Happy Chanukkah Chicago!

Share the Chanukkah Story

For age-appropriate adaptations of the Hanukkah story that you can share with your child and their classmates, print one of our versions:

The Hanukkah Story for Kids 5 & Under
The Hanukkah Story for Kids Ages 6+

Looking for more?

Looking for a good book to read to get ready for Hanukkah? How about a new story for each night? Check out the following book lists:

Hanukkah Books for Interfaith Families
10 Children's Books About Being Brave

See all PJ Library Hanukkah selections here.

Grownups can also listen to holiday-themed stories from celebrated authors with the Hanukkah Lights: Stories of the Season series from NPR.

Visit our Community Calendar for Chanukkah events around town

For more Chanukkah fun visit pjlibrary.org/hanukkah

“The books are all fantastic! Even Grandpa loves to read the books too!”
PJ Library Family

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