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πŸ“š Children's bookstores, libraries and book festivals in Chicago

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Children's bookstores

  • Anderson's Bookshopandersonsbookshop.com

    Naperville Β· A Naperville shop with a kids and YA shelf and author events, including picture-book visits from writers like Matt Tavares.

  • Women & Children Firstwomenandchildrenfirst.com

    Chicago Β· A Chicago shop with a weekly Wednesday morning storytime and a New for Kids and Teens book list.

Public libraries

  • Chicago Public Librarychipublib.org

    Chicago Β· Kids find story times, LEGO Club, origami, 3D printing and Pokemon events at branches, plus homework help and staff book picks.

  • Evanston Public Libraryepl.org

    Evanston Β· Kid events at the main library include baby storytime, a creative writing club for grades 3 to 5, and live theater previews.

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Every place was opened on its own website on 11 November 2026. Peabody is paid by none of them. Hours and prices change: check the place's site before you go.

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