Lunar New Year Party Drop-In
Visit the Indian Prairie Public Library for Lunar New Year activities. Drop-in.
Visit the Indian Prairie Public Library for Lunar New Year activities. Drop-in.
Create with LEGOs at the library.
Come to the library for Minecraft, Super Smash Bros, and more.
Illinois residents receive free admission on Tuesday evenings.
Join this bilingual storytime.
Dance the day away with your loved ones. Registration is required.
Test out new (to you) instruments!
Visit the library for sensory-friendly programming.
Pre-registration is required for this special sensory-friendly play session.
The Shedd Aquarium is free to Illinois residents on select days.
The Field Museum is free for Illinois residents every Wednesday!
All Illinois residents can visit MSI for free admission.
Explore the Chicago History Museum with no admission fees.
Explore nature through hands-on sensory activities.
Free admission throughout the months of January and February, except January 19 and February 16.
Museum is free on Wednesdays.
Visit the nature center for a special storytime.
Visit the library for bilingual storytime.
Enjoy heart- and candy-themed sensory activities celebrating friendship.
The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center is free to Illinois residents on Wednesdays.
Visit the Art Institute of Chicago for free admission.
Head to Barnes & Noble for a special storytime.
Connect with other homeschool families at the Lemont Public Library.
Enjoy STEM activities at the nature center.
Create a 3D butterfly Valentine. While supplies last.
Celebrate Mo Willems’ birthday with fun games and activities.
Enjoy all things Pokemon at the library.
Visit the library for LEGO creativity and fun.
Have fun playing larger-than-life games.
Stop by the library to make cards for seniors.
Students in grades 3-5 make a Valentine’s-themed garland. Registration is required.
Stop by the library to make your own valentines.
Join GPCA’s Nature Educators on Wednesday evenings for a free, drop-in program for kids and families.
Visit the Adler Planetarium on select days where admission is free for Illinois residents.
Head to the library for weekly building sessions.
Explore art and honeybees through this special Black History Month programming.
Visit the library for a special Valentine’s Day storytime.
Register in advance for this crafting session.
Visit the bookstore for a special reading buddies program.
Join an interactive musical session for ages 3–6 with Mrs. Hakamata, featuring bilingual Spanish songs and Latin American instruments.
Family storytime presented in Mandarin.
Enjoy bilingual programming with songs, stories, and more.
Come play with the Arlington Heights Memorial Library.
Haircut-themed, bilingual storytime.
Create a macrame heart for yourself or someone you love.
Come to the library for a special showing of "How to Train Your Dragon".
Make delicious treats at the library.
The Shedd Aquarium is free to Illinois residents on select days.
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