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Shortest Day Celebration

Schaumburg Township District Library 130 South Roselle Road, Schaumburg, IL, United States

It's almost the shortest day of the year! Learn about midwinter festivals and activities from around the world as we get ready for the winter solstice on December 21.

Free

Family Bingo

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

BINGO! is what you would yell if you win at this fun family night of Bingo. Bring your gandma, your children, the whole family! Everyone is invited for a night of playing Bingo and getting a chance to win some fun prizes. Family Bingo will be hosted in our Youth Services area on the second...

Free

The Shortest Day Party

Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United States

Let's welcome back the sun today on the winter solstice. Together we'll enjoy music and a story, and we'll hand-roll beeswax candles to cheerfully light the short days of winter. On December 21, we are at the point in earth's journey around the sun where we see the least amount of sunlight, even though we're...

Free
Event Series Free Thursday Evenings

Free Thursday Evenings

Aurora Regional Fire Museum 53 N Broadway, Aurora, IL, United States

Celebrate the season and experience all that Aurora has to offer when visiting the Christkindlmarket. The Aurora Regional Fire Museum will offer FREE admission on Thursday evenings from 4-7pm as part of our extended hours November 17 - December 23.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Museum Free...

Free

Celebrate Winter Solstice

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

Let’s light up this dark night with stories and a craft!

Free

Calico Critters Party

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

Are you a fan of Calico Critters or other fuzzy critters? Join us for some critter fun! There will be fun activities, snacks to eat, and Bingo with many prizes to win! Ages 3-8 with a caregiver. Registration required.

Free

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