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MLK Day of Service

Lake Katherine 7402 W. Lake Katherine Drive, Palos Heights

Join Lake Katherine naturalists in restoration work to honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service. Activities include cutting down invasive species and burning brush. 9:00-9:30am warm-up exercises facilitated by...

Free

MLK Day of Service

Sand Ridge Nature Center 15891 S Paxton Ave, South Holland

Stop by the nature center to participate in a self-led litter pick-up. Garbage bags and disposable gloves available.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup...

Free

Black Creativity Family Day

Griffin Museum of Science and Industry 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago

Join us for a day of activities celebrating the power of creativity and innovation! Black Creativity kicks off annually in mid-January with Family Day. Families can participate in a day...

Included in admission

Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service

St. Charles Public Library 1 S. 6th Street, St. Charles

Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. at the Library by participating in this National Day of Service! Help us contribute to Letters Against Isolation. Stop by and create a card. Letters...

Free

Heroes and Helpers Storytime

La Grange Public Library 10 W. Cossitt Avenue, La Grange

Join us as we share stories about people who make a difference in our lives. This drop-in storytime is for ages 3-5. Space is limited to the first 20 children...

Free

Dr. Martin Luther King Day Celebration

Chicago Children's Museum 700 E Grand Avenue, Chicago

Join us for our celebration of Dr. King and his legacy at Chicago Children’s Museum through art activities, storytelling, and reflection. 10:00 am - 4:00 pm: Visit our story lounge...

Interactive Movie

Batavia Public Library 10 S. Batavia Ave., Batavia

Enjoy this immersive movie experience. It’s-a me, Mario! This is not your normal movie-going experience, it’s totally immersive. Interact with the movie by using props, eating snacks, and acting alongside...

Free

MLK Day of Service

Schaumburg Township District Library 130 South Roselle Road, Schaumburg

In addition to celebrating and honoring the life of Martin Luther King Jr., MLK Day is also a national day of service - a great time to give back to...

Free

Tinker Tetris

Palatine Public Library - North Hoffman Branch 3600 Lexington Drive, Palatine

Inspire creativity and grow your problem-solving skills with an egg carton Tetris puzzle! All Ages. Drop in.

Free

MLK Day Restoration

Crabtree Nature Center 3 Stover Road, Barrington

Put on some gloves and join us in removing invasive species. Tools, eye protection provided. Children 8 & up w/adult. Teens can earn service hours.   For information on more...

Free

Library BINGO

Clarendon Hills Public Library 7 N. Prospect, Clarendon Hills

Come play BINGO on your day off! Drop-in between 3-4 p.m. to play this fun game for small prizes! For children ages 5 and up. No registration required.

Free

Honoring the Dream

Des Plaines Public Library 1501 Ellinwood Street, Des Plaines

Join us in Youth Services to honor the dream of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. by exploring the theme of social justice. There will be stories and music in the...

Free

Make a Family Board Game

Arlington Heights Memorial Library 500 N. Dunton Avenue, Arlington Heights

Let's make some time for family fun. Work together as a family to create your own board game with the supplies provided and then spend time playing it together. For...

Free

Winter Clothing Distribution Event

Santori Library (Aurora) 101 S. River Street, Aurora

Attendees of all ages will be able to receive free winter clothing while supplies last. Los asistentes de todas las edades podrΓ‘n recibir ropa de invierno gratis hasta agotar existencias....

Free

Civil Rights Game Night

Santori Library (Aurora) 101 S. River Street, Aurora

What do Civio, Rise Up, and Freedom: The Underground Railroad all have in common? They're all new tabletop games in our Teen Space about civil rights! Grades 6 - 12....

Free

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