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Feeding Frenzy

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

Learn what, why and how staff feed the great diversity of birds, fishes, reptiles and amphibians at the nature center.

Free

Living History 101

Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E. Romeo Rd, Romeoville, IL, United States

Have you ever thought, “I would love to share my passion for history” or “I would love to challenge my acting skills” or “I want to dress up?” Then living history volunteering might be for you! This program will consist of an overview of historical interpretation followed by a question-and-answer session with an interpretive naturalist....

Free

Early Learning Provider Meet and Greet

Wonder Works Children's Museum 6445 West North Avenue, Oak Park, IL, United States

Are you starting to think about preschool programs or child care for your little one? Discover what's out there and meet centers and family child care programs in Oak Park, River Forest, and neighboring communities. They will be available to talk to parents and caregivers about their program and answer questions they might have. Children...

Free

ASL Club

Franklin Park Public Library 10311 Grand Avenue, Franklin Park, IL, United States

Learn American Sign Language! Our mission is to come together as a community to learn American Sign Language (ASL) to bring awareness and communicate to individuals who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and/or Non-Verbal. Play games and have fun while you learn the ASL alphabet and simple words and phrases!

Free

Animal Investigators: Octopuses

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. Walk-ins are welcome if there is space to accommodate. For grades 1-5. If your child is age 9 or younger, please plan to remain at the library for the duration of the program. Caregivers...

Free

Wonder Time: Our Five Senses

Arlington Heights Memorial Library 500 N. Dunton Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL, United States

Let's explore our senses of smell, touch, taste, hearing, and sight through reading and hands-on learning. For ages 3-6 with caregiver. Pick up tickets at Kids' World desk. Tickets given on a first-come, first-served basis.

Free

Preschool Open House

Schaumburg Township District Library 130 South Roselle Road, Schaumburg, IL, United States

Parents and caregivers can learn about prospective preschools, daycares and home daycares in the area. Representatives from each preschool and daycare will be on hand to answer your questions and share information about their services.

Free

American Girl Doll Book Club

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

Do you like dolls, history, and American Girl? Then join our first ever American Girl Doll Book Club here at the library! For January the book, Meet Samantha, has been selected. Please read the first book, come to the discussion and enjoy a snack, beverage and make a craft from Samantha Parkington’s time period -...

Free

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