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EncryptHer

Brookfield Public Library 3609 Grand Boulevard, Brookfield, IL, United States

Calling all girl coders! Designed for Grades 3-5, this monthly STEM class will cover topics like cybersecurity, computer science, and online safety. Students will learn new skills and develop problem solving abilities with hands-on activities. EncryptHer meets at the Library one Saturday each month and is presented in both English and Spanish.

Free

Volunteer Open House

Batavia Depot Museum 155 Houston St, Batavia, IL, United States

Calling all history buffs, friendly faces and folks who want to get more involved in their community. The Batavia Depot Museum can connect you! Tour the museum and research center and learn about ways you can help us meet our mission of collecting, preserving and sharing local history. 

Free

Black Creativity Family Day

Griffin Museum of Science and Industry 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

Join us for a day of activities celebrating the power of creativity and innovation! Black Creativity kicks off annually in mid-January with Family Day. Families can participate in a day of community art experience, engage in creative activities, and explore the Juried Art Exhibition. Black Creativity Family Day events and activities are included in Museum...

Included in admission

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Commemorative Day

Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL, United States

Join us to celebrate the enduring legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This family-friendly day features musical performances, interactive activities, community organizations, and more! Included with admission, which is FREE for Illinois residents on this day.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of How to Celebrate Martin Luther...

Free

Civil Rights Game Night

Santori Library (Aurora) 101 S. River Street, Aurora, IL, United States

What do Civio, Rise Up, and Freedom: The Underground Railroad all have in common? They're all new tabletop games in our Teen Space about civil rights! Grades 6 - 12. Bring your friends to this fun game night, where we try games you may never have heard of! Co-operative games, competitive games, storytelling games- there...

Free

STEM Exploration: Sound All Around

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

Calling all Bolingbrook homeschool families! Learn how sound works in this hands-on workshop at the library run by the DuPage Children’s Museum. (Grades K–4)

Free

Preschool Fair

Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane Street, Glen Ellyn

Talk to local organizations about preschool learning opportunities and enrollment.

Free

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