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Paint Our Windows

Rolling Meadows Library 3110 Martin Lane, Rolling Meadows, IL, United States

Our windows are bare. Help us create unforgettable summer scenes. Dress for a mess. Call the Ask Me Desk beginning June 1 to sign up as space is limited!

Free

Flight School: Paper Airplanes

Wheaton Public Library 225 N Cross Street, Wheaton, IL, United States

Put your folding skills to the test and build some paper airplanes with us. We'll have a variety of challenges for you to try out with your plane. To celebrate our Summer Reading Challenge, Read, Renew, Repeat, we'll also be repurposing some recycled paper and bits for your airplanes!

Free
Event Series Recycled Crafternoon

Recycled Crafternoon

Wheaton Public Library 225 N Cross Street, Wheaton, IL, United States

Come craft with us! We'll supply the craft materials. You bring the creativity. Your creations are yours to take home. To celebrate our Summer Reading Challenge, Read, Renew, Repeat, we'll also be using some recycled materials for our crafternoon. You're welcome to bring any supplies you'd like to use and share with others. This is...

Free

Family Craft Time

Palatine Public Library - Rand Road Branch 1585 Rand Road, Palatine, United States

Enjoy time with your family and decorate a few cookies. All ages. Sign up begins 6/11.

Free
Event Series Art at the Park

Art at the Park

Various Locations IL, United States

Meet us at various local parks in Elk Grove Village for fun outdoor inspired art projects. June 12: Bubble Art @ Fountain Square June 19: Rock Painting @ Appleseed June 26: Flower Pressing @ Olmsted July 3: Red, White & Blue @ Jaycee July 10: Windmill @ Roosevelt July 17: Mandalas @ Marsh July 24:...

Free

Sidewalk Chalk Fun

Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United States

Come draw outdoor chalk art together! Meet us in front of the library and help decorate our walkway with some temporary masterpieces. The sidewalk's the limit! Please note there may be small pieces. While supplies last. For families. This is an open house format program. Drop in anytime and stay as long as you like....

Free

Free Admission for Illinois Residents

The Art Institute of Chicago 111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

Admission was free for Illinois residents on weekdays, January 8–March 22. Our next free hours for Illinois residents will be on Thursday evenings, 5:00–8:00, June 6–September 26. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.

Free

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