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Jigsaw Puzzle Race – FULL

Clarendon Hills Public Library 7 N. Prospect, Clarendon Hills, IL, United States

REGISTER IN ADVANCE Compete to claim the title of fastest puzzlers in Clarendon Hills during this all-ages team competition! Six teams will have two hours to put their puzzles together. Teams will use the same (new and unopened) puzzle. Each team may have between 1-6 players. Players must be a least 8 years old to...

Free

Animal Olympics

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

Have you ever watched wildlife and been amazed at their adaptations? Join a naturalist and test your abilities against a variety of animal adaptations as we compete in our Animal Olympics. Can you run as fast as a coyote or hold your breath as long as a snapping turtle?

Free
Event Series Retro Hour

Retro Hour

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

Enjoy retro-themed activities from the '80s and '90s. Listen to vinyl records, play retro video games, read old-school comics, or watch old cartoons. Drop-in event for grades 6-8.

Free

Puzzle Day

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

Any time during the day stop by to work giant floor puzzles, play I Spy in our display case or just relax with some paper/pencil puzzles. Something for everyone.

Free

Wonder Time: Our Five Senses

Arlington Heights Memorial Library 500 N. Dunton Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL, United States

Let's explore our senses of smell, touch, taste, hearing, and sight through reading and hands-on learning. For ages 3-6 with caregiver. Pick up tickets at Kids' World desk. Tickets given on a first-come, first-served basis.

Free

Beyblades Tournament

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

School's out early today! Let your favorite Beyblade rip in this friendly competition for a chance to win a Beyblade. Each participant may enter only one Beyblade in the contest. Registrants will receive additional guidelines via email. Grades K-6. Sign up begins 1/16.

Free
Event Series Story Jam

Story Jam

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

Geared for ages 0-5 with caregiver. Let's read and make music together! No registration required.

Free

Ukulele Sing-Along Story Time

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

Experience the joys of song and dance in this interactive, sing-along story time. Drop in. Story Room.

Free

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