8.00 per child. Enroll per weekly session or use a punch pass. At Pride of Illinois Gymnastics.

Preschool Story Time If you're ready for a story, clap your hands! Ms. Megan will be sharing fun tales & tunes every week, and don't forget - BUBBLES! Designed for 3-5 year olds.

Weekly on Thursdays at Fairmont City Library Center (4444 Collinsville Rd). Mindfulness Activities (for kindness, focus, and calm) with art and crafts expressions.

Weekly on Thursday at Heroic Adventures (1005 & 1007 Century Dr). Open Play is free.

Join us in the children's library for stories and a craft! Latzer Memorial Public Library 1001 9th St.

Enjoy stories, music and crafts! Six Mile Regional Library District - Johnson Road Branch (2145 Johnson Rd). Questions? Call the Youth Services department at 618-452-6238 https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.smrld.org/event/story-time-43/2022-02-03/&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw3mr3ZiTkaiIPUU_-5IuzMD

We will be meeting once again at the Wood River Public Library in the upstairs program room! Join us for 30 minutes of dancing, movement, and fun! Geared towards children 5 and younger, but all are invited to play with bubbles and dance to kid friendly, dance-worthy music every week at 9:30. Masks are required for those aged 2 and up. There is no registration required! See you at WeeJam! Weekly on Fridays at Wood River Public Library (326 E Ferguson Ave, Wood River)

8 years and under. There is a play area with water slides. It is open for members and non-members. Reserve a spot online or call (618)651-1386. Members are Free and Non-Members $1 discount off daily admission. Non members with discount – Adults: $7.50 ($6.50 for ages 60+) and Youth: $6.50. Children 2 and under are FREE with a paying adult. At Korte Rec Center in Highland

Moms is a group for mothers of all ages, with children from birth to teenagers. It runs from September to May. Registration is $80 total (split into two payments) or $75 if you pay in full. The fee includes book, membership packet, activity supplies, and children’s program supplies. Children can be dropped off at 8:45am. Children’s program is provided by First Baptist Maryville Preschool Ministry (Discovery Town). At First Baptist Maryville (7110 Illinois 162 Maryville).

Teen Room, 2001 Delmar Ave Grades 7-12 For more information email the Teen Services Librarian at: teenservices@smrld.org. Weekly on Saturday Six Mile Regional Library District 2001 Delmar Ave.

Open Play is free. At Heroic Adventures 1005 & 1007 Century Dr, Edwardsville, IL 62025

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