Escape the Library
Geneva Public Library 227 S 7th Street, GenevaThe secret key to the Library is missing, and you are locked in the study room! Can you find the key to escape? You will have 20 minutes to work...
Free
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Events Calendar
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Lego Challenge
Batavia Public Library 10 S. Batavia Ave., BataviaDrop in for a family Lego challenge featuring a variety of challenge cards to test your building skills. Your family's creation will be displayed in the Library for all to...
Free
Building Toward a New Year
Elmhurst Public Library 125 S. Prospect Ave., ElmhurstDrop in and build something awesome. Live in-person. Drop-in. No registration. December 26: MagnaTile Day December 27: KEVA Plank Day December 28: Giant Tinker Toy Day December 29: LEGO Day
Free
End of the Year Glow Out Dance Party
Wheaton Public Library 225 N Cross Street, WheatonCome dance with us as we welcome a new year! We'll provide the glow sticks and music, you provide the awesome dance moves! No registration required. For information on...
Free
Winter Bingo
Santori Library (Aurora) 101 S. River Street, AuroraPlay just 1 game of Bingo or stay for an hour. Take a free book for every game. All families with children welcome.
Free
Almost New Year’s Disco
Arlington Heights Memorial Library 500 N. Dunton Avenue, Arlington HeightsBoogie the day away with art, plenty of dancing and a special countdown to celebrate the upcoming New Year. Ages 2-6. Siblings welcome. Caregiver required. Drop in. For information...
Free
Noon Year’s Eve Party
Berwyn Public Library 2701 S. Harlem Ave., BerwynFamilies with Children. Drop in, no registration required. Ring in the new year at our extra special celebration just for little ones! For information on more events like this,...
Free
Paper Plate New Years Eve Noisemaker
Eola Road Branch 555 S Eola Road, AuroraWant to make something to help celebrate the new year? Drop in from 1-3 p.m. to make your own paper plate noisemaker craft!
Free
Cocoa & Coloring
Lemont Public Library 50 E Wend St, LemontCozy up with a cup of cocoa and color your holiday stress away.
Free
National Card Playing Day
Barrington Area Library 505 N Northwest Highway, BarringtonCelebrate National Card Playing Day playing Old Maid, Go Fish, and other fun games. Drop in. Program Room.
Free
Family Maker Workshop: Goodbye, 2023!
Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount ProspectPut your heads and hands together to construct a unique family project and some special memories to boot. What will you and your family remember from 2023? Draw some of...
Free
Winter Break Craftapalooza
Indian Trails Public Library - Main Branch 355 Schoenbeck Road, WheelingAges 5 and older. Get crafty over winter break with this hodgepodge event. There will be an assortment of crafts to get creative with. Crafts are suited for all different...
Free
Musical Bingo
Fountaindale Public Library 300 W Briarcliff Rd, BolingbrookLet’s play bingo with a musical twist! We’ll play a song clip, and you’ll figure out the clue to fill up your card and yell, “BINGO!” (Grades K–5 with an...
Free
Family Movie Night
Westmont Public Library 428 North Cass, WestmontBring the family and enjoy the movie Trolls together at the Library.
Free
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