Week of Events
Earth Day
Earth Day
Create some repurposed crafts using coffee filters and a variety of recycled materials.
Pop-in Play: Stamp Art
Pop-in Play: Stamp Art
Drop-in activities recommended for ages 3-5, with a participating adult. Pop by the Library for a playful morning of popular activities!
Museum of Contemporary Art Free Day
Museum of Contemporary Art Free Day
Illinois residents receive free admission on Tuesdays. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.
Earth Day Craft
Earth Day Craft
This fun task offers young children a chance to explore their tactile sense of touch through different textures and create their own earth to celebrate Earth Day!
Earth Day Crafts
Earth Day Crafts
Join us as we make several crafts to celebrate Earth Day! We will make upcycled mini plant pots, seed bombs, and spinning earth mobiles! While supplies last.
Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art Museum Free Day
Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art Museum Free Day
Wednesdays are Free Admission Days sponsored by RBC Wealth Management. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.
Natureβs Art Box
Natureβs Art Box
Join us for nature-based art and activities. Supplies provided. Ages 3-6 w/ adult.
Let’s Match
Let’s Match
As a family, create a unique design together and have it printed on matching bags. (Grades Kβ5 with an adult)
Family Craft Night
Family Craft Night
Bring the whole family for craft night at the library! Each week we will feature upcycled materials to create our craft with.
Crafty Kids
Crafty Kids
Stop by to make a simple craft with your child. Each week explores a different topic to spark your child's creativity and curiosity. Ages 3-7. While supplies last. Drop in.
Hejsan: Story and Craft
Hejsan: Story and Craft
Join us in the Brunk Childrenβs Museum of Immigration for a story and craft on the last Thursday of the month. In April we will read The Boy and the Tree, written by Maria Ribbing Cornell and illustrated by Nicholas Cornell. All ages are welcome to attend with a caregiver for this free (with admission)...
Drop-In Craft
Drop-In Craft
Drop-in craft activities available beginning at 10 a.m. while supplies last. Children ages 6 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.
Kids Club
Kids Club
Introducing Kids Club! We will have specific kids oriented projects on select Saturdays each month. Bring your kids to a free craft! This week we are making painted rocks that look like butterflies. All supplies are included!
Makerspace Saturday
Makerspace Saturday
No registration required. We like to make it, make it! Drop in for Makerspace Saturdays and make a cool creation. April 13: This week we will make Kooky kalediscopes! April 27: This week we will make beautiful jerwlery for our wonderful moms on Mothers' Day!
Holi Mela
Holi Mela
Holi, "the festival of colors," and Makar Sankranti kite flying will be celebrated at this colorful event. Stop by the Bookmobile to check out a book, movie or video game and pick up a fun giveaway. Celebrate the end of winter and the beginning of spring with the throwing of colored powder and water, kite...
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