jBaby & PJ Library Events
Events
jBaby Baby Beginnings | Aug 21 – Sept 25 2026
Anshe Emet Synagogue 3751 North Broadway, Chicago, IL, United StatesLooking for a way to meet other families with babies under 1 year old? Join us at Anshe Emet for Baby Beginnings! In partnership with jBaby Chicago, we bring in experts in the field to sing, stretch, engage in sensory play and more. This session meets Fridays August 21, 2026, August 28, 2026, & September...
jBaby & PJ Library | Meetup at Backlot Bash | Skokie
Join us for bagels & coffee at Skokie's yearly Backlot Bash! Stop by to meet up with new and old friends and then check out the rest of the festivities. Some highlights include: - Skokie Farmer's Market 7:30am-12pm - Movie Marathon at the Skokie Public Library 11am-5:30pm - Skokie Heritage Museum Guided Tour 12-1pm -...
jBaby & PJ Library| City Parent Book Club| City
Join the city’s parent only book club! We meet bi-monthly(ish) to chat books and just chit chat! This month, we are reading House of Silk by Anthony Horowitz. Can’t wait to see you there! For more information, please reach out to [email protected]
jBaby & PJ Library | PJ Library Book Swap| Hyde Park
We all love PJ Library books! Do you have some to trade? Are you looking for something new to bring home? Want to share your favorite books with others? Bring your PJ Books to the Hyde Park Library to read and trade with others. We will meet with friends new and old to hang out...
jBaby Little Story Steppers | Sept 3 – Oct 29 2026
Congregation BJBE Early Childhood at the Chava Center 1201 Lake Cook Rd., Deerfield, IL, United StatesA class designed to help toddlers and their grown-ups discover the magic of books! Interactive Storytime featuring songs, fingerplays, movement, and felt-board activities that bring the story to life. Each...
jBaby| Infant Playgroup, Sept. 3 – Oct. 8 | City
The Family Room Southport 3726 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesPlease bring your 0-6 month old and join us each week to meet new families and friends at jBaby playgroup! The JUF Young Families team is looking forward to spending...
PJ Library Family Camp at OSRUI | September 4-6, 2026
Soak up the last splash of summer! PJ Library Family Camp at OSRUI is the perfect way to say goodbye to summer and introduce young kids to the joy of Jewish camp. Enjoy joyful Shabbat celebrations, a ropes course, pool time, plenty of coffee, and even a little built-in grown-up time! Each room (can accommodate...
jBaby & PJ Library| Rosh Hashanah Apple Picking| Maple Park
There's nothing like biting into a honey-dipped apple that you yourself picked. Yum! Join our family at Kuiper's Farm to pick fresh apples in preparation for Rosh Hashanah. Following our apple-picking adventures in the orchard, let's gather together to enjoy apple cider and donuts! *Pay your U-pick admission fee onsite ($14.99/person for ages 3+). Admission...
jBaby & PJ Library | Shaping a Sweet New Year| City
Join us to make your holiday a little sweeter with a homemade challah! Come learn how to make your own round challah for Rosh Hashanah with R&A Sourdough! We will have drinks and snacks and we bake. Make it a date or join us to make some new friends. This event is a parent only...
jBaby Little Story Steppers | Sept 3 – Oct 29 2026
Congregation BJBE Early Childhood at the Chava Center 1201 Lake Cook Rd., Deerfield, IL, United StatesA class designed to help toddlers and their grown-ups discover the magic of books! Interactive Storytime featuring songs, fingerplays, movement, and felt-board activities that bring the story to life. Each week we will explore a new book through hands-on, age-appropriate learning stations that encourage curiosity, creativity, and connection. This session meets Thursday September 3, 10,...
jBaby| Infant Playgroup, Sept. 3 – Oct. 8 | City
The Family Room Southport 3726 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesPlease bring your 0-6 month old and join us each week to meet new families and friends at jBaby playgroup! The JUF Young Families team is looking forward to spending...
jBaby Little Sparks | Sept 12 2026
Am Yisrael Conservative Congregation 4 Happ Road, Northfield, IL, United StatesLittle Sparks: A Sensory Judaism Adventure (Ages 0 to 4) Come explore our synagogue like never before! Little Sparks is a rotating, interactive program designed just for our youngest participants, one where every few minutes brings something new to touch, see, sing, or discover. Because we know little ones can only stay locked in for...