Free and open to the public
July 1, 2025
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Gather among the cozy bean bags in the Smart’s lobby and be surrounded by Robert Earl Paige’s installation Give the Drummer Some! as you enjoy Destination Discovery Story Time in partnership with the Chicago Public Library. Start the day by creating a handmade bookmark to use with all of your favorite reads, then talk, sing, and listen along to Librarian Megan who will share stories about pattern, color, and nature during this relaxing afternoon of reading together.
Schedule:
10 AM-11 AM / Bookmark activity; drop in.
11 AM-12 PM / Story Time with Librarian Megan from Chicago Public Library
While this program is free & walk-ins are welcome, we do ask that families register in advance to help the Smart team best prepare for the day.
Explore the city with Chicago Public Libraries Destination Discovery Story Time. Join Chicago Public Library staff as they travel throughout Chicago visiting our city's amazing museums, zoos, and other cultural centers as they bring story time to the children of Chicago and beyond! Learn more about this program here.