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Super Saturday: Red – A Crayon’s ASL Story

Indian Trails Public Library - Main Branch 355 Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling, IL, United States

Ages 5 and older with a caregiver. Enjoy a 20-minute storybook film with an American Sign Language performance, a game show and an ASL lesson about colors. An in-person activity and discussion by Crom Saunders will follow the screening. Performed by fourth grade students from Indianapolis and St. Paul. Starring Crom Saunders, Heba Toulan, Jennifer...

Free

Teen Saturday Studios

Chicago Architecture Center 111 E. Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

CAC's Teen Saturday Studio program is back! This exciting program, now in partnership with Harold Washington College, offers completely free 3-hour workshops for high school students interested in exploring the world of architecture and design. Led by experienced professionals in architecture, design, engineering, and other related fields, Teen Saturday Studios offer a unique opportunity to...

Free

Weaving Demo and DIY

Wheaton Public Library 225 N Cross Street, Wheaton, IL, United States

Learn about the art, craft, and history of weaving from members of the Illinois Prairie Weavers Guild, celebrating their 75th anniversary. Watch as different kinds of looms are demonstrated. Try weaving yourself to make a small woven piece!

Free

Pinewood Derby Workshop

La Grange Public Library 10 W. Cossitt Avenue, La Grange, IL, United States

Get ready to race! Learn all the secrets of winning a Pinewood Derby from a derby expert with over 60 years of experience. In this session, you will learn the physics of the Pinewood Derby and all the aspects of making a fast car. Topics discussed are gravity, friction, potential, and kinetic energy and how...

Free

Preschool Fair

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

Parents, drop in for light refreshments and learn about different options for preschool in the Lemont area. Childcare will be provided by volunteers while parents are in the program.

Free
Event Series Family STEM2gether

Family STEM2gether

Nichols Library 200 W. Jefferson Ave, Naperville, IL, United States

Adults are invited to join in the fun during this twist on our typical STEM2gether program! Children in grades 1-4 can bring along their favorite grown-up to explore STEM activities and create STEM projects with the help of our teen volunteers. Limit 24 child/caregiver pairs. Those arriving more than 10 minutes late cannot be guaranteed...

Free

Free Developmental Screenings for Children

Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane Street, Glen Ellyn

The Glenbard Early Childhood Collaborative will offer free developmental screenings for children two months to 5 years (with a participating adult) to learn how your child is growing and developing! Screenings will focus on Communication, Gross and Fine Motor, Person-Social Skills, and Problem Solving. Reserve your spot.

Free
Event Series Wild Child

Wild Child

Hidden Oaks Nature Center (Bolingbrook) 419 Trout Farm Road, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

REGISTER BY THE DAY BEFORE Answer the call of your wild child by getting your toddler outside with this monthly nature-themed program. Join a naturalist for hands-on activities such as games, stories, crafts, hikes and more! The last Friday of each month we will have something new for you and your child to explore while...

Free

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