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
Sponsored by Pixels by Emily and Naper Settlement.
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
Free Hours for Illinois Residents
The Art Institute of Chicago 111 S Michigan Ave, ChicagoAdmission is free for Illinois residents on Thursday evenings, 5:00–8:00, June 6–September 26. You can reserve your free tickets online in advance; your resident status will be verified using the...
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
Lego Free Build
Wheaton Public Library 225 N Cross Street, WheatonLet's do Lego! Use the library's Lego collection to build whatever you'd like! We'll have some building prompts and activities but let your imagination be your guide. This is a...
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
95th Street Library 3015 Cedar Glade Dr, NapervilleMeet 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
Brick Builders
Various Locations ILJoin other BRICK enthusiasts creating and building with Library supplied LEGO® bricks. Themes and challenges will be provided but ingenuity and creativity is encouraged. Grades K-5 with an adult caregiver.
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
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
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.
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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