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A Penny Saved

Bartlett Village Hall 228 S Main Street, Bartlett

Children and their families are invited to celebrate more than a century of banking and saving in Bartlett. Learn about Bartlett’s first bank, enjoy storytime and decorate a piggy bank to take home. This free, one and a half hour program begins at 10 a.m. at the Bartlett History Museum, 228 S. Main Street. It...

Free

Little Kids, Big Feelings

Barrington Area Library 505 N Northwest Highway, Barrington, IL, United States

Mister Rogers said that anything mentionable is manageable. Let’s create a space to talk about all feelings, big and small, through books, songs, and mindfulness exercises. Drop in. Story Room.

Free
Event Series State ID for Minors

State ID for Minors

Eola Road Branch 555 S Eola Road, Aurora, IL, United States

The Secretary of State will be issuing State IDs for children 17 and under at this event. Please see the attached document for necessary items that need to be in possession to receive a State ID. State ID for Minors Event is in partnership with Office of the Secretary of State, Illinois State Representative Stephanie...

ComEd EV800 Rally

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

Witness the skills and passion of 45 participants who will be building and racing electric go-karts alongside ComEd mentors in the EV800 Rally. Museum guests can step outside to watch the action.

Event Series Mission Math Drop-In

Mission Math Drop-In

Indian Prairie Public Library 401 Plainfield Road, Darien, IL, United States

For grades 1–6. Need some help completing your Mission Math packets or want to get your answers checked and explained by a math pro? Stop by the VolunTeen table on the second floor. Mission Math packets can be taken and turned in any time during the Summer Reading Program; this program is for drop-in, one-on-one...

Free
Event Series Scoops with Sparky

Scoops with Sparky

Elmhurst Elmhurst, IL, United States

Scoops with Sparky is coming to your neighborhood! Sparky the fire dog will be traveling through town on July 29th and August 5th with ice cream and fire safety tips from your local fire department. July 29th Ward 1: Second & Elm @ 1 p.m. Ward 2: Glady’s & West @ 2 p.m. Ward 3:...

Free

The Travelling World of Reptiles

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

The show is an up-close, live and extremely “hands-on” experience about reptiles and amphibians from around the world. Seeing and learning about these reptiles will give you a new respect for them and their importance to the environment in which we live. The entire family will enjoy this program which is every bit as entertaining...

Free
Event Series Get Ready for Kindergarten

Get Ready for Kindergarten

Palatine Public Library 700 N North Court, Palatine, IL, United States

Get Ready for Kindergarten Reading: Monday, July 17, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. Math: Monday, July 24, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. Science: Monday, July 31, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. Practice circle time, fine and gross motor coordination, following directions and social skills in preparation for entering Kindergarten in Fall 2023. Breakout activities focus on a different...

Free

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