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Kids Read: The Amazing Life of Azaleah Lane by Nikki Shannon Smith

Elmwood Park Public Library 1 Conti Parkway, Elmwood Park, IL, United States

Join us for games, activities, and crafts based around a beginner chapter book. A librarian will read the first chapter aloud, and then kids can check out a copy of the book to finish reading at home. Ages 5-8 years old with a caregiver. Registration required.

Free
Event Series Preschool Open House

Preschool Open House

Arlington Ridge Center 660 N Ridge Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL, United States

Come visit our Preschool Open House at Frontier, Pioneer, Recreation and Camelot this Winter. We are offering four preschool sites conveniently located in your neighborhood.   Meet our teachers Learn about our curriculum and classroom environment Visit our large, bright child-centered classrooms

Free
Event Series Preschool Open House

Preschool Open House

Arlington Ridge Center 660 N Ridge Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL, United States

Come visit our Preschool Open House at Frontier, Pioneer, Recreation and Camelot this Winter. We are offering four preschool sites conveniently located in your neighborhood.   Meet our teachers Learn about our curriculum and classroom environment Visit our large, bright child-centered classrooms

Free

Nature Storytime

Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane Street, Glen Ellyn

A guest presenter from The Morton Arboretum will share fun nature stories that highlight how weather, trees, and animals change with the seasons. Twenty name tags (children only). For age 2-6 and their grownups.

Free

Resting Reptiles

Crabtree Nature Center 3 Stover Road, Barrington, IL, United States

Pick up an informational guide and enjoy a self-led half mile hike to discover how nativeβ€―reptilesβ€―are surviving winter.

Free

Winter Exploration Day

Thatcher Woods Pavilion 8030 W. Chicago Avenue, River Forest, IL, United States

In partnership with the Portage Creek Boy Scouts, join us for an afternoon of winter activities including hikes, broom hockey, orienteering and more.

Free

One Book, One Community Kickoff

Geneva Public Library 227 S 7th Street, Geneva, IL, United States

Join us for our 3rd annual One Book, One Community event. Participate in our community art project, pick up your book, and join the reading adventure! Our third annual One Book, One Community event kicks off on Feb. 10, 2024! Stop in to pick up your free copy of our book selection, You Are Here...

Free
Event Series Winter Wonderland

Winter Wonderland

Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

Enjoy the beauty of winter outside with Garfield Park Conservatory’s Nature Educators! During the winter months, we will be outside in the Play & Grow Garden to experience a lot of fun outside, even when it’s cold. More dates later this Winter! Activities will include: Fort Building Fairy Furniture Whammy Doodles Smores And More! outdoor...

Free

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