REGISTER IN ADVANCE Winter in the forest is cold and quiet and may seem desolate, but there is still plenty of life if you know what to look for. Bundle...
Read a children’s story along a short trail. Afterwards, get an activity bag to start your own adventure with crafts and activities. Drop in.
Calling all astronauts and deep space explorers! From January 9 to 20, Wonder Works Children’s Museum is blasting off to outer space! We will have activities related to outer space...
ADVANCE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR NON-MEMBERS. The Chicago Botanic Garden offers a number of Free Admission Days for Illinois residents each year. Please note: Parking fees still apply. Preregistration for...
Come by the library to connect with other guardians and kids who Homeschool.
Start your Friday morning off at the library with a fun storytime all about animals. A new animal each week! Some bilingual Spanish.
We’re excited to start 2025 with Free Winter Weekdays, January 6–March 14, 2025, offering Illinois residents free admission every Monday, Thursday, and Friday—all day long. Beginning March 5, 2025, we...
Bring your own games or play ours! Ages 6-11 with a caregiver.
Get to know some other homeschool families in the area while playing games, trying out hands-on activities, and more!
Put your building skills to the test with the library’s Big Blue Blocks! These oversized foam blocks offer endless possibilities for creative play. Perfect for solo or group activities, the...
Bring your own blankets or sheets, pillows, and a flashlight to build your fort. Enjoy a story together around the “campfire” and then crawl into your fort to read with...
Create unique seasonal and theme-based projects. Materials provided. While supplies last.
Join us on select Friday nights for a little extra family fun at DCM! DCM is open until 8:00pm every Friday during the school year Friday, January 10: Let’s do...
Learn fire building skills indoors and try out your new talent outdoors. Ages 10 & up. Ages 10-17 w/ adult.
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