Dundee Library has winter storytimes covered

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Baby Play Group will resume on Monday, Feb. 13, at 10 a.m. and will continue every Monday through Apr. 2. This hour-long program is a wonderful opportunity for parents to socialize with other adults while their little ones play safely under their supervision. Come and find toys to play with, board books to read, puppet friends and other fun activities galore. No registration is necessary.

Updated: March 14, 2012 8:08AM

EAST DUNDEE — It’s about this time of year that cabin fever strikes the residents of our area, including the littlest ones who have already explored every nook and cranny of the house. If you and your charge could use a warm and cozy change of scenery, the Dundee Library offers a variety of storytimes, sure to enchant and captivate.

Baby Play Group will resume at 10 a.m. today (Feb. 13) and will continue every Monday through Apr. 2. This hour-long program is a wonderful opportunity for parents to socialize with other adults while their little ones play safely under their supervision. Come and find toys to play with, board books to read, puppet friends and other fun activities galore. No registration is necessary.

Preschoolers are welcome to join in the fun at Alphabet Soup Storytime. This free program is offered at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from Feb. 14 through Apr. 4 The theme is different every week, and activities will include puppets, stories, activities and songs. No registration is necessary.

“Milk & Cookie Storytime” will once again be hosted by Panera Bread, located at 2484 North Randall Road in Elgin. This special program is just for three- to six-year olds (must be accompanied by an adult). Stories will be presented by librarians from the Dundee Library Children’s Department, and each child will receive a free milk and cookie, compliments of Panera. This program will meet at 9:30 a.m. on Feb. 27, Mar. 5 and 19, and Apr. 2 The program is free, but registration is required. To register, visit the “Events & Registration” page at www.dundeelibrary.info, call (847) 428-3661, ext. 310, or stop by the Children’s Desk at the library.

For Spanish-speaking families, the children’s department will be presenting Programa de Cuentos en Español on the following Mondays at 7 p.m.: Mar. 19, Apr. 2, and May 7. Children of all ages and their families will enjoy a half-hour of stories, activities and songs, all in Spanish. No registration is required for this free program.

The library is located at 555 Barrington Ave. (Rt. 68) in East Dundee. For more information, contact the Children’s Department at (847) 428-3661, ext. 310 or visit www.dundeelibrary.info.