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Tech Zoo: Zoolรณgico de tecnologรญa

Mount Prospect Public Library - South Branch 1711 W. Algonquin Road, Mount Prospect, IL, United States

Try a virtual reality headset, send robots on a mission, and explore other gadgets in this zoo of wild technology. No registration required. For all ages. This in-person program will be held at South Branch.

Free

Safety Skills for Kids

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

Join Red Cross volunteers to learn personal and family preparedness and safety skills, local hazards, and basic coping skills through a โ€œLearn, Practice, Shareโ€ framework. Gain useful disaster preparedness and survival skills. This program is part of Red Cross' Pillow Case Project and each participant will receive a sturdy pillowcase to be able to build...

Free

Super Saturday: Music and Dance from Around the World with Chicago Cossacks

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

All ages. Chicago Cossacks is a Ukrainian music and dance ensemble that showcases formally trained musicians with traditional instruments and dance from around the world. Their music highlights a variety of styles including Eastern European, French, Greek, Italian, Klezmer, Latin, Romani and more. Limit 120. Free tickets distributed 30 minutes before the program.

Free
Event Series Train Museum Open House

Train Museum Open House

Veterans Park (Bensenville) Main Street & Church Road, Bensenville, IL, United States

Come to Veteranโ€™s Park and explore the Bensenville Train Museum! The train will be open one Saturday per month with drop-in hours from noon to 4 p.m. Explore the history of trains in Bensenville on a real 1920s engine! Complete a different craft or activity each day. Try them all!

Free

Celebrate Winter Solstice

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

Letโ€™s light up this dark night with stories and a craft!

Free

Winter Solstice Story Time

Bolingbrook Recreation and Aquatic Complex 200 S. Lindsey Lane, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

Celebrate the longest night of the year with hot chocolate and story time about animals in winter. Be sure to bring a plush-animal friend to snuggle with. Pajamas are encouraged! After story time, participants will make a craft, explore real furs, and learn how animals survive winter.

$7 โ€“ $10

Winter Around the World

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

Come celebrate the holiday season with us and get cozy with a cup of hot cocoa. We will learn how winter holidays are observed all over the world, make a nice craft to take home, and have cute props to take lots of holiday pictures. Get ready for lots of holiday fun!

Free

Narwhal and Jelly Party

Helen Plum Library 411 South Main Street, Lombard, IL, United States

Do you love the Narwhal and Jelly comics? Are waffles your super weakness? This is the party for you! We'll celebrate this super series with games, crafts, and more.

Free

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