Play Library

Letters make words, words make sentences, and sentences make stories. A world of knowledge awaits at the library!

Underwritten by The Galter Foundation

Activities

  • Browse a wide range of books for children up to age 8
  • Settle onto a pillow in the reading nook to take in a story
  • Explore child-friendly software on the library computers
  • Re-shelve books
  • Date-stamp cards to check out books
  • Explore Braille and foreign language books
Good to Know: 

Exhibit Type

Ongoing

Focused Field Trips Aligned with this Exhibit

Sensational Senses

This exhibit is aligned with Illinois State Learning Standards

Educational Benefits

  • Read words and books
  • Recall stories
  • Identify letters and sounds
  • Compare English to other languages

Upcoming Events

03/02 - 08/01:
Story Time

Membership

Becoming a member allows you to enjoy great benefits such as free admission all year long.

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Field Trip & Group Information

With 17 hands-on exhibits to explore, the Museum has everything you need for a successful field trip for children up to age 8.

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Support

Kohl Children's Museum is a community-funded, visitor-supported organization. Please allow us to continue to make a difference in the lives of thousands of young children each year with a gift to the Annual Fund.

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Accessibility

Kohl Children’s Museum of Greater Chicago strives to be equally available to guests with any level of physical, visual, auditory, or cognitive challenge. Our facility and exhibits were designed using the principles of universal design.
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