Creepy Critters Month
Knoch Knolls Nature Center 320 Knoch Knolls Road, NapervilleCelebrate all things creepy during the month of October Drop in anytime during our open hours: Saturday 9 am - 3 pm Monday-Friday, 9 am - 1 pm & 1:30...
Free
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Events Calendar
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Spanish Language Storytime
Westmont Public Library 428 North Cass, WestmontDrop in with your little one to enjoy songs and stories in Spanish. Presented by The Language Labs. 0 – 6 years with a caregiver
Free
GrownUp and Me Storytime
Avenue Christian Church 5750 Holmes Avenue, Clarendon HillsJoin us for GrownUp & Me Story Time—enjoy engaging stories, songs, and fun activities led by Miss Kathy! There are designated play areas for kids and opportunities to connect with...
Free
Costume Storytime
Mount Prospect Public Library - South Branch 1711 W. Algonquin Road, Mount ProspectFeel free to wear your costumes during our Halloween-themed storytime! We will have stories, fun activities, a song, and a craft. Register to save your spot! For ages 2-5 and...
Free
Mobile Museum of Tolerance
95th Street Library 3015 Cedar Glade Dr, NapervilleThe Simon Wiesenthal Center’s Mobile Museum of Tolerance is coming to the 95th Street Library! Utilizing innovative technology and interactive lessons, this rolling museum brings its message of tolerance directly...
Free
Fall Fandom Fest
Fountaindale Public Library 300 W Briarcliff Rd, BolingbrookDo you love all things fandom: the books, the movies, the TV shows, the comics and most importantly, the fun? Join us in person and online during the week of...
Incredible Bats: Animals Around the World
Franklin Park Public Library 10311 Grand Avenue, Franklin ParkIncredible Bats are BACK! This time Sharon and Dan Peterson will be bringing some of their amazing animals from around the world for us to see and learn about including...
Free
Building Block Challenge
Rolling Meadows Library 3110 Martin Lane, Rolling MeadowsLet your imagination run wild! Drop-in for a Lego building block challenge! Stop by the Ask Me Desk for supplies.
Free
LEGO Squad
Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount ProspectReady, Set, BUILD! Join the LEGO Squad! We'll provide the LEGO bricks then you show off your skills. Best for ages 8-11. If your child is age 8 or younger,...
Free
Pokémon Club
Various Locations ILMeet to play and talk Pokémon with other trainers. Participants are welcome to bring along Pokémon art, cards or other Pokémon items for show and tell. Ages 6 and older,...
Free
Drop-In Gaming Days
Elmwood Park Public Library 1 Conti Parkway, Elmwood ParkDoes Roblox rock your socks? Ain't no party like a Mario Party? Then this is the program for you! Play Nintendo Switch, VR Headset, PlayStation 5, and desktop video games...
Free
LEGO League
Des Plaines Public Library 1501 Ellinwood Street, Des PlainesWe supply Legos and a theme, you supply the imagination! Children under 8, please bring your caregiver. Registration required.
Free
Spooky Craft Night
Brookfield Public Library 3609 Grand Boulevard, BrookfieldDrop by the Classroom for spooky crafts and snacks! Walk-ins and new friends welcome. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Indoor Halloween Events.
Free
Noche de la Familia
Fountaindale Public Library 300 W Briarcliff Rd, BolingbrookÚnete a nosotros durante una hora de historias, canciones y comunidad en esta celebración semanal de la cultura y la familia hispana.
Friends of the Berwyn Library Crafting Night
Berwyn Public Library 2701 S. Harlem Ave., BerwynThe Friends of the Berwyn Public Library are knitting and crocheting hats to sell as a fundraiser this fall. Join us for a crafting session where we make hats together....
Free
Mini-Ofrenda Craft
Schaumburg Township District Library 130 South Roselle Road, SchaumburgCelebrate Dia De Muertos (Day of the Dead) by creating your own personal mini-ofrenda with literacy and immigration services coordinator, Karla Alba. Karla will guide you through the significance of...
Free
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