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Cat Café with West Surburban Humane Society

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

Meet adoptable cats that need a home. Join volunteers from the West Suburban Humane Society as they spotlight their favorite cats and you have an opportunity to visit with the cats and learn more about them. Registered attendees are allowed on a first-come-first-served basis, with a limited number of attendees at a time in order...

Free
Event Series Science Explorers

Science Explorers

North Riverside Public Library 2400 Des Plaines Avenue, North Riverside, IL, United States

All that pops, fizzes, and splats! Dress for a mess! All ages; children 8 and under with an adult.

Free

Garden Day Drop-in Crafts

Westmont Public Library 428 North Cass, Westmont, IL, United States

Drop in to get creative! Crafts are designed to appeal to preschool, grade school, and teen audiences. While supplies last.

Free

BINGO

Geneva Public Library 227 S 7th Street, Geneva, IL, United States

Do you love BINGO? So do we! Join us for an hour of fun! All materials will be provided, and prizes will be available while supplies last.

Free
Event Series Play at Farm-in-the-Zoo

Play at Farm-in-the-Zoo

Lincoln Park Zoo 2001 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL, United States

From sorting pinecones to digging in smooth seeds, children ages 1–5 will explore the sights, smells, and textures that nature has to offer during this free, open-ended experience. Take in a tall tale during story time, get messy at the process art station, sift and scoop at the sensory bin, or make music.

Free
Event Series Ready, Set, Kindergarten!

Ready, Set, Kindergarten!

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

Drop-in activity stations recommended for children entering kindergarten in the fall, with a participating adult Starting kindergarten is such an important and fun milestone in your family. Each session will feature activity stations based on important school skills to encourage the whole family to get ready for kindergarten!

Free

STEM Challenge

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

Drop in from 1-3 p.m. to try a few building activity stations!

Free

Summer Adventures for Kids – Traveling Through Time

Des Plaines History Center 781 Pearson Street, Des Plaines, IL, United States

Join the Des Plaines History Center this summer as we travel through time! Over the course of six weeks, we will explore different eras of human history starting with Ancient Egypt. Learn about castles, mummies, and more in these fun programs for kids ages 5-12! These family programs will be in-person on Wednesdays, starting at...

Free

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