Boredom Busters
Palatine Public Library 700 N North Court, PalatineEnjoy dinosaur puzzles, games, and coloring pages on the activity tables in the Youth Area. Grades 1 and up. Drop in.
Free
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Stay and Play: Thankful Feast
Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount ProspectWe're feeling grateful at this drop-in playtime, which features a special theme to pretend play, craft, and have tons of delicious November fun. Best for ages 2-7 with their families. Children can learn about their world and have hands-on fun exploring specially themed toys and activities. We'll create a child-size world that's the perfect space...
Free
Train Tuesday Story Time
Bensenville Railroad Museum 16W680 Grand Avenue, BensenvilleDrop in every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a FREE train story, train table play-time and train coloring sheets. Perfect for little ones and home-schoolers! Groups of six or more, please schedule in advance.
Free
Fantastical Fall Forest
Chicago Children's Museum 700 E Grand Avenue, ChicagoYou're invited to gather in our ribbon forest! See, feel, touch, and hear all about what makes you and your community special. Leave with a sparkling surprise!
Included in general admission
T-Rex Tea
Schiller Park Public Library 4200 Old River Road, Schiller ParkThis dino-themed tea event is sure to be a roar! Enjoy a story, activity and light refreshments! Kids are encouraged to dress up in tea party attire, dinosaur costumes, or both!
Free
Stay and Play: Thankful Feast
Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount ProspectWe're feeling grateful at this drop-in playtime, which features a special theme to pretend play, craft, and have tons of delicious November fun. Best for ages 2-7 with their families. Children can learn about their world and have hands-on fun exploring specially themed toys and activities. We'll create a child-size world that's the perfect space...
Free
The Wicked Movie Premiere Party
Schaumburg Township District Library 130 South Roselle Road, SchaumburgCelebrate the premiere of the Wicked film by participating in games and activities all about the beloved musical.
Free
Digging Up Dinos
Fountaindale Public Library 300 W Briarcliff Rd, BolingbrookBecome a paleontologist as you dig up and assemble a T-Rex, just like Sue at The Field Museum!
Free
The Floor is Lava
Franklin Park Public Library 10311 Grand Avenue, Franklin ParkOh no! The floor is lava in the Saeli Community Room (Large Meeting Room). Can you escape unscathed from the lava and DINOSAURS?! Find out on Tuesday, November 26th at 4:30 pm.
Free
Pokémon Trainers’ Club
Eola Road Branch 555 S Eola Road, AuroraBring your own Pokemon cards, battle at our Pokemon Go gym, or bring your Nintendo DS to play with other trainers! No registration required. Ages 7 and older.
Free
Family LEGO Club
Indian Trails Public Library - Main Branch 355 Schoenbeck Road, WheelingBring your imagination and create with Legos. Limit: 25. TR = Ticket registration. Free tickets distributed 30 minutes before the program on a first-come, first-served basis at the Youth Services Desk.
Free
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