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Animal Investigators: Wombats and Platypuses

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

Let's hang out and admire incredible animals together! We'll learn, share our knowledge and excitement, plus do an experiment or craft. For grades 1-5. Walk-ins are welcome if there is space to accommodate. If your child is age 9 or younger, please plan to remain at the library for the duration of the program. Caregivers...

Free

History Exploration

Fountaindale Public Library 300 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

Calling all Bolingbrook homeschool families! Learn about 1920s history through the eyes of Claudie, the beloved American Girl doll. It’s going to be the bee’s knees! (Grades K–5)

Free

Lunar New Year Party

North Riverside Public Library 2400 Des Plaines Avenue, North Riverside, IL, United States

Learn all about this important holiday and different cultures at our Lunar New Year Party. Test your luck in games and watch a performance from a real lion dance team. For families of all ages.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Ways for Families to Celebrate the Chinese...

Free

Celebration of Lunar New Year

Dan Ryan Woods 83rd and Western Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

Activities to educate and celebrate the Lunar New Year–Year of the Dragon.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Ways for Families to Celebrate the Chinese New Year

Free
Event Series Railroad Museum Open House

Railroad Museum Open House

Veterans Park (Bensenville) Main Street & Church Road, Bensenville, IL, United States

Explore the Bensenville Railroad Museum from noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays and take in the history of trains in Bensenville on a real 1920s engine by taking part in a variety of activities. The facility is also available for field trips and private tours. Note: The museum will be closed on all park...

Free

Resident Raptors

Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center 9800 Willow Springs Rd, Willow Springs, IL, United States

Learn about the natural and individual histories and husbandry of our ambassador raptors.

Free

Blues 101: History and Performance

Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane Street, Glen Ellyn

Explore the origins of blues music from its early beginnings with Fruteland Jackson. Learn the history of Blues music through songs, stories, and discussions while listening to instrumental examples played on the guitar. For all ages. Available to the first 80 participants.

Free

Bruno’s Best Birthday with Megan Deliberto

Lemont Public Library 50 E Wend St, Lemont, IL, United States

Join us for a special story time with international award-winning author, Megan Deliberto. Megan will be reading her new book, Bruno’s Best Birthday, a delightful story about friendship and determination. After the reading, children are encouraged to stay to learn about the animals in Megan’s books. Have you ever seen a polar bear tooth or...

Free

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