π 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.